MPC-HC Terms & Rules

Terms of use and GPL license for MPC-HC software and this website. Free and open source.

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using MPC-HC software, or by accessing this website, you agree to these Terms and Rules. If you do not agree, please do not use the software or website.

Software License

Open Source License:

MPC-HC is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3.0. This means:

  • You are free to use, modify, and distribute the software.
  • You must include the original license and copyright notices.
  • Any modifications must be released under the same GPL license.
  • The software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

For the complete license text, please refer to the LICENSE file in the source code repository.

Use of Software

Permitted Uses:

  • Personal and commercial use of MPC-HC is permitted.
  • You may modify the source code for your own use.
  • You may distribute unmodified or modified versions under GPL terms.

Prohibited Uses:

  • Using the software for illegal purposes or to infringe on copyrights.
  • Removing copyright notices or license information.
  • Distributing modified versions without source code (violates GPL).
  • Using the software to violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Disclaimer of Warranty

MPC-HC IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

Website Terms

Content:

  • All content on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
  • We reserve the right to modify or remove content at any time.
  • Links to external websites are provided for convenience only.

User Conduct:

  • Do not use the website for any unlawful purpose.
  • Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website.
  • Do not transmit any malicious code or viruses.

Intellectual Property

The MPC-HC name, logo, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The software source code is owned by its contributors and is licensed under GPL v3.0. You may not use the MPC-HC name or logo for commercial purposes without permission.

Third-Party Components

MPC-HC may include third-party libraries and components, each with their own licenses. These components are clearly identified in the source code and documentation. You must comply with all applicable licenses for third-party components.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AUTHORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MPC-HC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Rules at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the software or website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the software is developed and maintained.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Rules, please contact us through our contact page or visit our GitHub repository.

Last Updated: January 2025