Terms of Service

Last updated: February 19, 2026

    In plain language: The GitDock dashboard is free and open source under Apache 2.0. The Hub service has a free tier (1 machine) and a paid tier for unlimited machines. Your code stays on your machine.
  

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using GitDock ("the Software") or the GitDock Hub service ("the Hub"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Software or Hub.

2. Definitions

"GitDock Dashboard" - the open-source local application, including the server, web interface, and associated files distributed under the Apache 2.0 license.
"GitDock Hub" - the optional cloud service that provides multi-machine repository overview and sync.
"We" / "Licensor" - the creator and maintainer of GitDock.
"You" / "User" - the individual who uses GitDock or the Hub.

3. The Dashboard (Open Source)

3.1 License

The GitDock dashboard is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. You may use, modify, and distribute it in accordance with that license. The full license text is included in the repository and available at apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.

3.2 What You May Do

Use the dashboard for any purpose (personal, commercial, educational)
Modify the source code
Distribute copies, with or without modifications, under the terms of Apache 2.0

3.3 Contributions

By submitting pull requests or other contributions to the GitDock repository, you agree to license your contributions under the same Apache 2.0 license.

4. The Hub Service

4.1 Free Tier

The Hub offers a free tier that allows you to connect 1 machine at no cost. No credit card is required.

4.2 Paid Tier

To connect additional machines, a monthly subscription is required. Pricing is displayed on the Hub dashboard. Payment is processed securely via third-party payment providers.

4.3 Hub Account

You are responsible for keeping your API key secure
One account per person; do not share API keys with others
You may delete your account and all associated data at any time from the Hub dashboard

4.4 Hub Data

The Hub receives only repository metadata (names, branches, sync status). It never receives source code, file contents, tokens, or credentials. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

5. Your Code and Data

    We do not access, collect, or store your source code. The dashboard operates entirely on your local machine. Your repositories, code, commits, and Git history remain exclusively under your control.
  

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE AND HUB SERVICE ARE 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 NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Software or Hub will be error-free, uninterrupted, or compatible with all system configurations. You use them at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Software or Hub, including but not limited to:

Loss of data, revenue, or profits
Damage to repositories or Git configurations
Service interruptions or authentication failures

8. Third-Party Services

GitDock interacts with GitHub, which has its own Terms of Service. You are responsible for complying with GitHub's terms. We are not liable for changes, outages, or issues caused by third-party services.

9. Termination

You may stop using the dashboard at any time by uninstalling it. You may cancel your Hub subscription and delete your Hub account at any time. We may suspend or terminate Hub accounts that violate these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States. Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms or support requests: support@gitdock.dev