1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using arthik (the "Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Software.
2. Open Source License
arthik is released under the MIT License. You are free to:
- Use the Software for personal or commercial purposes
- Modify the Software to suit your needs
- Distribute the Software or your modifications
- Sublicense the Software
The full MIT License text is available in the Software's repository.
3. Self-Hosted Software
arthik is designed to be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. This means:
- You are responsible for hosting, maintaining, and securing your installation
- We do not provide hosting services or cloud storage
- Your data remains entirely under your control
- We do not have access to your financial data or usage information
4. No Warranty
The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy of financial calculations
- Data integrity or security
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability arising from:
- The use or inability to use the Software
- Loss of data or financial information
- Incorrect financial calculations or decisions
- Security breaches or unauthorized access
- Any other matter relating to the Software
6. Data Responsibility
You acknowledge that:
- You are solely responsible for backing up your financial data
- You should implement appropriate security measures for your installation
- CSV files are stored unencrypted by default
- You should protect your password and system access
- We recommend regular backups of your data directory
7. Financial Advice Disclaimer
arthik is a personal finance tracking tool and does not provide:
- Financial advice or recommendations
- Investment guidance
- Tax preparation services
- Professional accounting services
Always consult with qualified financial professionals for important financial decisions.
8. Use at Your Own Risk
By using arthik, you understand and agree that:
- You use the Software entirely at your own risk
- You should verify all calculations independently
- The Software may contain bugs or errors
- Updates may introduce changes or breaking features
- You should test the Software thoroughly before relying on it for important financial tracking
9. Community and Support
Support for arthik is provided on a community basis:
- No guaranteed response times or support levels
- Community members provide assistance voluntarily
- Bug reports and feature requests are welcome but not guaranteed to be addressed
- You may contribute improvements through the project repository
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the project repository or website. Your continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
11. No Collection of Personal Information
As a self-hosted solution:
- We do not collect any personal or financial information
- We do not track usage or analytics
- All data remains on your infrastructure
- We have no access to your arthik installation
12. Security Considerations
You acknowledge that:
- The default password should be changed immediately
- You should use HTTPS/TLS for remote access
- CSV files are not encrypted by design for easy manual editing
- You should implement appropriate firewall rules
- Regular security updates are your responsibility
13. Third-Party Dependencies
arthik uses Chart.js for visualizations. These libraries are subject to their own licenses and terms. We are not responsible for third-party components or their functionality.
14. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to open source software under the MIT License, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please visit the project repository or contact through the channels listed in the documentation.
By using arthik, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.