Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Dev-C++ website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

Description of Service

Dev-C++ provides information, documentation, downloads, and resources related to the Dev-C++ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for C and C++ programming. Our Site includes:

• Software downloads and installation guides
• Tutorials and educational content
• Documentation and technical resources
• Community forums and support
• Blog posts and articles about C++ programming

Intellectual Property Rights

Dev-C++ Software

Dev-C++ is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You are free to use, modify, and distribute the software in accordance with the GPL license terms.

Website Content

The content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Dev-C++ or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

User Responsibilities

When using our Site, you agree to:

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Not transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Not use the Site to distribute spam or unsolicited messages
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others

Software Downloads

Dev-C++ software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. While we make every effort to ensure the software is safe and functional, we cannot guarantee:

• The software will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Defects will be corrected
• The software is free from viruses or other harmful components (though we scan all downloads)
• The results from using the software will meet your requirements

You download and use Dev-C++ at your own risk. We recommend scanning all downloads with antivirus software and backing up your data regularly.

Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by Dev-C++. This includes:

• External learning resources and tutorials
• Hosting providers and development tools
• Affiliate partner websites
• Community forums and social media

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Dev-C++ shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

Advertising and Affiliate Relationships

Our Site displays advertisements and may contain affiliate links. This means:

• We may earn commissions on purchases made through affiliate links
• Advertisements are provided by third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
• Ad networks may use cookies and tracking technologies
• We do not control or endorse third-party ad content

See our Affiliate Disclosure and Privacy Policy for more information.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
• SECURITY OR ABSENCE OF ERRORS

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEV-C++ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Errors in software downloaded from the Site
• Any other matter relating to the Site

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dev-C++, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to the Site ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such User Content.

You represent that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights and that you have all necessary rights to grant this license.

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms
• At our sole discretion for any or no reason

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable international laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with international arbitration rules.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Site after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• By email: contact@dev-cpp.com
• By visiting our website: https://dev-cpp.com