Terms of Service

Last updated: March 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Open Hardware Directory (“the Service”), operated by Bringes Technology SRL (VAT: RO45896025), a company registered in Romania (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing or using openhardware.directory, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Open Hardware Directory is a community-driven catalog of open and flashable hardware products. We provide information about hardware devices that support open firmware such as Tasmota, ESPHome, and other community-developed software.

We do not sell hardware products. We provide links to third-party retailers and manufacturers. We are not responsible for any transactions between you and third-party sellers.

3. User Accounts

You may use the Service without creating an account. Certain features, such as submitting products, may require authentication via Google OAuth. By signing in, you agree to provide accurate information and are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.

4. User-Submitted Content

Users may submit product suggestions, feedback, and related information. By submitting content, you:

• Confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, distribute, and adapt the submitted information for any purpose, including marketing, content creation, and improving the Service
• Agree not to submit misleading, harmful, or inappropriate content

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion. Submitted content, including product proposals and user feedback, may be used to create or improve content on the platform.

5. Search Data & Content Usage

Search queries, results, user feedback, and product proposals submitted through the Service may be used by us to:

• Improve the quality and relevance of the Service
• Create, curate, and provide content to users
• Conduct marketing activities and promotional campaigns
• Generate aggregated insights and analytics

This data may be used in anonymized or aggregated form and will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Advertising & Affiliate Marketing

The Service may display advertisements, sponsored content, and affiliate links. When you purchase products through affiliate links on our platform, we may receive a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate links and sponsored content will be clearly identified where required by applicable law. The presence of advertisements or affiliate links does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.

7. Intellectual Property

The Open Hardware Directory brand, logo, and original website content are owned by Bringes Technology SRL. Product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on the Service belong to their respective owners.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of product information
• The availability, compatibility, or quality of listed hardware products
• That the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bringes Technology SRL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to damages from purchasing hardware through third-party links on our platform.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service contains links to third-party websites and online stores. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

11. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
• Scrape, crawl, or otherwise collect data from the Service in bulk without permission
• Submit false or misleading product information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Romania. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the competent courts of Romania.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: legal@openhardware.directory