These Terms of Service govern use of the Vanguard bot and related services. By using Vanguard, you agree to these terms.
1. Eligibility and Authority
You must comply with Discord's terms, community rules, and all applicable laws. If you add or configure Vanguard for a server, you represent that you have authority to do so.
2. Service Description
Vanguard provides moderation, community, utility, voting, and optional AI-assisted features. Features may change, be limited, or be removed over time without notice.
3. Ownership and Intellectual Property
The bot, website, source code, prompts, configuration logic, branding, and related materials are owned by the operator and protected by applicable intellectual property law.
4. Source Code and Repository Use
Public repository visibility does not grant permission to self-host, copy, redistribute, resell, create derivatives, or operate competing services from the Vanguard codebase unless an explicit written license says otherwise.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use Vanguard to:
- Violate law, regulation, or third-party rights.
- Harass, threaten, spam, or intentionally disrupt servers or services.
- Attempt unauthorized access or abuse security controls.
- Circumvent license checks, restrictions, or access controls.
- Clone, rebrand, or operate unauthorized copies of the bot.
6. Server Admin Responsibilities
- Choose whether to install the bot.
- Configure moderation and access controls appropriately.
- Inform server members about bot usage and data practices where required.
7. Third-Party Services
Vanguard depends on Discord and may rely on other providers for hosting, APIs, identity, or optional AI services. Those third-party services remain outside Vanguard's control.
8. Availability and Support
Vanguard is provided on an as-available basis without guarantees of uninterrupted uptime or error-free operation.
9. Suspension and Termination
Access may be limited, suspended, or terminated for abuse, security concerns, legal risk, or terms violations. Server admins may remove the bot from their server at any time.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
Vanguard is provided as is and as available, without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, liability for indirect or consequential damages is disclaimed.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operator from claims, liabilities, damages, and costs arising from your use of Vanguard or your violation of these terms.
12. Privacy
Use of Vanguard is also governed by the Privacy Policy.
13. Changes and Governing Law
These terms may be updated over time. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised version. These terms are governed by the laws of Sweden without regard to conflict of laws principles.
14. Contact
Legal or support inquiries can be sent through contact.continental-hub.com.