Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 28, 2026

1. About This Website

motioneyeos.org is an independently operated informational website about MotionEyeOS, a free open-source video surveillance system for Raspberry Pi and other ARM-based single-board computers.

This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the MotionEyeOS developers, Calin Crisan, or the motioneye-project organization on GitHub. We provide information, download links, guides, and community resources as a public service to Raspberry Pi and home surveillance enthusiasts.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, or any connected systems
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code through the site
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the website in bulk without written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the website’s operation or performance
• Use the site to send unsolicited commercial communications (spam)

3. Software Downloads

By clicking a download link on our website, you acknowledge that:

• You are being directed to an external website (GitHub) for the actual download
• The software is governed by its own license (GNU General Public License v2)
• You are responsible for reviewing and complying with the software’s license terms
• We make no warranties about the software’s fitness for any particular purpose
• You download and install the software at your own risk

4. Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and current information about MotionEyeOS, including version numbers, system requirements, installation procedures, and feature descriptions. However:

• Information may become outdated as the upstream project evolves
• Guides and tutorials may not cover every hardware or software configuration
• System requirements and compatibility details may vary between specific board revisions
• We may contain inadvertent errors or omissions

For the most current and authoritative information, always refer to the official MotionEyeOS wiki on GitHub.

5. Intellectual Property

The original content created for motioneyeos.org, including text, layout, and design, is owned by the website operators. “MotionEyeOS” and related project names belong to their respective creators.

You may:

• Share links to pages on this website
• Quote short excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the source page

You may not:

• Reproduce entire pages or substantial portions of content without written permission
• Present our content as your own
• Use our content in any way that implies official affiliation with the MotionEyeOS project

6. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to us through the contact form or any other channel, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use that content for the purpose of operating and improving this website. You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not infringe on third-party rights.

7. Advertising

This website displays advertisements from third-party ad networks including Google AdSense. These ads help fund the hosting and maintenance of this site. We do not endorse the products or services advertised. Ad content is selected by the advertising network, not by us. Your interaction with advertisements is governed by the advertiser’s own terms and privacy policies.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, motioneyeos.org and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use this website
• Any information provided on this website
• Downloading, installing, or using MotionEyeOS
• Hardware damage, data loss, or security issues related to MotionEyeOS
• Any third-party content, products, or services linked from this website

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless motioneyeos.org and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of this website or your violation of these Terms of Service.

11. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external sites including GitHub, Raspberry Pi Foundation, Google, and various community forums. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Visiting external links is at your own discretion and risk.

12. Availability

We aim to keep motioneyeos.org accessible at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, server issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the website at any time without prior notice.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon being posted to this page. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.

15. Severability

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