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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 7, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the layline.io website and services provided by layline.io GmbH ("layline.io", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, downloading our software, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Services

layline.io provides a data orchestration platform designed for real-time data processing and workflow automation. Our services include:

  • Open-source data orchestration software
  • Enterprise edition with additional features and support
  • Documentation and technical resources
  • Professional services and support

3. User Accounts

Some features of our services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use

4. License and Usage Rights

4.1 Open Source Software

Our open-source software is licensed under the applicable open-source license as specified in the software repository. Your use of open-source components is governed by those license terms.

4.2 Enterprise Software

Use of our Enterprise edition is governed by a separate Enterprise License Agreement. Enterprise licensing is based on input volume and concurrent engines; contact us for details on enterprise licensing terms.

4.3 Website Content

The content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by layline.io and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
  • Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in our services, including but not limited to software, documentation, trademarks, and trade secrets, are owned by layline.io or our licensors. Except as expressly granted in these Terms or a separate license agreement, no rights are granted to you.

The layline.io name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of layline.io. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by layline.io. 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 layline.io shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such third-party websites or services.

Third-Party Content

Our website incorporates content from third-party services including images from Unsplash and maps from OpenStreetMap. Use of such content is subject to the respective third-party terms of service and licenses. Images from Unsplash are used under the Unsplash License.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • • Implied warranties of merchantability
  • • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • • Non-infringement
  • • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, layline.io and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Service interruption or computer damage
  • Cost of substitute goods or services
  • Any other intangible losses

This applies regardless of whether such damages are based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless layline.io and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hamburg, Germany.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law. The failure of layline.io to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and layline.io concerning our services. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or communications between you and layline.io regarding the subject matter hereof.

15. Contact Us

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

layline.io GmbH

Flughafenstr. 52a

22335 Hamburg, Germany