Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026
These terms govern your use of variforum.com ("the Site") operated by Variforum LLC ("we," "us," or "our").
Acceptance
By using this Site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Site.
What This Site Is
This Site provides information about open-source hardware designs under development. It includes:
- Concept descriptions and specifications
- Development roadmaps
- Links to open-source repositories
- Email signup for project updates
Important: No hardware is currently available for purchase. All designs shown are reference concepts under active development.
Open Source Hardware License
Hardware designs published in our GitHub repository are licensed under the CERN Open Hardware License - Strongly Reciprocal v2 (CERN OHL-S v2).
Under this license, you may:
- Copy, modify, and distribute the designs
- Build hardware based on the designs
- Sell hardware based on the designs
You must:
- Include the license and attribution
- Release modifications under the same license
- Not use our trademarks without permission
No Warranty on Designs
All hardware designs are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding:
- Safety or fitness for any purpose
- Manufacturability
- Compliance with regulations in your jurisdiction
- Accuracy of specifications
You build at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss resulting from use of these designs.
Website Content
Content on this Site (excluding the open-source hardware designs) is owned by Variforum LLC. You may not copy or redistribute Site content without permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for unlawful purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the Site's operation
- Misrepresent your affiliation with Variforum
Links to Other Sites
This Site links to third-party sites (GitHub, Discord, etc.). We are not responsible for their content or practices.
Changes to the Site
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Variforum LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or any hardware designs.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States.
Contact
Questions about these terms: [email protected]