From 8ad2c5f60c9a6ebb3015355f8535ac136367e79b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lenka Bidova Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:46:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] introduce CoC for community --- .../latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct | 109 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 109 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct b/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d7d2a7374c --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ +--- +title: Apify Community Code of Conduct +description: Apify's code of conduct describes how Apify expects its community members behave. +sidebar_label: Community Code of Conduct +sidebar_position: 2 +category: legal +slug: /community-code-of-conduct +--- + +# Apify Community Code of Conduct + + + +Effective Date: August 18, 2025 + +--- + +## Overview and Purpose + +Apify community is intended to be a place for further collaboration, support, and brainstorming. This is a civilized place for connecting with other users, learning new skills, sharing feedback and ideas, and finding all the support you need for your Apify projects. By participating in the Apify community, you are agreeing to the [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md) that apply to use of our Website and Services, as well as this Apify Community Code of Conduct. +With this Apify Community Code of Conduct, we hope to help you understand how best to collaborate in the Apify community, what you can expect from moderators, and what type of actions or content may result in temporary or permanent suspension from community participation. We will investigate any abuse reports and may moderate public content within the Apify community that we determine to be in violation of either the Apify General Terms and Conditions or this Apify Community Code of Conduct. +Our diverse user base brings different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, and ranges from people who created their first "Hello World" project last week to the most well-known software developers in the world. We are committed to making Apify an environment that welcomes all the different voices and perspectives our community has to offer, while maintaining a safe place for developers to do their best work. + +## Pledge + +In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in the Apify community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. + +## Standards + +Treat the Apify community with respect. We are a shared resource, a place to share skills, knowledge, and interests through ongoing conversation. +The following are not hard and fast rules, merely aids to the human judgment of our community. Use these guidelines to keep this a clean, well-lighted place for civilized public discourse. + +### Best practices for maintaining a strong community + +We are committed to maintaining a community where users are free to express themselves and challenge one another's ideas, both technical and otherwise. At the same time, it's important that users remain respectful and allow space for others to contribute openly. In order to foster both a safe and productive environment, we encourage our community members to look to these guidelines to inform how they interact on our platform. Below, you’ll find some suggestions for how to have successful interactions as a valued member of the Apify community. + +- **Engage with consideration and respect**. + - **Be welcoming and open-minded**. - New users join our community each day. Some are well-established developers, while others are just beginning. Be open to other ideas and experience levels. Make room for opinions other than your own and be welcoming to new collaborators and those just getting started. + - **Be respectful**. - Working in a collaborative environment means disagreements may happen. But remember to criticize ideas, not people. Share thoughtful, constructive criticism and be courteous to those you interact with. If you’re unable to engage respectfully, consider taking a step back or using some of our moderation tools to deescalate a tense situation. + - **Be empathetic**. - Apify is a global community with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, many of which may not be your own. Try to put yourself in others’ shoes and understand their feelings before you address them. Do your best to help make Apify a community where others feel safe to make contributions, participate in discussions, and share different ideas. +- **Contribute in a positive and constructive way**. + - **Improve the discussion**. Help us make this a great place for discussion by always working to improve the discussion in some way, however small. If you are not sure your post adds to the conversation, think over what you want to say and try again later. The topics discussed here matter to us, and we want you to act as if they matter to you, too. Be respectful of the topics and the people discussing them, even if you disagree with some of what is being said. + - **Be clear and stay on topic**. The Apify community is for collaboration, sharing ideas, and helping each other get stuff done. Off-topic comments are a distraction (sometimes welcome, but usually not) from getting work done and being productive. Staying on topic helps produce positive and productive discussions. + This applies to sharing links, as well. Any links shared in Apify community discussions should be shared with the intent of providing relevant and appropriate information. Links should not be posted to simply drive traffic or attention to a site. Links should always be accompanied by a full explanation of the content and purpose of the link. Posting links, especially unsolicited ones, without relevant and valuable context, can come across as advertising or serving even more malicious purposes. + - **Share mindfully**. When asking others to give you feedback or collaborate on a project, only share valuable and relevant resources to provide context. Don't post links that don't add value to the discussion, and don't post unsolicited links to your own projects or sites on other user's threads. + Additionally, don't share sensitive information. This includes your own email address. We don't allow the sharing of such information in Apify community, as it can create security and privacy risks for the poster, as well as other users. + - **Keep it tidy**. Make the effort to put things in the right place, so that we can spend more time discussing and less time cleaning up. So: + - Don’t start a discussion in the wrong category. + - Don’t cross-post the same thing in multiple discussions. + - Don’t post no-content replies. + - Don't "bump" posts, unless you have new and relevant information to share. + - Don’t divert a discussion by changing it midstream. +- **Be trustworthy**. + - **Always be honest**. Don’t knowingly share incorrect information or intentionally mislead other Apify community participants. If you don’t know the answer to someone’s question but still want to help, you can try helping them research or find resources instead. Apify staff will also be active in Apify community, so if you’re unsure of an answer, it’s likely a moderator will be able to help. + +## What is not allowed +The [Apify Acceptable Use Policy](acceptable-use-policy.md), which is part of [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md), sets a baseline for what is not allowed on Apify. Since Apify community is on apify.com, these terms and restrictions apply to Apify community, including the following restrictions: +- **Anyone under the age of 18**. If you're under the age of 18, you may not have an account on Apify. Apify does not knowingly collect information from or direct any of our content specifically to children under 18. If we learn or have reason to suspect that you are a user who is under the age of 18, we will unfortunately have to close your user account. We don't want to discourage you from learning to code, but those are the rules. Please see Apify General Terms and Conditions for information about account termination. +- **Creating new account after account restriction**. Apify General Terms and Conditions state that "each user may create and use one user account at the most" Additional user accounts created to inquire about flagged or suspended accounts in Apify will be removed. +- **Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting**. Apify community is a professional space and should be treated as such. +- **Violation of General Terms and Conditions**. If your user account is identified in violation of [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions) we will have to close your user account. + +## Reasonable use of AI generated content +We love experimenting with new technologies. But as with all new technology, many of us are still getting accustomed to using generative AI tools the most effectively. Here are important guidelines to follow when using generative AI to answer questions in the community: +- Take personal responsibility for everything you post. +- Read and revise the content before you post it; use your own authentic voice. +- Use your expertise as a developer to verify that the answer works and makes sense. +- Do not just post AI-generated content verbatim to inflate your reputation or give a false impression of product expertise. +- AI tools will often answer in an authoritative tone that sounds like a tech support professional. Be careful not to mislead other users into thinking that this authoritative tone means they are receiving an official response from Apify. + +Additionally, all of the guidelines listed in the previous section (Best Practices for Maintaining a Strong Community) also apply here. + +The community is here for users to build trust through authentic reputations. Not adhering to these guidelines may, in some cases, constitute a Apify Community Code of Conduct violation. Refer to the enforcement section below for more information. + +## Enforcement + +### **What Apify community participants can do** + +**If you see a problem, report it**. Moderators have special authority; they are responsible for the Apify community. But so are you. With your help, moderators can be community facilitators, not just janitors or police. + +When you see bad behavior, don’t reply. It encourages bad behavior by acknowledging it, consumes your energy, and wastes everyone’s time. You can report a disruptive user or disruptive content to Apify through our contact email support@apify.com. + +## **Our responsibilities** +There are a variety of actions that we may take in response to inappropriate behavior or content. It usually depends on the exact circumstances of a particular case. We recognize that sometimes people may say or do inappropriate things for any number of reasons. Perhaps they did not realize how their words would be perceived. Or maybe they just let their emotions get the best of them. Of course, sometimes, there are folks who just want to spam or cause trouble. + +Each case requires a different approach, and we try to tailor our response to meet the needs of the situation. We'll review each situation on a case-by-case basis. In each case, we will have a diverse team investigate the content and surrounding facts and respond as appropriate, using this Apify Community Code of Conduct to guide our decision. +Actions we may take in response to a flag or abuse report include, but are not limited to: +- Content removal +- Content blocking +- Apify user account suspension +- Apify user account termination. + +Apify community moderators who do not follow or enforce the Apify Community Code of Conduct in good faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other members of the Apify community's leadership. + +## Contacting Apify Staff + +If you encounter a violation of our Apify Community Code of Conduct before Apify staff sees it, please let us know right away by at-mentioning a member of our team or by sending an email to community@apify.com. + +We'll review, investigate, and respond to complaints promptly and fairly, and we'll take any necessary and appropriate actions. If helpful to the community as a whole, we may post further details of specific enforcement policies, decision-making processes, or updated guidelines. We put your privacy and security first, and we'll respect the privacy of anyone who submits a report. + +## Legal Notices + +Yes, legalese is boring, but we must protect ourselves – and by extension, you and your data – against unfriendly folks. We have [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md), which include our [Acceptable Use Policy](acceptable-use-policy.md), and our Privacy Policy describing your (and our) behavior and rights related to content, privacy, and laws. To use this service, you must agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions, Acceptable Use Policies and the Privacy Policy. + +This Apify Community Code of Conduct does not modify our [General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md) and is not intended to be a complete list. Apify retains full discretion under the General Terms and Conditions to remove or restrict any content or accounts for activity that violates our policies, including because it is unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable, or violates any party's intellectual property or Apify General Terms and Conditions. This Apify Community Code of Conduct describes when we will exercise that discretion. + +## Data Retention and Deletion + +If you're a Apify user, you may access, update, alter, or delete your personal user profile information by editing your user profile. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For more information please see our [Privacy Policy](privacy-policy.md). From 2b56bbb363921bf46a4815a5bacf81fdab14bc59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lenka Bidova Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:39:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] name of doc updated --- .../{community-code-of-conduct => community-code-of-conduct.md} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename sources/legal/latest/policies/{community-code-of-conduct => community-code-of-conduct.md} (100%) diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct b/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md similarity index 100% rename from sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct rename to sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md From 4bc174e4ba453b9fa538020c77617054c98d6ebe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lenka Bidova Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:48:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] formatting --- .../latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md | 12 +++++++++--- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md b/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md index d7d2a7374c..0ef003d6c5 100644 --- a/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md +++ b/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md @@ -51,17 +51,21 @@ We are committed to maintaining a community where users are free to express them - Don't "bump" posts, unless you have new and relevant information to share. - Don’t divert a discussion by changing it midstream. - **Be trustworthy**. - - **Always be honest**. Don’t knowingly share incorrect information or intentionally mislead other Apify community participants. If you don’t know the answer to someone’s question but still want to help, you can try helping them research or find resources instead. Apify staff will also be active in Apify community, so if you’re unsure of an answer, it’s likely a moderator will be able to help. - + - **Always be honest**. Don’t knowingly share incorrect information or intentionally mislead other Apify community participants. If you don’t know the answer to someone’s question but still want to help, you can try helping them research or find resources instead. Apify staff will also be active in Apify community, so if you’re unsure of an answer, it’s likely a moderator will be able to help. + ## What is not allowed + The [Apify Acceptable Use Policy](acceptable-use-policy.md), which is part of [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md), sets a baseline for what is not allowed on Apify. Since Apify community is on apify.com, these terms and restrictions apply to Apify community, including the following restrictions: + - **Anyone under the age of 18**. If you're under the age of 18, you may not have an account on Apify. Apify does not knowingly collect information from or direct any of our content specifically to children under 18. If we learn or have reason to suspect that you are a user who is under the age of 18, we will unfortunately have to close your user account. We don't want to discourage you from learning to code, but those are the rules. Please see Apify General Terms and Conditions for information about account termination. - **Creating new account after account restriction**. Apify General Terms and Conditions state that "each user may create and use one user account at the most" Additional user accounts created to inquire about flagged or suspended accounts in Apify will be removed. - **Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting**. Apify community is a professional space and should be treated as such. - **Violation of General Terms and Conditions**. If your user account is identified in violation of [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions) we will have to close your user account. ## Reasonable use of AI generated content + We love experimenting with new technologies. But as with all new technology, many of us are still getting accustomed to using generative AI tools the most effectively. Here are important guidelines to follow when using generative AI to answer questions in the community: + - Take personal responsibility for everything you post. - Read and revise the content before you post it; use your own authentic voice. - Use your expertise as a developer to verify that the answer works and makes sense. @@ -81,10 +85,12 @@ The community is here for users to build trust through authentic reputations. No When you see bad behavior, don’t reply. It encourages bad behavior by acknowledging it, consumes your energy, and wastes everyone’s time. You can report a disruptive user or disruptive content to Apify through our contact email support@apify.com. ## **Our responsibilities** + There are a variety of actions that we may take in response to inappropriate behavior or content. It usually depends on the exact circumstances of a particular case. We recognize that sometimes people may say or do inappropriate things for any number of reasons. Perhaps they did not realize how their words would be perceived. Or maybe they just let their emotions get the best of them. Of course, sometimes, there are folks who just want to spam or cause trouble. Each case requires a different approach, and we try to tailor our response to meet the needs of the situation. We'll review each situation on a case-by-case basis. In each case, we will have a diverse team investigate the content and surrounding facts and respond as appropriate, using this Apify Community Code of Conduct to guide our decision. Actions we may take in response to a flag or abuse report include, but are not limited to: + - Content removal - Content blocking - Apify user account suspension @@ -104,6 +110,6 @@ Yes, legalese is boring, but we must protect ourselves – and by extension, you This Apify Community Code of Conduct does not modify our [General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md) and is not intended to be a complete list. Apify retains full discretion under the General Terms and Conditions to remove or restrict any content or accounts for activity that violates our policies, including because it is unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable, or violates any party's intellectual property or Apify General Terms and Conditions. This Apify Community Code of Conduct describes when we will exercise that discretion. -## Data Retention and Deletion +## Data Retention and Deletion If you're a Apify user, you may access, update, alter, or delete your personal user profile information by editing your user profile. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For more information please see our [Privacy Policy](privacy-policy.md). From a3e348723b38fe9add3eb92d21bc53f3582a1c2e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lenka Bidova Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 18:05:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] docs: challenge-events-oss-update --- .../affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md | 60 ++++++----- ...e-referral-program-terms-and-conditions.md | 2 +- .../terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md | 101 ++++++++++++++++++ .../terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md | 75 +++++++++++++ ...fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md | 6 +- 5 files changed, 214 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) create mode 100644 sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md create mode 100644 sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md rename sources/legal/{latest/terms => old}/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md (96%) diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/latest/terms/affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md index 30e2935843..0e7374f372 100644 --- a/sources/legal/latest/terms/affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/latest/terms/affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: Apify Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions description: Apify Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions govern Apify's affiliate partnership program. -sidebar_position: 3 +sidebar_position: 4 sidebar_label: Affiliate Program Terms category: legal slug: /affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions @@ -22,41 +22,41 @@ Terms starting with a capital letter used in these Affiliate Program Terms have ## 1. Joining the Affiliate Program -**1.1.** You may join the Affiliate Program by creating an account on Apify's [FirstPromoter portal](https://apify.firstpromoter.com/) ("**FirstPromoter**"). By ticking the box "_I agree to the Apify Affiliate Program terms_", you claim that you are over 18 years old and agree to adhere to these Affiliate Program Terms, in addition to the General Terms. If you act on behalf of a company when accepting these Affiliate Program Terms, you also hereby declare to be authorized to perform such legal actions on behalf of the company (herein the term "**you**" shall mean the relevant company). +1.1. You may join the Affiliate Program by creating an account on Apify's [FirstPromoter portal](https://apify.firstpromoter.com/) ("**FirstPromoter**"). By ticking the box "_I agree to the Apify Affiliate Program terms_", you claim that you are over 18 years old and agree to adhere to these Affiliate Program Terms, in addition to the General Terms. If you act on behalf of a company when accepting these Affiliate Program Terms, you also hereby declare to be authorized to perform such legal actions on behalf of the company (herein the term "**you**" shall mean the relevant company). ## 2. Apify's obligations -**2.1.** Upon joining the Affiliate Program, Apify will make available to you your unique referral link (the "**Referral Link**") and promotional materials, which you may use in promoting Apify's services. +2.1. Upon joining the Affiliate Program, Apify will make available to you your unique referral link (the "**Referral Link**") and promotional materials, which you may use in promoting Apify's services. -**2.2.** Apify shall pay to the Affiliate Partner a commission (the "**Commission**") for referred users' use of the Platform according to the provisions below. +2.2. Apify shall pay to the Affiliate Partner a commission (the "**Commission**") for referred users' use of the Platform according to the provisions below. ## 3. Referred Customers -**3.1.** "**Referred Customer**" is a natural person or a company who subscribed to Apify's Platform using the Referral Link in compliance with these Affiliate Program Terms. +3.1. "**Referred Customer**" is a natural person or a company who subscribed to Apify's Platform using the Referral Link in compliance with these Affiliate Program Terms. -**3.2.** Tracking of the potential Referred Customer is performed by cookies lasting 45 days. If the cookies expire or are deleted, a customer may not be recognised as a Referred Customer. +3.2. Tracking of the potential Referred Customer is performed by cookies lasting 45 days. If the cookies expire or are deleted, a customer may not be recognised as a Referred Customer. -**3.3.** If the Affiliate Partner identifies any customer that, in their opinion, shall be considered Referred Customer but has not been recognised by the tracking, the Affiliate Partner may report this information to Apify together with sufficient evidence. Apify shall in its discretion in good faith consider the Affiliate Partner's report and evidence, and decide whether or not such a customer shall be deemed Referred Customer. +3.3. If the Affiliate Partner identifies any customer that, in their opinion, shall be considered Referred Customer but has not been recognised by the tracking, the Affiliate Partner may report this information to Apify together with sufficient evidence. Apify shall in its discretion in good faith consider the Affiliate Partner's report and evidence, and decide whether or not such a customer shall be deemed Referred Customer. -**3.4.** In case of any uncertain or suspicious circumstances, Apify shall have the right to ultimately decide whether a customer is to be deemed Referred Customer or not, in its sole discretion. +3.4. In case of any uncertain or suspicious circumstances, Apify shall have the right to ultimately decide whether a customer is to be deemed Referred Customer or not, in its sole discretion. ## 4. Commission -**4.1.** Unless agreed otherwise, the Commission shall be computed as 20% of all payments made by each Referred Customer to Apify in the first 3 months from the date when that Referred Customer started paying for Services (as defined in the General Terms) and then increased to 30% for all payments made by each Referred Customer to Apify, up to 2,500 USD per Referred Customer. +4.1. Unless agreed otherwise, the Commission shall be computed as 20% of all payments made by each Referred Customer to Apify in the first 3 months from the date when that Referred Customer started paying for Services (as defined in the General Terms) and then increased to 30% for all payments made by each Referred Customer to Apify, up to 2,500 USD per Referred Customer. ## 5. Payment terms -**5.1.** Apify shall pay the earned Commission to the Affiliate Partner monthly, within 15 business days after the end of each calendar month, based on an invoice that shall be issued to Apify. The minimum Commission payable is 100 USD. Commission in any given calendar month lower than 49 USD will be rolled over to the following month. +5.1. Apify shall pay the earned Commission to the Affiliate Partner monthly, within 15 business days after the end of each calendar month, based on an invoice that shall be issued to Apify. The minimum Commission payable is 100 USD. Commission in any given calendar month lower than 49 USD will be rolled over to the following month. -**5.2.** The Commission may be paid either via PayPal or bank transfer. The Affiliate Partner shall specify the chosen payment method. +5.2. The Commission may be paid either via PayPal or bank transfer. The Affiliate Partner shall specify the chosen payment method. -**5.3.** Invoices are generated automatically through FirstPromoter by Apify. The Affiliate Partner shall provide and maintain up-to-date information required for this purpose in the portal. Apify may request that the Affiliate Partner issues an invoice using a different method, if the method through FirstPromoter portal is not available (e.g. due to missing Affiliate Partner's personal information). Apify shall not be obliged to pay any Commission until a valid invoice has been issued or generated. +5.3. Invoices are generated automatically through FirstPromoter by Apify. The Affiliate Partner shall provide and maintain up-to-date information required for this purpose in the portal. Apify may request that the Affiliate Partner issues an invoice using a different method, if the method through FirstPromoter portal is not available (e.g. due to missing Affiliate Partner's personal information). Apify shall not be obliged to pay any Commission until a valid invoice has been issued or generated. -**5.4.** Affiliate acknowledges and agrees that Apify makes no representation or guarantee of any kind regarding revenue, business, profit, or customers under these Affiliate Program Terms. +5.4. Affiliate acknowledges and agrees that Apify makes no representation or guarantee of any kind regarding revenue, business, profit, or customers under these Affiliate Program Terms. ## 6. Affiliate Partner's obligations -**6.1.** The Affiliate Partner must not promote Apify or use its Referral Link in any of the following ways: +6.1. The Affiliate Partner must not promote Apify or use its Referral Link in any of the following ways: 1. in any materials or in connection with any services that are illegal, infringing on third party rights, fraudulent, harassing, defamatory, discriminatory or violent; 2. use any paid advertisements and/or advertise via any pay-per-click advertisement systems (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads or LinkedIn Ads); @@ -67,30 +67,36 @@ Terms starting with a capital letter used in these Affiliate Program Terms have Any customer referred in breach of this clause 6.1 shall not be considered a Referred Customer. -**6.2.** For avoidance of doubt, the Affiliate Partner shall not be an agent of Apify. Nothing in these Affiliate Program Terms shall be construed as authorization to act or make representations on behalf of Apify. +6.2. For avoidance of doubt, the Affiliate Partner shall not be an agent of Apify. Nothing in these Affiliate Program Terms shall be construed as authorization to act or make representations on behalf of Apify. ## 7. License -**7.1.** Apify hereby grants to the Affiliate Partner a limited, worldwide, revocable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable license to use Apify's trademark, logo, trade name, service names and copyrighted material (the "**Intellectual Property Assets**") in its marketing, advertising or other content while promoting Apify services in accordance with this Affiliate Program Terms. +7.1. Apify hereby grants to the Affiliate Partner a limited, worldwide, revocable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable license to use Apify's trademark, logo, trade name, service names and copyrighted material (the "**Intellectual Property Assets**") in its marketing, advertising or other content while promoting Apify services in accordance with this Affiliate Program Terms. -**7.2.** The Affiliate Partner shall not alter, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the whole or any part of the Intellectual Property Assets or permit any part of the Intellectual Property Assets to be merged, combined with, or otherwise incorporated into any other product, unless the Affiliate Partner obtained prior written consent from Apify. The Affiliate Partner shall not use any language or display the Intellectual Property Assets in such a way as to create the impression that the Intellectual Property Assets belong to the Affiliate Partner. +7.2. The Affiliate Partner shall not alter, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the whole or any part of the Intellectual Property Assets or permit any part of the Intellectual Property Assets to be merged, combined with, or otherwise incorporated into any other product, unless the Affiliate Partner obtained prior written consent from Apify. The Affiliate Partner shall not use any language or display the Intellectual Property Assets in such a way as to create the impression that the Intellectual Property Assets belong to the Affiliate Partner. -**7.3.** The Affiliate Partner shall not attack, question, or contest the validity of Apify's ownership of Intellectual Property Assets. +7.3. The Affiliate Partner shall not attack, question, or contest the validity of Apify's ownership of Intellectual Property Assets. -**7.4.** If any infringement of any Intellectual Property Assets comes to the Affiliate Partner's attention, whether actual or threatened, the Affiliate Partner agrees to inform Apify as soon as possible. The Affiliate Partner also agrees to notify us of any claim by anyone that our products infringe the rights of any other person. The Affiliate Partner shall, at our request and expense, provide its cooperation to Apify in doing any reasonably required steps to address such claims. +7.4. If any infringement of any Intellectual Property Assets comes to the Affiliate Partner's attention, whether actual or threatened, the Affiliate Partner agrees to inform Apify as soon as possible. The Affiliate Partner also agrees to notify us of any claim by anyone that our products infringe the rights of any other person. The Affiliate Partner shall, at our request and expense, provide its cooperation to Apify in doing any reasonably required steps to address such claims. -**7.5.** Apify reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement, and does not transfer any right, title, or interest to any intellectual property rights. +7.5. Apify reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement, and does not transfer any right, title, or interest to any intellectual property rights. -## 8. Termination +## 8. Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Additional Terms -**8.1.** The Affiliate Partner may terminate its participation in the Affiliate Program at any time and for any reason by providing Apify a written notice. Commission earned during that calendar month when the Affiliate ceased to be part of the Affiliate Program will be paid out in the usual term after the end of that calendar month. +8.1. If your Referral Links are placed on your open-source GitHub repository (e.g. as Apify badge or "Run of Apify" button), your Commission for Referred Customers can also be paid via corresponding GitHub Sponsors account, if requested by you. -**8.2.** Apify may terminate the Affiliate Partner's participation in the Affiliate Program with immediate effect if the Affiliate Partner breaches any provision of these Affiliate Program Terms or any other terms agreed between the Affiliate Partner and Apify. All commissions shall be forfeited and the Affiliate Partner will not be entitled to any reimbursement. +8.2. We will automatically attribute Users who sign up for Apify through your open-source Actor page in Apify Store to you as Referred Customers. -**8.3.** Apify may terminate the Affiliate Partner's participation in the Affiliate Program at any time and for any reason by providing the Affiliate Partner with at least a thirty (30) days written notice. Commission earned during that calendar month when the Affiliate Partner ceased to be a part of the Affiliate Program will be paid out in the usual term after the end of that calendar month. +## 9. Termination -**8.4.** These Affiliate Program Terms shall terminate together with the termination of the Affiliate Partner's participation in the Affiliate Program. +9.1. The Affiliate Partner may terminate its participation in the Affiliate Program at any time and for any reason by providing Apify a written notice. Commission earned during that calendar month when the Affiliate ceased to be part of the Affiliate Program will be paid out in the usual term after the end of that calendar month. -## 9. Amendments +9.2. Apify may terminate the Affiliate Partner's participation in the Affiliate Program with immediate effect if the Affiliate Partner breaches any provision of these Affiliate Program Terms or any other terms agreed between the Affiliate Partner and Apify. All commissions shall be forfeited and the Affiliate Partner will not be entitled to any reimbursement. -**9.1.** We may unilaterally amend the Affiliate Program Terms. We shall notify you of such an amendment at least 30 days in advance before its effectiveness. Should you disagree with such an amendment, you may withdraw from the Affiliate Program until the effective date of the amendments. Otherwise, you will be deemed to agree with the announced amendments. +9.3. Apify may terminate the Affiliate Partner's participation in the Affiliate Program at any time and for any reason by providing the Affiliate Partner with at least a thirty (30) days written notice. Commission earned during that calendar month when the Affiliate Partner ceased to be a part of the Affiliate Program will be paid out in the usual term after the end of that calendar month. + +9.4. These Affiliate Program Terms shall terminate together with the termination of the Affiliate Partner's participation in the Affiliate Program. + +## 10. Amendments + +10.1. We may unilaterally amend the Affiliate Program Terms. We shall notify you of such an amendment at least 30 days in advance before its effectiveness. Should you disagree with such an amendment, you may withdraw from the Affiliate Program until the effective date of the amendments. Otherwise, you will be deemed to agree with the announced amendments. diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/candidate-referral-program-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/latest/terms/candidate-referral-program-terms-and-conditions.md index 122943aa4f..6c6d9299ef 100644 --- a/sources/legal/latest/terms/candidate-referral-program-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/latest/terms/candidate-referral-program-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: Apify Candidate Referral Program description: Apify Candidate Referral Program is a public promise of a remuneration for referred candidates. -sidebar_position: 6 +sidebar_position: 5 sidebar_label: Candidate Referral Program Terms category: legal slug: /candidate-referral-program-terms diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c87e12d055 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -0,0 +1,101 @@ +--- +title: Apify $1M Challenge Terms and Conditions +description: Apify $1M Challenge Terms and Conditions govern Apify $1M Challenge. +sidebar_position: 7 +sidebar_label: Challenge Terms +category: legal +slug: /challenge-terms-and-conditions +--- + +# Apify $1M Challenge Terms and Conditions + + + +Effective date: November 3, 2025 + +Apify Technologies s.r.o., a company registered in the Czech Republic, with its registered office at Vodičkova 704/36, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic, Company ID No.: 04788290 ("**Apify**", "**we**", "**us**") offers you (also referred to as "**participant**") the opportunity to enroll in the "Apify \$1M Challenge" ("**Challenge**"), which is subject to the following "Apify 1M Challenge Terms and Conditions" ("**Challenge Terms**"). + +As part of the Challenge requires publishing Actors in Apify Store, the Challenge is further governed by [Apify Store Publishing Terms and Conditions](store-publishing-terms-and-conditions.md) ("**Store Publishing Terms**"), which are incorporated herein by reference. In case of a conflict, these Challenge Terms shall prevail. + +Terms starting with a capital letter used in these Challenge Terms have the meaning defined either here or in Store Publishing Terms. + +By joining the Challenge, you accept and agree to be bound by these Challenge Terms. If you agree to these Challenge Terms on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Challenge Terms, and your agreement to these Challenge Terms will be treated as the agreement of the entity. In that event, "you", "your", or “participant” refer herein to that entity. + +Participation in this Challenge is free and does not require the purchase of any product or service. + +## 1. Participant Eligibility + +1.1. The Challenge is open to all Apify Users, regardless of whether they are new to Apify or have an existing account. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Apify employees, individual contractors, and their immediate family members, as well as those in close relationships with Apify employees or individual contractors (a "close person" as defined by the Czech Civil Code), are not eligible to participate. + +1.2. To participate in the Challenge, you must register at https://apify.com/challenge and agree to these Challenge Terms. + +1.3. You will be disqualified from the Challenge if you do not comply with Store Publishing Terms or if you conduct any of the following activities: + +- Fraud and Gaming: Any attempt to manipulate the Actor Quality score, inflate active user numbers, or engage in any fraudulent activity. +- Spamming: Promote your new Actors via Apify's Discord, Apify Console messaging, or Actor reviews. +- Low-Quality Submissions: Publish too many low-quality or spammy Actors, notwithstanding the fact that you may have published other Actors that are high-quality. + +1.4. Individuals or entities are not eligible to participate in the Challenge if they fail our KYC/KYB verification, are listed on any sanctions list, or are incorporated, headquartered, or controlled by residents in Russia. + +## 2. Actor Requirements + +2.1. Only the first five (5) of your Actors published in Apify Store following your registration for the Challenge will be enrolled in the Challenge. Any exceptions to this rule are at our sole discretion. + +2.2. Actors must meet a set of "hygienic" criteria, which will be evaluated by us at our sole discretion, such as a unique, legitimate README, a well-defined input and output schema (or using the standby mode), and a minimum "Actor Quality score" of 65/100 as further described in the Documentation. Actor Quality score will be visible in your Insights tab in Apify Console. + +2.3. **Ineligible Actors**. The following types of Actors are not eligible for any rewards and may result in disqualification: + +- Actors that use third-party software under a license that prohibits commercial use or redistribution of the resulting Actor. +- Actors for scraping the following services or websites: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Apollo.io, Amazon, Google Maps, Google Search, Google Trends. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Actors that perform non-scraping functionality (e.g., AI agents, etc.) may be eligible. +- "Rental" or Pay per Result Actors. (Eligible Actors must be Pay per Usage or Pay per Event (or both).) +- Any existing Actors that have been renamed, substantially re-used, or based on a project existing prior to the Challenge start date. + +## 3. Rewards + +3.1. **Challenge Bonus (New Actors Reward)**. + +3.1.1. The reward shall be \$2.00 per Monthly Active User. "Monthly Active User" means any User who ran the submitted Actor within the 30 days immediately preceding the calculation date, provided that the activity occurred on or after the eighth (8th) day following that User's signup date. Excluded from this definition are: (i) Apify internal accounts, (ii) test accounts, and (iii) Users blocked by Apify. + +3.1.2. The minimum reward is \$100 (at least 50 Monthly Active Users). The maximum reward is \$2,000 (for 1,000 or more Monthly Active Users). + +3.1.3. On January 31, 2026, a final usage snapshot will be taken. We will create a list of all submitted Actors that meet all Challenge requirements (Sections 2 and 3), ranked by the highest number of Monthly Active Users. + +3.1.4. Payouts will be distributed sequentially, starting with the highest-ranked Actor on the list, and continuing down the list until the total distributed rewards reach the Challenge Bonus Pool of \$920,000. Once the Challenge Bonus Pool is depleted, no further Actors will receive this reward, regardless of their Monthly Active User count. + +3.2. **Weekly Spotlight Reward**. Every week starting from November 17, 2025, we will select one exceptional Actor to receive a one-time \$2,000 reward. There are no hard criteria for this reward; it will be either based on the Apify jury's or industry expert's assessment of the Actor's concept, technical solution, or user experience, and/or Apify Community vote. For the avoidance of doubt, Actor requirements and other general conditions according to these Challenge Terms still apply. + +3.3. **Top 3 Prizes**. After the Challenge concludes on January 31, 2026, the Apify jury will award a total of \$60,000 to the three top participants who demonstrate the highest overall success in the Challenge. Awards will be distributed as follows: + +- First Place: \$30,000 +- Second Place: \$20,000 +- Third Place: \$10,000. + +There are no hard criteria for this reward. For the avoidance of doubt, Actor requirements and other general conditions according to these Challenge Terms still apply. + +## 4. Payout Terms + +4.1. To receive any payout, you must complete our Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process. If you fail to go through our KYC process within 30 days from receiving the notification about your win, the reward will be forfeited. + +4.2. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, payment processing fees, or other charges related to receiving a reward. We are not responsible for covering these costs. We reserve the right to withhold taxes and/or require tax reporting documentation as mandated by law. + +4.3. All earned rewards will be paid in US dollars and exclusively via wire transfer or a PayPal account, as specified in the payout billing details provided in your account associated with the rewarded Actor. Our obligation for the payout is fully discharged upon the funds being successfully transferred to the selected payment method. + +4.4. We shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the distribution, allocation, or remittance of rewards among multiple contributors, developers, or associated third parties involved in creating the rewarded Actor. All such internal distribution remains the sole responsibility of the participant owning the account associated with the awarded Actor. + +## 5. General Terms + +5.1. By participating in the Challenge, you grant us the right to use your name and likeness, Apify public profile information, or statements relating to your submitted Actors for advertising and promotional purposes, and promote your submitted Actors, display them on a leaderboard, and use them for marketing purposes related to the Challenge, without any additional compensation. + +5.2. By submitting an Actor to the Challenge, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to modify, publicly perform, and display the Actor (in whole or in part) for purposes of promotion, marketing, evaluation, and operation of the Challenge. Actors will be enrolled automatically. If you want to withdraw your Actor from the Challenge, contact us at support@apify.com. + +5.3. We will use the personal information you provide to facilitate your participation in the Challenge. + +5.4. If the rewarded participant fails to comply with these Challenge Terms or is found to be ineligible for the reward, we reserve the right to cancel the reward and select an alternative participant to receive the reward. All decisions regarding eligibility, disqualification, and rewards are made at Apify’s sole discretion and are final and binding. + +5.5. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Challenge at any time, with or without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on our Website, and continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated Challenge Terms. + +5.6. Participation in the Challenge does not create any employment, partnership, or agency relationship between the participant and Apify. Any rewards or payments are discretionary and contingent upon meeting the eligibility criteria, and do not constitute salary or compensation for services rendered. + +5.7. In no event will we be liable to you for any special, incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your participation in the Challenge, whether such liability arises from any claim based upon contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage. Our aggregate liability for direct damages arising with respect to the Challenge will not exceed \$25.00. + +5.8. These Challenge Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Czech Republic, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Prague, Czech Republic. diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1a98fd0e03 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +--- +title: Apify Event Terms and Conditions +description: Apify Event Terms and Conditions govern events organized by Apify. +sidebar_position: 7 +sidebar_label: Event Terms +category: legal +slug: /event-terms-and-conditions +--- + +# Apify Event Terms and Conditions + + + +Effective date: November 3, 2025 + +These Event Terms and Conditions ("**Terms**") apply to all Events organized or co-organized by Apify Technologies s.r.o., a company registered in the Czech Republic, with its registered office at Vodičkova 704/36, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic, Company ID No.: 04788290 ("**Apify**", "**we**", "**us**"), whether in-person, hybrid, or online ("**Events**"). + +**By registering for, or participating in, any Event, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree with these Terms, please do not register or attend any Event.** + +## 1. Event Information. + +1.1. Event details — including name, date, time, format, location (if applicable), registration process, and fees (if applicable) — will be specified on the Event registration page or ticketing portal (e.g., Lu.ma, Eventbrite, etc.). + +1.2. You agree to comply with all applicable terms and conditions or codes of conduct set by any third-party platform or venue used to host the Event. If these Terms differ from the specific Event details, the Event-specific information prevails for that Event only. + +## 2. Registration and Attendance. + +2.1. Registration is required unless stated otherwise. You must provide accurate and complete information when registering. + +2.2. We reserve the right to limit attendance capacity or close registration once the capacity is reached. + +2.3. Tickets or registrations are personal unless explicitly stated as transferable. + +## 3. Payments. + +3.1. Where applicable, Event fees are payable at registration through the platform indicated. Unless stated otherwise, Event fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable. + +## 4. Event Changes and Cancellations. + +4.1. We reserve the right to modify the Event program, speakers, timing, or venue, or switch to an online or hybrid format if necessary due to organizational or external circumstances. We reserve the right to cancel the Event at any time. In such a case, any paid registration fees will be fully refunded. However, Apify will not be liable for changes or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, governmental restrictions, or technical outages. + +4.2. We are not responsible for any services provided by third parties (including, but not limited to, accommodations, transportation, or catering), even if recommended or facilitated by us. + +## 5. Conduct and Compliance. + +5.1. We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all attendees. + +5.2. Similarly, you are responsible for: + +(i) Treating others with respect and professionalism. +(ii) Following instructions and safety rules provided by Apify or venue staff. +(iii) Adhering to the [Apify Community Code of Conduct](https://docs.apify.com/legal/community-code-of-conduct), as applicable. +(iv) Your compliance with applicable laws and regulations. + +5.3. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove any attendee without refund if their behavior is inappropriate, disruptive, or violates these Terms or the rules of any given Event. + +## 6. Liability + +6.1. You are responsible for any damage you cause to property, equipment, or injury to other participants. Apify accepts no responsibility for loss or theft of personal belongings during the Event. + +6.2. Apify is not liable for damages caused by other attendees, third parties, or force majeure events (including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, or government restrictions). + +6.3. Apify makes no warranties or representations regarding the information or content presented by speakers or other third parties at the Event. All materials are provided on an “as-is” basis. Apify’s maximum aggregate liability to any attendee in connection with the Event shall not exceed the amount of the registration fee paid by that attendee. + +## 7. Privacy + +7.1. Personal data collected during registration or participation will be processed in accordance with the [Apify Privacy Policy](https://docs.apify.com/legal/privacy-policy). We process this data to manage Event participation, communication, and feedback, and may use third-party service providers (such as event platforms) as processors. + +7.2. We may take photographs, videos, or recordings during the Event for documentation, reporting, and promotional purposes, which may be shared publicly (e.g., on websites or social media). If you do not wish to appear in such materials, please notify us in writing before the Event. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. + +## 8. Miscellaneous + +8.1. Apify may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be published at docs.apify.com/legal/event-terms-and-conditions. The version in effect at the time of registration applies to your participation. + +8.2. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Czech courts. diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md similarity index 96% rename from sources/legal/latest/terms/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md rename to sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md index 0c7fda3d3c..c0984b07d1 100644 --- a/sources/legal/latest/terms/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -1,16 +1,18 @@ --- title: Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Terms -description: Apify Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions govern Apify's affiliate partnership program. +description: Outdated Open Source Fair Share Program Terms. sidebar_position: 5 sidebar_label: Fair Share Program Terms category: legal -slug: /fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions +slug: /old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions --- # Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Terms and Conditions +You are reading terms and conditions that are no longer effective. + Effective Date: February 14, 2025 --- From 72e71ed2e18474f1ada1fcbff1b2404c41d5d545 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ondra Urban <23726914+mnmkng@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 20:08:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] fix duplicate sidebar --- sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md index c87e12d055..5fa84c7d91 100644 --- a/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/latest/terms/challenge-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: Apify $1M Challenge Terms and Conditions description: Apify $1M Challenge Terms and Conditions govern Apify $1M Challenge. -sidebar_position: 7 +sidebar_position: 8 sidebar_label: Challenge Terms category: legal slug: /challenge-terms-and-conditions From 6d966c00362411e2ae680ed98c0676f5e9d112be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ondra Urban <23726914+mnmkng@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 21:11:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] Update section headings in event terms and conditions --- .../legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md index 1a98fd0e03..fbba98f105 100644 --- a/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ These Event Terms and Conditions ("**Terms**") apply to all Events organized or **By registering for, or participating in, any Event, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree with these Terms, please do not register or attend any Event.** -## 1. Event Information. +## 1. Event Information 1.1. Event details — including name, date, time, format, location (if applicable), registration process, and fees (if applicable) — will be specified on the Event registration page or ticketing portal (e.g., Lu.ma, Eventbrite, etc.). 1.2. You agree to comply with all applicable terms and conditions or codes of conduct set by any third-party platform or venue used to host the Event. If these Terms differ from the specific Event details, the Event-specific information prevails for that Event only. -## 2. Registration and Attendance. +## 2. Registration and Attendance 2.1. Registration is required unless stated otherwise. You must provide accurate and complete information when registering. @@ -31,17 +31,17 @@ These Event Terms and Conditions ("**Terms**") apply to all Events organized or 2.3. Tickets or registrations are personal unless explicitly stated as transferable. -## 3. Payments. +## 3. Payments 3.1. Where applicable, Event fees are payable at registration through the platform indicated. Unless stated otherwise, Event fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable. -## 4. Event Changes and Cancellations. +## 4. Event Changes and Cancellations 4.1. We reserve the right to modify the Event program, speakers, timing, or venue, or switch to an online or hybrid format if necessary due to organizational or external circumstances. We reserve the right to cancel the Event at any time. In such a case, any paid registration fees will be fully refunded. However, Apify will not be liable for changes or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, governmental restrictions, or technical outages. 4.2. We are not responsible for any services provided by third parties (including, but not limited to, accommodations, transportation, or catering), even if recommended or facilitated by us. -## 5. Conduct and Compliance. +## 5. Conduct and Compliance 5.1. We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all attendees. From 0816827604bf1ae78343f2c09aeb491dfba74e1d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ondra Urban <23726914+mnmkng@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 22:36:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] Update slug for Fair Share Program Terms document --- sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md index e755f2227c..703327f68b 100644 --- a/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Outdated Open Source Fair Share Program Terms. sidebar_position: 5 sidebar_label: Fair Share Program Terms category: legal -slug: /old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions +slug: /fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions --- # Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Terms and Conditions From a8285e652af7060df471004be111dbd20ae8c4b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ondra Urban <23726914+mnmkng@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 22:42:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] Update terms index --- sources/legal/index.mdx | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/sources/legal/index.mdx b/sources/legal/index.mdx index e437218dc0..b1cfdb6e54 100644 --- a/sources/legal/index.mdx +++ b/sources/legal/index.mdx @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Apify Trust Center: https://trust.apify.com/
- [Apify Store Publishing Terms and Conditions](./latest/terms/store-publishing-terms-and-conditions.md) - [Apify Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions](./latest/terms/affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md) - [Apify Data Processing Addendum](./latest/terms/data-processing-addendum.md) -- [Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Terms and Conditions](./latest/terms/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md) +- [Apify Event Terms and Conditions](./latest/terms/event-terms-and-conditions.md) - [Apify Candidate Referral Program Terms](./latest/terms/candidate-referral-program-terms-and-conditions.md) ## Policies @@ -48,3 +48,4 @@ Apify Trust Center: https://trust.apify.com/
- [Apify Cookie Policy](./latest/policies/cookie-policy.md) - [Apify GDPR Information](./latest/policies/gdpr-information.md) - [Apify Whistleblowing Policy](./latest/policies/whistleblowing-policy.md) +- [Apify Community Code of Conduct](./latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct.md) From e873bfca91346d8da8f84e5051911ea65eba918b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ondra Urban <23726914+mnmkng@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 22:43:55 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/10] Delete duplicate code-of-conduct --- .../latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct | 110 ------------------ 1 file changed, 110 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct diff --git a/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct b/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct deleted file mode 100644 index 18e02b67b5..0000000000 --- a/sources/legal/latest/policies/community-code-of-conduct +++ /dev/null @@ -1,110 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Apify Community Code of Conduct -description: Apify's code of conduct describes how Apify expects its community members to behave. -sidebar_label: Community Code of Conduct -sidebar_position: 2 -category: legal -slug: /community-code-of-conduct ---- - -# Apify Community Code of Conduct - - - -Effective Date: August 18, 2025 - ---- - -## Overview and Purpose - -Apify community is intended to be a place for further collaboration, support, and brainstorming. This is a civilized place for connecting with other users, learning new skills, sharing feedback and ideas, and finding all the support you need for your Apify projects. By participating in the Apify community, you are agreeing to the [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md) that apply to use of our Website and Services, as well as this Apify Community Code of Conduct. -With this Apify Community Code of Conduct, we hope to help you understand how best to collaborate in the Apify community, what you can expect from moderators, and what type of actions or content may result in temporary or permanent suspension from community participation. We will investigate any abuse reports and may moderate public content within the Apify community that we determine to be in violation of either the Apify General Terms and Conditions or this Apify Community Code of Conduct. -Our diverse user base brings different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, and ranges from people who created their first "Hello World" project last week to the most well-known software developers in the world. We are committed to making Apify an environment that welcomes all the different voices and perspectives our community has to offer, while maintaining a safe place for developers to do their best work. - -## Pledge - -In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in the Apify community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. - -## Standards - -Treat the Apify community with respect. We are a shared resource, a place to share skills, knowledge, and interests through ongoing conversation. -The following are not hard and fast rules, merely aids to the human judgment of our community. Use these guidelines to keep this a clean, well-lighted place for civilized public discourse. - -### Best practices for maintaining a strong community - -We are committed to maintaining a community where users are free to express themselves and challenge one another's ideas, both technical and otherwise. At the same time, it's important that users remain respectful and allow space for others to contribute openly. In order to foster both a safe and productive environment, we encourage our community members to look to these guidelines to inform how they interact on our platform. Below, you’ll find some suggestions for how to have successful interactions as a valued member of the Apify community. - -- **Engage with consideration and respect**. - - **Be welcoming and open-minded**. - New users join our community each day. Some are well-established developers, while others are just beginning. Be open to other ideas and experience levels. Make room for opinions other than your own and be welcoming to new collaborators and those just getting started. - - **Be respectful**. - Working in a collaborative environment means disagreements may happen. But remember to criticize ideas, not people. Share thoughtful, constructive criticism and be courteous to those you interact with. If you’re unable to engage respectfully, consider taking a step back or using some of our moderation tools to deescalate a tense situation. - - **Be empathetic**. - Apify is a global community with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, many of which may not be your own. Try to put yourself in others’ shoes and understand their feelings before you address them. Do your best to help make Apify a community where others feel safe to make contributions, participate in discussions, and share different ideas. -- **Contribute in a positive and constructive way**. - - **Improve the discussion**. Help us make this a great place for discussion by always working to improve the discussion in some way, however small. If you are not sure your post adds to the conversation, think over what you want to say and try again later. The topics discussed here matter to us, and we want you to act as if they matter to you, too. Be respectful of the topics and the people discussing them, even if you disagree with some of what is being said. - - **Be clear and stay on topic**. The Apify community is for collaboration, sharing ideas, and helping each other get stuff done. Off-topic comments are a distraction (sometimes welcome, but usually not) from getting work done and being productive. Staying on topic helps produce positive and productive discussions. - This applies to sharing links, as well. Any links shared in Apify community discussions should be shared with the intent of providing relevant and appropriate information. Links should not be posted to simply drive traffic or attention to a site. Links should always be accompanied by a full explanation of the content and purpose of the link. Posting links, especially unsolicited ones, without relevant and valuable context, can come across as advertising or serving even more malicious purposes. - - **Share mindfully**. When asking others to give you feedback or collaborate on a project, only share valuable and relevant resources to provide context. Don't post links that don't add value to the discussion, and don't post unsolicited links to your own projects or sites on other user's threads. - Additionally, don't share sensitive information. This includes your own email address. We don't allow the sharing of such information in Apify community, as it can create security and privacy risks for the poster, as well as other users. - - **Keep it tidy**. Make the effort to put things in the right place, so that we can spend more time discussing and less time cleaning up. So: - - Don’t start a discussion in the wrong category. - - Don’t cross-post the same thing in multiple discussions. - - Don’t post no-content replies. - - Don't "bump" posts, unless you have new and relevant information to share. - - Don’t divert a discussion by changing it midstream. -- **Be trustworthy**. - - **Always be honest**. Don’t knowingly share incorrect information or intentionally mislead other Apify community participants. If you don’t know the answer to someone’s question but still want to help, you can try helping them research or find resources instead. Apify staff will also be active in Apify community, so if you’re unsure of an answer, it’s likely a moderator will be able to help. - -## What is not allowed -The [Apify Acceptable Use Policy](acceptable-use-policy.md), which is part of [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md), sets a baseline for what is not allowed on Apify. Since Apify community is on apify.com, these terms and restrictions apply to Apify community, including the following restrictions: -- **Anyone under the age of 18**. If you're under the age of 18, you may not have an account on Apify. Apify does not knowingly collect information from or direct any of our content specifically to children under 18. If we learn or have reason to suspect that you are a user who is under the age of 18, we will unfortunately have to close your user account. We don't want to discourage you from learning to code, but those are the rules. Please see Apify General Terms and Conditions for information about account termination. -- **Creating new account after account restriction**. Apify General Terms and Conditions state that "each user may create and use one user account at the most" Additional user accounts created to inquire about flagged or suspended accounts in Apify will be removed. -- **Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting**. Apify community is a professional space and should be treated as such. -- **Violation of General Terms and Conditions**. If your user account is identified in violation of [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions) we will have to close your user account. - -## Reasonable use of AI generated content -We love experimenting with new technologies. But as with all new technology, many of us are still getting accustomed to using generative AI tools the most effectively. Here are important guidelines to follow when using generative AI to answer questions in the community: -- Take personal responsibility for everything you post. -- Read and revise the content before you post it; use your own authentic voice. -- Use your expertise as a developer to verify that the answer works and makes sense. -- Do not just post AI-generated content verbatim to inflate your reputation or give a false impression of product expertise. -- AI tools will often answer in an authoritative tone that sounds like a tech support professional. Be careful not to mislead other users into thinking that this authoritative tone means they are receiving an official response from Apify. - -Additionally, all of the guidelines listed in the previous section (Best Practices for Maintaining a Strong Community) also apply here. - -The community is here for users to build trust through authentic reputations. Not adhering to these guidelines may, in some cases, constitute a Apify Community Code of Conduct violation. Refer to the enforcement section below for more information. - -## Enforcement - -### **What Apify community participants can do** - -**If you see a problem, report it**. Moderators have special authority; they are responsible for the Apify community. But so are you. With your help, moderators can be community facilitators, not just janitors or police. - -When you see bad behavior, don’t reply. It encourages bad behavior by acknowledging it, consumes your energy, and wastes everyone’s time. You can report a disruptive user or disruptive content to Apify through our contact email support@apify.com. - -## **Our responsibilities** -There are a variety of actions that we may take in response to inappropriate behavior or content. It usually depends on the exact circumstances of a particular case. We recognize that sometimes people may say or do inappropriate things for any number of reasons. Perhaps they did not realize how their words would be perceived. Or maybe they just let their emotions get the best of them. Of course, sometimes, there are folks who just want to spam or cause trouble. - -Each case requires a different approach, and we try to tailor our response to meet the needs of the situation. We'll review each situation on a case-by-case basis. In each case, we will have a diverse team investigate the content and surrounding facts and respond as appropriate, using this Apify Community Code of Conduct to guide our decision. - -Actions we may take in response to a flag or abuse report include, but are not limited to: -- Content removal -- Content blocking -- Apify user account suspension -- Apify user account termination. - -Apify community moderators who do not follow or enforce the Apify Community Code of Conduct in good faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other members of the Apify community's leadership. - -## Contacting Apify Staff - -If you encounter a violation of our Apify Community Code of Conduct before Apify staff sees it, please let us know right away by at-mentioning a member of our team or by sending an email to community@apify.com. - -We'll review, investigate, and respond to complaints promptly and fairly, and we'll take any necessary and appropriate actions. If helpful to the community as a whole, we may post further details of specific enforcement policies, decision-making processes, or updated guidelines. We put your privacy and security first, and we'll respect the privacy of anyone who submits a report. - -## Legal Notices - -Yes, legalese is boring, but we must protect ourselves – and by extension, you and your data – against unfriendly folks. We have [Apify General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md), which include our [Acceptable Use Policy](acceptable-use-policy.md), and our Privacy Policy describing your (and our) behavior and rights related to content, privacy, and laws. To use this service, you must agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions, Acceptable Use Policies and the Privacy Policy. - -This Apify Community Code of Conduct does not modify our [General Terms and Conditions](general-terms-and-conditions.md) and is not intended to be a complete list. Apify retains full discretion under the General Terms and Conditions to remove or restrict any content or accounts for activity that violates our policies, including because it is unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable, or violates any party's intellectual property or Apify General Terms and Conditions. This Apify Community Code of Conduct describes when we will exercise that discretion. - -## Data Retention and Deletion - -If you're a Apify user, you may access, update, alter, or delete your personal user profile information by editing your user profile. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For more information please see our [Privacy Policy](privacy-policy.md). From 064af4267d280609ff47f27a479b69d3d2bdc15a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ondra Urban <23726914+mnmkng@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 22:48:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/10] Update links in Fair Share Program terms document --- sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md b/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md index 703327f68b..af5dd45ff6 100644 --- a/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md +++ b/sources/legal/old/fair-share-program-terms-and-conditions.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Effective Date: February 14, 2025 --- -We offer you the opportunity to enroll in our Apify Open Source Fair Share Program ("**Fair Share Program**"), which is subject to the following Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Terms and Conditions ("**Fair Share Program Terms**"). Fair Share Program is further governed by the [Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions](affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md) and, to the extent applicable, by [Apify Store Publishing Terms and Conditions](store-publishing-terms-and-conditions.md) which are both incorporated herein by the reference. In case of a conflict, these Apify Fair Share Program Terms shall prevail. +We offer you the opportunity to enroll in our Apify Open Source Fair Share Program ("**Fair Share Program**"), which is subject to the following Apify Open Source Fair Share Program Terms and Conditions ("**Fair Share Program Terms**"). Fair Share Program is further governed by the [Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions](../latest/terms/affiliate-program-terms-and-conditions.md) and, to the extent applicable, by [Apify Store Publishing Terms and Conditions](../latest/terms/store-publishing-terms-and-conditions.md) which are both incorporated herein by the reference. In case of a conflict, these Apify Fair Share Program Terms shall prevail. Terms starting with a capital letter used in these Fair Share Program Terms have the meaning defined either here or in the Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions.