Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Spongeforge software and any associated websites, repositories, or documentation. By using Spongeforge, you agree to comply with the terms outlined in this document. If you do not accept these terms, you must discontinue use of the software and related resources immediately.
Use of the Software and Related Resources
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Spongeforge. By using the software, you confirm that you meet all legal requirements necessary to enter into this agreement.
Purpose
Spongeforge is a GPU monitoring tool designed for NVIDIA GPUs. It provides real-time insights into GPU usage, memory consumption, processes, and system performance through a terminal-based interface. All software, documentation, and related materials are provided for general informational, development, and operational use and should not be considered professional or commercial advice.
User Responsibilities
Users agree not to misuse Spongeforge or any related services. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to:
Attempting to disrupt, degrade, or compromise the software or its distribution platforms
Using automated, abusive, or malicious tools to exploit the software or associated infrastructure
Engaging in activities that violate applicable laws or regulations
Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, all original code contributions, documentation, trademarks, and branding associated with Spongeforge are owned by their respective copyright holders. Unauthorized use outside the scope of the applicable license is prohibited.
License
Spongeforge is provided under its applicable open-source license. You are permitted to use, modify, and distribute the software only in accordance with the terms of that license. Any use beyond those terms is expressly prohibited.
User Data and Privacy
Information Collection
Spongeforge does not intentionally collect personal user data. Depending on system configuration and usage, non-personal information such as hardware metrics, process statistics, or configuration details may be accessed or displayed locally.
Data Usage
Any accessed or generated information is used solely for monitoring, debugging, performance analysis, and operational visibility, as determined by the user’s own environment and implementation.
Third-Party Services
When used alongside third-party platforms, drivers, or system tools, those services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Spongeforge is not responsible for third-party data practices.
Software Availability and Modifications
Availability
Spongeforge is provided on an “as available” basis. While efforts are made to maintain stability and reliability, availability may be affected by maintenance, updates, system dependencies, or technical limitations.
Modifications
The maintainers of Spongeforge reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue features, documentation, or releases at any time without prior notice.
Termination of Use
Access to Spongeforge resources or repositories may be restricted or revoked in cases of misuse, license violations, or actions that threaten software security or community integrity.
Use of the Software and Related Resources
Updates
These Terms and Conditions may be revised at any time. Users are encouraged to review them periodically.
Continued Use
Continued use of Spongeforge after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.