What are the Terms of Service for Discourse Hosting?

:bookmark: This document provides the locations of the current Terms of Service documents for Discourse Hosting.

:person_raising_hand: Required user level: All users

Summary

Discourse offers different hosting options with specific terms of service for each tier. This guide directs you to the appropriate legal documentation based on your hosting plan.

Available terms of service documents

The main legal portal for all Discourse Hosting terms is located at:
https://discourse.org/legal

From this central location, you can access all specific terms documents:

Enterprise hosting

If you are on an Enterprise hosting plan, your terms are governed by the Master Enterprise Hosting Agreement.

For organizations going through a procurement process, Discourse provides a short guide for procurement officers to help streamline the process.

Standard hosting tiers

For all non-Enterprise hosting tiers (Standard, Business, etc.), the Self-Serve Hosting Terms apply.

Free trial periods

If you’re evaluating Discourse through a free trial, the Free Trial Terms outline the conditions of your trial period.

Privacy documentation

All privacy-related documentation, including:

  • GDPR compliance information
  • Sub-processor lists
  • Data handling policies

Can also be found on the Discourse privacy portal.

Last edited by @jessii 2025-04-03T18:01:15Z

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