Terms of Service

Last updated: July 31, 2025

Free & Open Source

Pits n' Giggles is free, open-source software released under the MIT License. You're free to use, modify, and distribute it according to the license terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Pits n' Giggles, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the software.

License

Pits n' Giggles is licensed under the MIT License. The full license text is available in the GitHub repository.

What You Can Do

  • Use the software for any purpose, including commercial use
  • Modify the source code
  • Distribute copies of the software
  • Distribute modified versions
  • Use the software in private or public projects

What You Must Do

  • Include the original copyright notice and license in any copies or substantial portions
  • Not hold the authors liable for any damages

Permitted Use

You may use Pits n' Giggles for:

  • Personal sim racing and telemetry analysis
  • Educational purposes and learning about racing data
  • Content creation and streaming
  • League racing and competitive events
  • Research and development projects
  • Commercial applications (subject to MIT License terms)

Prohibited Use

You may not use Pits n' Giggles to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Distribute malware or harmful code
  • Attempt to reverse engineer copy protection (there isn't any, but still)
  • Use the software to cheat in online competitions where prohibited

Disclaimer of Warranties

Pits n' Giggles is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • That the software will be error-free or uninterrupted
  • That defects will be corrected
  • That the software will meet your requirements

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.

Game Compatibility

Pits n' Giggles is designed to work with F1 games (F1 23, F1 24, F1 25) via UDP telemetry. We are not affiliated with Codemasters, EA Sports, or Formula 1. Game compatibility depends on:

  • The game's UDP telemetry feature being enabled
  • Network configuration allowing UDP traffic
  • Game updates not changing the telemetry format

User-Generated Content

When you save race data or share files created by Pits n' Giggles:

  • You retain ownership of your data
  • You are responsible for any data you choose to share
  • We are not responsible for shared content or its accuracy
  • Shared data should not contain personal information (it shouldn't by design)

Third-Party Services

Pits n' Giggles may interact with third-party services:

  • F1 Games: Via UDP telemetry (local network only)
  • GitHub: For updates and releases (manual only)
  • OBS: For streaming integration (local only)

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service.

Updates and Modifications

We may update Pits n' Giggles from time to time. Updates are:

  • Always optional - the software doesn't auto-update
  • Available through GitHub releases
  • Subject to the same MIT License terms
  • May include new features, bug fixes, or compatibility updates

Community Guidelines

When participating in our community (Discord, GitHub, etc.):

  • Be respectful and constructive
  • Don't spam or post off-topic content
  • Help others when you can
  • Report bugs and suggest improvements
  • Follow the platform's terms of service

Termination

These terms remain in effect until terminated. You may terminate them at any time by:

  • Uninstalling the software
  • Deleting all copies in your possession
  • Ceasing use of our website and services

Open Source Contributions

If you contribute to the Pits n' Giggles project:

  • Your contributions will be licensed under the same MIT License
  • You retain copyright to your contributions
  • You grant us permission to use, modify, and distribute your contributions
  • You confirm you have the right to make the contribution

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the software is used, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced through:

  • Updates to this page with a new "Last updated" date
  • GitHub release notes (for significant changes)
  • Discord announcements (for major changes)

Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through:

Summary

Simple terms for simple software. Pits n' Giggles is free to use, modify, and share. We provide it as-is with no warranties. Use it responsibly and have fun racing!