Terms of Service

Dokploy.com · Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

This website and platform are operated by Dokploy Technologies, Inc. ("Dokploy", "we", "us", or "our"). Dokploy provides a deployment and hosting platform available as both a cloud-hosted service ("Cloud Services") and self-hosted software ("On-Premise Software"), collectively referred to as the "Services."

By accessing or using our Services, you ("Customer", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), including our Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy incorporated herein by reference. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

Section 1 – Definitions

  • "Authorized Users" means individuals authorized by Customer to access and use the Services under Customer's account.
  • "Cloud Services" means the hosted version of the Dokploy platform provided and maintained by us, accessible via the internet.
  • "Customer Data" means all data, content, code, applications, and materials uploaded, stored, or processed by Customer or its Authorized Users, or on behalf of Customer or its Authorized users, through the Services.
  • "Documentation" means the user guides, technical documentation, and other materials we provide describing the functionality and use of the Services.
  • "Downtime" means periods when the Cloud Services are unavailable, excluding Scheduled Maintenance and exclusions defined in the SLA.
  • "On-Premise Software" means the self-hosted version of the Dokploy platform that Customer installs and operates on its own infrastructure.
  • "Scheduled Maintenance" means planned maintenance windows communicated at least [48/72] hours in advance.
  • "Services" means the Cloud Services and/or On-Premise Software, as applicable to Customer's subscription.
  • "Subscription Term" means the period during which Customer has paid for and is entitled to use the Services.

Section 2 – Services Description

2.1 Cloud Services

The Cloud Services provide a managed deployment and hosting platform accessible via the internet. We are responsible for infrastructure maintenance, security updates, and platform availability in accordance with our Service Level Agreement (Section 7). The services provided are permitted to be used by businesses and individuals over the age of 18 years.

2.2 On-Premise Software

The On-Premise Software is licensed for installation on Customer's own infrastructure. Customer is solely responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, backups, and availability of the On-Premise Software and the infrastructure on which it operates. The Service Level Agreement (Section 7) does not apply to On-Premise Software. The services provided are permitted to be used by businesses and individuals over the age of 18 years.

2.3 Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features of the Services at any time. For material changes that negatively affect functionality, we will provide thirty [30] days' notice in writing prior to the implementation of the change. Such modifications shall not materially reduce the core functionality of the Services during an active Subscription Term.

Section 3 – Account Registration and Responsibilities

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age and capable of forming a binding contract to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss arising from unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Account Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts with inaccurate or incomplete information.

Section 4 – License Grant

4.1 Cloud Services License

Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to access and use the Cloud Services during the Subscription Term for your internal business purposes.

4.2 On-Premise Software License

Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to install and use the On-Premise Software on your own infrastructure during the Subscription Term. This license is limited to the number of instances, nodes, or users specified in your subscription plan. The On-Premise Software may be used solely for Customer's internal business purposes and may not be used to provide services to third parties, operate as a managed service, or otherwise make the On-Premise Software available to any third party without our prior written consent.

4.3 Documentation License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the Documentation solely in connection with your authorized use of the Services.

4.4 Restrictions

You shall not: (a) sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, or distribute the Services; (b) modify or make derivative works based upon the Services; (c) reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile the Services or attempt to discover the source code; (d) access the Services to build a competitive product or service; (e) copy any features, functions, or graphics of the Services; or (f) use the Services in violation of applicable laws.

4.5 Usage Verification

We may, upon reasonable prior notice and not more than once annually, audit Customer's use of the On-Premise Software solely to verify compliance with the license scope and usage limits. Any such audit shall be conducted in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with Customer's operations.

Section 5 – Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 General Prohibitions

You agree not to use the Services to: (a) violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights; (b) upload, transmit, or store any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; (c) infringe any intellectual property rights; (d) transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code; (e) interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services; (f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems; (g) harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity; (h) collect personal information without proper consent; (i) access any computer systems without authorization or attempt to penetrate or disable any security system; or (j) issue fraudulent offers to sell or buy products, services, or investments or otherwise engage in fraud.

If you discover a violation of the AUP, you must report it within 24 (twenty-four) hours of the discovery to <insert contact email> with as much information as you have including, but not limited to, the date and time of the violation and any identifying information regarding the violator including e-mail or IP address, if available.

5.2 Hosting-Specific Prohibitions

The following activities are strictly prohibited on our platform:

  • (a) Cryptocurrency mining or any resource-intensive computational activities not directly related to your hosted applications;
  • (b) Hosting, distributing, or linking to malware, phishing sites, botnets, or any malicious software;
  • (c) Hosting content that exploits minors in any way, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM);
  • (d) Operating open proxies, anonymizers, or services designed to obscure network traffic origins;
  • (e) Launching or facilitating denial-of-service (DoS/DDoS) attacks;
  • (f) Sending spam, unsolicited bulk messages, or phishing communications;
  • (g) Circumventing or attempting to circumvent resource limits, quotas, or usage restrictions;
  • (h) Hosting content or applications that violate export control laws or sanctions.

5.3 Resource Usage

Your use of computational resources must be consistent with your subscription plan. We reserve the right to throttle, suspend, or terminate access if your usage materially exceeds normal patterns or negatively impacts other customers.

5.4 Enforcement

Violation of this Acceptable Use policy (hereinafter "AUP") may lead to suspension or termination of your account and legal action. We reserve the right to take any other remedial action including reporting illegal activities to appropriate law enforcement authorities. You may be required to pay for the costs of investigation and remedial action related to AUP violations.

Section 6 – Fees and Payment

6.1 Subscription Fees

You agree to pay all fees specified in your subscription plan or Order Form. Fees are charged in advance on a monthly or annual basis as stated in the subscription plan or Order Form and are non-refundable except as expressly provided in these Terms.

6.2 Payment Terms

Payment is due upon invoice or at the start of each billing period. You authorize us to charge your designated payment method for all applicable fees. If payment fails, we may suspend access to the Services until payment is received.

6.3 Taxes

All fees are exclusive of taxes. You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes, except for taxes based on our net income. If we are required to collect or pay taxes, those taxes will be invoiced to you.

6.4 Price Changes

We may change our pricing at any time. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next Subscription Term following thirty [30] days' notice. Continued use after price changes constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

6.5 Refunds

All fees paid pursuant to these Terms of Service are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or required by applicable law. Service Credits under Section 7.3 of these Terms are Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for any failure to meet uptime commitments and are not cash refunds.

Section 7 – Service Level Agreement (Cloud Services Only)

This Section 7 applies only to Cloud Services. On-Premise Software customers are solely responsible for availability and performance of their self-hosted installations.

7.1 Uptime Commitment

We commit to [99.9%] monthly uptime for the Cloud Services, measured as: ((Total Minutes in Month - Downtime Minutes) / Total Minutes in Month) × 100.

7.2 Exclusions

The following are excluded from Downtime calculations: (a) Scheduled Maintenance; (b) outages caused by factors outside our reasonable control, including force majeure events, internet service provider failures, or third-party service outages; (c) outages resulting from Customer actions or inactions, including misconfiguration; (d) outages during beta or preview features.

7.3 Service Credits

If we fail to meet our uptime commitment, you may request service credits as follows:

  • 99.0% - 99.9% uptime: [10%] credit of monthly fees
  • 95.0% - 99.0% uptime: [25%] credit of monthly fees
  • Below 95.0% uptime: [50%] credit of monthly fees

Credits must be requested within 30 (thirty) days of the incident. Credits are applied to future invoices and do not exceed one month's fees. Credits are your sole and exclusive remedy for service level failures.

Section 8 – Support and Maintenance

8.1 Cloud Services Support

We provide technical support for Cloud Services via [email protected] or chat during Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm EST. Response times vary by plan tier as specified in your subscription agreement.

8.2 On-Premise Software Support

Support for On-Premise Software is limited to software defects and installation guidance. We do not provide support for Customer's infrastructure, third-party integrations, or issues arising from Customer modifications to the software unless otherwise agreed upon with Dokploy.

8.3 Updates and Upgrades

For Cloud Services, we apply updates and patches automatically. For On-Premise Software, we make updates available for download, and Customer is responsible for applying them. Major version upgrades may require additional fees as specified in your subscription.

Section 9 – Customer Data

9.1 Ownership

You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to your Customer Data. Our use and possession thereof is solely on Customer's behalf and we claim no ownership over Customer Data.

9.2 License to Customer Data

You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to access, use, and process Customer Data solely as necessary to provide the Services, comply with the law, and enforce these Terms during the term defined in the Subscription plan. We may process Customer Data and usage solely to operate, maintain, support, and improve the Services, including for internal usage analytics, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. Any such processing will be performed in accordance with the DPA incorporated herein.

9.3 Data Security (Cloud Services)

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect Customer Data in our Cloud Services, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. Our security practices are described in our Security Documentation available at docs.dokploy.com/docs/core/remote-servers/security.

9.4 Data Security (On-Premise Software)

For On-Premise Software, Customer is solely responsible for implementing appropriate security measures, including encryption, access controls, network security, and compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

9.5 Backups

For Cloud Services, we perform daily backups and retain them for one hundred (100) days. For On-Premise Software, Customer is solely responsible for implementing backup procedures.

9.6 Data Portability

Upon termination, you may export your Customer Data for thirty (30) days following termination. After this period, we may delete your Customer Data. We are not obligated to retain Customer Data after the export period.

9.7 Data Processing

Our processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the Data Processing Agreement (hereinafter "DPA") attached hereto as Appendix I and is incorporated by reference. The DPA applies only to the extent that the Services involve the processing of Personal Data on behalf of the customer. In the event of a conflict between these terms and the DPA, the DPA shall prevail solely with respect to the Processing of Personal Data.

Section 10 – Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Services, including all software, designs, text, graphics, and other content (excluding Customer Data), are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, service marks, or logos.

10.2 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Services ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Services without obligation to you.

10.3 Customer Applications

You retain all intellectual property rights in applications, code, and content you develop or deploy using the Services.

Section 11 – Confidentiality

11.1 Definition

"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential, including pricing, business plans, technical data, and Customer Data.

11.2 Obligations

Each party agrees to: (a) protect the other party's Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information of similar nature but with no less than reasonable care; (b) use Confidential Information only for purposes directly related to performing under these Terms and as described in the Subscription Plan or Order Form; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as permitted under these Terms or with the prior written consent of the disclosing party and in accordance with the disclosing party's privacy policy.

Disclosure required by law: Recipient may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by applicable law or a valid Court Order provided that the recipient: (a) notifies the disclosing party immediately upon receiving notice of such a law or Order so that the disclosing party may seek a protective order or other remedies; and (b) reasonably cooperates with any efforts by the disclosing party to limit or protect the disclosure.

Recipient shall promptly notify the disclosing party upon becoming aware of any authorized access, use, or disclosure of Confidential Information.

11.3 Exceptions

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach; (b) was known prior to disclosure; (c) is received from a third party without confidentiality restrictions; or (d) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information.

Section 12 – Third-Party Services

The Services may integrate with or rely upon third-party services, including container registries, cloud providers, and external APIs. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services, and we make no warranties regarding them.

Section 13 – Term and Termination

13.1 Term

These Terms commence upon your first use of the Services and continue until terminated. Subscription Terms automatically renew for successive periods of the same duration unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty [30] days before the end of the current term.

13.2 Termination for Convenience

You may terminate your subscription at any time and without cause by providing thirty (30) days written notice. If you terminate for convenience under this Section, you will remain liable for the full balance of fees due for the remainder of the Term of the Agreement. No refunds are provided for unused portions of prepaid fees except as expressly stated in Section 6.5.

13.3 Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate this Agreement for the other's material breach by written notice specifying, in detail, the nature of the breach. The breaching party will have thirty (30) days from the date the party receives notice of the breach to cure the breach. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within thirty (30) days, the other party may terminate at the expiration of the cure period.

Either party may terminate this Agreement without advance notice in the event that the other party becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or ceases business operations.

13.4 Suspension

We may suspend your access to the Services immediately without notice if: (a) you violate the Acceptable Use Policy; (b) your use poses a security risk to the Services or other customers; (c) you fail to pay fees when due; or (d) we are required to do so by law.

13.5 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: (a) your license to use the Services immediately terminates; (b) you must cease all use of the Services and uninstall any On-Premise Software and delete all copies in its possession or control; (c) you may export Customer Data for thirty [30] days as provided in Section 9.6; (d) each party must return or destroy the other party's Confidential Information. Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16.

Section 14 – Warranties and Disclaimers

14.1 Our Warranties

We warrant that: (a) we have the authority to enter into these Terms; (b) the Services will perform materially in accordance with the Documentation; and (c) we will not knowingly introduce viruses or malicious code into the Services.

14.2 Disclaimer

Except as expressly provided in Section 14.1, the Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" with no representation or warranty of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of intellectual property rights, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, we have no obligation to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless Customer, including without limitation against claims related to product liability or infringement of intellectual property rights, unless this Agreement specifically provides for such an indemnity.

14.3 Beta Features

Beta, preview, or experimental features are provided "as is" without any warranty. We may modify or discontinue beta features at any time without notice.

Section 15 – Limitation of Liability

15.1 Exclusion of Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, or business interruption, regardless of the theory of liability and even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

15.2 Liability Cap

Our total cumulative liability under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of: (A) the amounts paid by you to us in the twelve [12] months preceding the claim; or (B) the value of the Agreement for the preceding twelve (12) months. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise.

15.3 Exceptions

The limitations in this Section 15 do not apply to: (a) your payment obligations; (b) either party's indemnification obligations; (c) breaches of confidentiality; (d) your violation of our intellectual property rights; or (e) claims arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Section 16 – Indemnification

16.1 Your Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, at your own cost, Dokploy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your Customer Data; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any third-party rights; or (e) applications or content you deploy using the Services.

16.2 Our Indemnification

We will indemnify and defend you, at our own cost, from third-party claims alleging that your authorized use of the Services infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, provided you: (a) promptly notify us of the claim; (b) give us sole control of the defense and settlement; and (c) provide reasonable cooperation.

Section 17 – Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

17.2 Dispute Resolution

[OPTION 1 - ARBITRATION: Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by AAA in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of Delaware. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.]

17.3 Waiver of Jury Trial

Each party waives its right to a jury trial for any dispute arising from these Terms.

Section 19 – Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. For material changes, we will provide at least thirty [30] days' notice via email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you may terminate your subscription before the changes take effect.

Section 20 – General Provisions

20.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement is the parties' entire agreement regarding its subject matter and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements regarding its subject matter. In this Agreement, headings are for convenience only and "including" and similar terms are to be construed without limitation. Excluding Orders, terms in business forms, purchase orders or quotes used by either party will not amend or modify this Agreement; any such documents are for administrative purposes only. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including electronic copies and PDFs), each of which is deemed an original and which together form one and the same Agreement.

20.2 Waivers and Severability

Waivers must be signed by the waiving party's authorized representative and cannot be implied from conduct. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it will be limited to the minimum extent necessary so the rest of this Agreement remains in effect.

20.4 Assignment

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior consent of the other party, except that either party may assign this Agreement, with notice to the other party, in connection with the assigning party's merger, reorganization, acquisition or other transfer of all or substantially all of its assets or voting securities. Any non-permitted assignment is void. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of each party's permitted successors and assigns.

20.5 Notices

A. Except as set out in this Agreement, notices, requests and approvals under this Agreement must be in writing to the addresses on the Cover Page and will be deemed given: (1) upon receipt if by personal delivery, (2) upon receipt if by certified or registered U.S. mail (return receipt requested), (3) one day after dispatch if by a commercial overnight delivery or (4) upon delivery if by email. Either party may update its address with notice to the other.

B. Provider may also send operational notices through the Cloud Service.

20.6 Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for a delay or failure to perform this Agreement due to a Force Majeure. If a Force Majeure materially adversely affects the Cloud Service for 15 or more consecutive days, either party may terminate the affected Order(s) upon notice to the other and Provider will refund to Customer any pre-paid, unused fees for the terminated portion of the Subscription Term. However, this Section does not limit Customer's obligations to pay fees owed.

20.7 Independent Contractors

The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.

Section 21 – Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Dokploy Technologies, Inc.

2912 Steiner St Unit 4 San Francisco, CA 94123

Email: [email protected]

Appendix I - Data Processing Addendum

This Data Protection Addendum ("DPA") is attached to and incorporated into the Terms of Service. Customer and Provider enter into this DPA by agreeing to the Terms of Service. Capitalized terms not defined in this DPA are defined in the Terms of Service or DPA Setup Page.

Definitions

  • "Agreement" means the Agreement between Customer and Provider incorporating the Bonterms Cloud Terms which is specified on the DPA Setup Page.
  • "Audit" and "Audit Parameters" are defined in Section 9.3 below.
  • "Audit Report" is defined in Section 9.2 below.
  • "Controller" means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of Processing of Personal Data.
  • "Customer Instructions" is defined in Section 3.1 below.
  • "Customer Personal Data" means Personal Data in Customer Data (as defined in the Agreement).
  • "Data Protection Laws" means all laws and regulations applicable to the Processing of Customer Personal Data under the Agreement, including, as applicable: (i) the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, and any binding regulations promulgated thereunder ("CCPA"), (ii) the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) ("EU GDPR" or "GDPR"), (iii) the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection ("FADP"), (iv) the EU GDPR as it forms part of the law of England and Wales by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the "UK GDPR") and (v) the UK Data Protection Act 2018; in each case, as updated, amended or replaced from time to time.
  • "Data Subject" means the identified or identifiable natural person to whom Customer Personal Data relates.
  • "DPA Effective Date" is specified on the DPA Setup Page.
  • "DPA Setup Page" means a separate document executed by Customer and Provider which causes this DPA to become an Attachment to their Agreement.
  • "EEA" means European Economic Area.
  • "Key Terms" means Agreement, DPA Effective Date and Subprocessor List as specified by the parties on the DPA Setup Page.
  • "Personal Data" means information about an identified or identifiable natural person or which otherwise constitutes "personal data", "personal information", "personally identifiable information" or similar terms as defined in Data Protection Laws.
  • "Processing" and inflections thereof refer to any operation or set of operations that is performed on Personal Data or on sets of Personal Data, whether or not by automated means.
  • "Processor" means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which Processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
  • "Restricted Transfer" means: (i) where EU GDPR applies, a transfer of Customer Personal Data from the EEA to a country outside the EEA that is not subject to an adequacy determination, (ii) where UK GDPR applies, a transfer of Customer Personal Data from the United Kingdom to any other country that is not subject to an adequacy determination or (iii) where FADP applies, a transfer of Customer Personal Data from Switzerland to any other country that is not subject to an adequacy determination.
  • "Schedules" means one or more schedules incorporated by the parties in their DPA Setup Page. The default Schedules for this DPA are: Schedule 1 Subject Matter and Details of Processing; Schedule 2 Technical and Organizational Measures; Schedule 3 Cross-Border Transfer Mechanisms; Schedule 4 Region-Specific Term.
  • "Security Incident" means any breach of security that leads to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Customer Personal Data being Processed by Provider.
  • "Specified Notice Period" is 48 hours.
  • "Subprocessor" means any third party authorized by Provider to Process any Customer Personal Data.
  • "Subprocessor List" means the list of Provider's Subprocessors as identified or linked to on the DPA Setup Page.

The full DPA continues with sections on Scope and Duration, Processing of Personal Data, Confidentiality, Compliance with Laws, Subprocessors, Security, Data Subject Requests, Data Return or Deletion, Audits, and Cross-Border Transfers/Region-Specific Terms. For the complete legal text of the Data Processing Addendum, please contact [email protected].