Welcome to Piete Piet, a community-driven platform documenting DIY hardware hacks and tool modifications created by hobbyists since 2020. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service, which outline your responsibilities and the activities that are expressly prohibited while participating in our community.
User Responsibilities
- You must be at least 18 years old and reside in the United States to contribute content or engage with other members.
- All submissions—including text, images, schematics, and code—must be your original work or properly licensed, and you must provide appropriate attribution where required.
- Maintain a respectful environment: refrain from harassment, hate speech, or any behavior that could intimidate or threaten other community members.
- Protect personal data: do not share private information about yourself or others without explicit consent.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the creation, distribution, and use of hardware, software, and related content.
Prohibited Activities
- Posting or distributing content that infringes on intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, or copyrights.
- Sharing instructions or facilitating the creation of devices that could be used for illegal activities, such as weaponization, unauthorized surveillance, or hacking of protected systems.
- Uploading malicious software, viruses, or any code designed to disrupt, degrade, or damage hardware, networks, or other users’ devices.
- Engaging in commercial activities on the site without prior written permission, including selling, licensing, or otherwise monetizing Piete Piet content.
- Attempting to reverse‑engineer, modify, or tamper with the Piete Piet platform itself, including its source code, APIs, or underlying infrastructure.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms, suspend or terminate user accounts, and cooperate with law enforcement when necessary. While we strive to provide accurate and safe information, Piete Piet does not guarantee the functionality, safety, or legality of any project, and you assume all risks associated with building, testing, or deploying hardware hacks.
For any questions, concerns, or to report violations, please refer to our Contact Us page. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of these terms, as updated from time to time.