Legal &
Compliance

Transparency and legal compliance are core to our mission. Here's everything you need to know about our legal framework.

Company Information

TauOS is developed and maintained by The Tau Foundation, a privacy-first technology company.

The Tau Foundation

Company Name

The Tau Foundation

Legal Entity

Tau LLC

Website

https://www.tauos.org

Contact

legal@tauos.org

Our Mission

The Tau Foundation is committed to building privacy-first technology that puts users back in control of their digital lives. We believe privacy is a fundamental human right that should be protected by default.

Privacy-first development
Open source commitment
User sovereignty

Licensing

TauOS uses an open-core licensing model that balances openness with sustainability.

Core OS

GPL v3

The core operating system and kernel components are licensed under GPL v3 for maximum openness.

Applications

MIT License

Most TauOS applications are licensed under MIT for broad adoption and compatibility.

Proprietary Components

Commercial License

Some advanced features and enterprise components use commercial licensing.

Privacy & Compliance

We take privacy and legal compliance seriously. Here's how we protect your rights.

GDPR Compliance

Data Minimization

We collect only the data necessary for service operation

Right to Deletion

Users can request complete data deletion at any time

Data Portability

Export your data in standard formats

Security Standards

End-to-End Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

Zero-Knowledge Architecture

We cannot access your encrypted data

Regular Security Audits

Independent security assessments conducted annually

Terms of Service

Our commitment to transparency and user rights in clear, understandable terms.

User Rights

You have the right to privacy, data control, and transparency. We will never sell your data or use it for purposes you haven't explicitly agreed to.

Service Availability

We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We will notify users of planned maintenance in advance.

Limitation of Liability

TauOS is provided 'as is' without warranties. We are not liable for damages arising from use of our software or services.

Updates and Changes

We may update these terms with 30 days notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Contact Information

Have questions about our legal framework? We're here to help.

Legal Inquiries

For legal questions, compliance issues, or terms of service inquiries

legal@tauos.org

Privacy Support

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or GDPR inquiries

privacy@tauos.org

General Support

For general questions about TauOS and our services

support@tauos.org

Questions About Our Legal Framework?

We believe in transparency and are happy to answer any questions about our legal policies and compliance.