Open Impact Terms of Service
Short Summary
The Open Impact platform is shared infrastructure stewarded for public benefit by Open Future Foundation Inc.
Here are the key things to know:
You own your data. Anything you create or upload remains yours.
We don’t sell your data. And we don’t share it with third parties without your consent.
You control what’s public. Your information is only visible to others if you choose to share or publish it.
We steward the platform. Open Impact is not a commercial product—it is maintained in service of collective action and evolving toward participatory governance. Learn more in the full terms below.
We prioritize security and privacy. Your data is protected using industry best practices.
You’re responsible for how you use the platform. We provide the infrastructure; you decide how to use it in your work.
This summary is meant to help you quickly understand how the Platform works. Please review the full Terms below for complete details.
Full Terms
Welcome to Open Impact, a platform stewarded by Open Future Foundation Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a nonprofit organization operating in service of shared infrastructure for collective action.
These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Open Impact platform, including any associated tools, services, and websites (collectively, the “Platform”).
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.
1. Purpose of the Platform
Open Impact is shared digital infrastructure designed to support coordination, documentation, measurement, and storytelling for ecological, social, and community-led initiatives.
The Platform is stewarded in service of public benefit, following the mission of Open Future Foundation Inc.:
to build and steward shared social, technical, and financial infrastructure that enables communities to coordinate, resource, and scale solutions to ecological and social challenges.
The Platform exists to:
Support collaboration across organizations and networks
Enable documentation and sharing of impact and learning
Coordinate projects, resources, and initiatives
Increase visibility for community-led work
2. Stewardship & Governance
Open Impact is currently stewarded by Open Future Foundation Inc. in alignment with its mission to support just, regenerative, and community-driven futures.
Our governance approach is evolving:
The Platform is stewarded for public benefit
We are actively working toward a more participatory, member-informed governance model
Over time, stewardship may include shared governance mechanisms, community input, and distributed decision-making structures
We commit to transparency in how the Platform evolves and is governed.
3. Eligibility
By using Open Impact, you represent that you are able to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law.
4. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account.
You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account
Notify us of unauthorized use
You are responsible for activity under your account.
5. Data Ownership & Control
We operate under a user-owned data model:
You retain full ownership of all data you create or upload
We do not sell your data
We do not share your data with third parties without your explicit consent
Your data is only made public if you choose to publish it
You may:
Control visibility and sharing settings
Edit or update your data at any time
Export your data (where technically feasible)
Request deletion of your data
We view ourselves as stewards of infrastructure—not owners of your information.
6. License to Operate the Platform
To provide the Platform, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to:
Store, process, and display your data
Enable collaboration, reporting, and visualization features
Improve platform functionality
This license exists solely to operate and improve the Platform and does not grant us rights to use your data beyond that scope.
7. Privacy Policy
7.1 What We Collect
We may collect:
Account information (e.g., name, email)
Content you create or upload (projects, data, resources, reports)
Usage data (e.g., interactions with features, performance metrics)
7.2 How We Use Data
We use data only to:
Operate and maintain the Platform
Enable collaboration and coordination features
Provide user support
Improve usability and performance
We do not:
Sell user data
Use data for advertising
Share data with third parties without consent
7.3 Data Storage & Location
Data is stored on secure servers located in the United States.
If you access the Platform from outside the United States, including from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal data transferred internationally, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
While we take strong measures to protect your data, data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country of residence.
You may contact us at [email protected] to request additional information about the safeguards we use.
We can also accommodate specific data retention policies where required.
7.4 Security Practices
We implement industry best practices, including:
Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest
Role-based access controls
Dual firewall protection (including Cloudflare)
IP whitelisting for sensitive access
Denial-of-service protection
Alignment with OWASP Top 10 security principles
7.5 Data Access
Access to user data is limited to authorized personnel for support, maintenance, and security
We do not access or use your data for any other purpose
7.6 Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, edit, or delete your data
Control how your data is shared or published
Request information about how your data is used
8. Collaboration & Shared Spaces
The Platform enables shared workspaces across organizations and networks.
In these environments:
Contributors retain ownership of their individual content
Shared outputs may be visible to authorized participants
Governance of shared spaces may be defined by participating groups
We encourage clear agreements among collaborators regarding shared data and outputs.
9. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Violate laws or regulations
Upload harmful, abusive, or unlawful content
Interfere with Platform functionality
Attempt unauthorized access
We may suspend or terminate access for violations.
10. Platform Stewardship & Intellectual Property
The Platform’s underlying technology, design, and systems are stewarded by Open Future Foundation Inc. for public benefit.
You may not:
Reproduce or redistribute the Platform without permission
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Your content remains yours.
11. Service Availability
We aim for reliable access but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
We may:
Update or improve features
Perform maintenance
Evolve the Platform over time
We will aim to communicate significant changes where possible.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Platform at any time.
We may suspend or terminate access if:
Terms are violated
Required for legal or security reasons
Upon termination:
You retain ownership of your data
We will provide reasonable access for export where feasible
13. Disclaimers
The Platform is provided “as is.”
We do not guarantee:
Accuracy of user-generated content
Suitability for regulatory or financial decisions
Users are responsible for how they use the Platform.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Open Future Foundation Inc. is not liable for:
Indirect or consequential damages
Loss of data, revenue, or opportunities
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms as the Platform and its governance evolve.
We will notify users of material changes by:
Updating this page
Revising the “Last Updated” date
Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Contact us:
Last updated 03/26/26