Terms and policies
We have legal agreements for the production of our software, the way we present it on our websites and the protection of intellectual property — both yours and ours. In the sections below, you can see all the legal terms and policies for Ubuntu and Canonical.
Website terms and conditions
These terms and conditions cover both Ubuntu and Canonical. They govern the content of our websites, including things like the use of images and text.
Privacy
Your privacy is extremely important. Our privacy policy explains what data we collect from you via both our websites and our software — and what we do with it.
Service Terms
Terms and conditions are for when you purchase services from Canonical.
Intellectual property rights
Our intellectual property rights policy lets you use, modify and redistribute Ubuntu. It also outlines how you can use our trademarks, design assets and other copyrighted materials.
Online accounts
Ubuntu online accounts are provided by Canonical. This legal notice applies to your use of Ubuntu online accounts and incorporates the terms of our legal notice and our privacy policy.
U1 and Software Centre
Ubuntu One and the Ubuntu software centre are provided by Canonical. This legal notice applies to your use of Ubuntu One and the Ubuntu software centre.
Confidentiality agreement standard form
You can enter into a confidentiality agreement with Canonical. Please use this form where directed to by Canonical.
Terms and conditions for developers
This is a legal agreement between Canonical and anyone who builds apps for distribution by Canonical on an Ubuntu platform (the Ubuntu Software Centre, for example).
Launchpad terms of service
The terms for use of our Launchpad service, a suite of tools to help people and teams to work together on software projects.
Livepatch terms of service
The terms of service of our Livepatch service which provides users of Ubuntu with a subscription to use the Livepatch on up to three physical or virtual Ubuntu systems.
JAAS Beta Terms of Service
This is a legal agreement between Canonical and users of the Juju-as-a-Service Beta.
Ubuntu font licence
This is a licence which allows the licensed fonts to be used, studied, modified and redistributed freely.
Systems information notice
Find out about the information we may collect during installation of Ubuntu.
Partner Portal terms and conditions
Terms and conditions governing use of Canonical's Partner Portal.
Anbox Cloud Demo privacy notice
This privacy notice tells you about the information collected from you when you access the Anbox Cloud Demo Service.
MOTD Information
Find out about the information we may collect for Message of the Day (MOTD).
Snap Store Terms of Service
The terms for use of our Snap Store and services delivered via snapcraft.io.
Canonical Credentials Terms of Service
The terms governing use of Canonical's Credentials service.
Canonical Ubuntu Community Discourse Forum Terms of Service
The terms governing use of Canonical's Ubuntu Community Discourse Forum.
Canonical Support Portal Terms of Service
The terms governing use of Canonical’s support portal.