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Last updated: June 28, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using ReadmeDesign (the "Service"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms & Eligibility

By browsing ReadmeDesign or using any of our template resources, you agree to these Terms. You represent that you are at least 18 years of age, or have the valid consent of a parent or guardian, to agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ReadmeDesign provides a curated gallery of free, copy-paste GitHub Profile README Markdown templates. All templates are served entirely client-side. No accounts, subscriptions, or payments are required.

3. Permitted Use of Templates

All Markdown templates hosted on ReadmeDesign are released under a free-to-use, attribution-not-required license for personal GitHub profiles. You may:

  • Copy, paste, and modify templates for use on your own GitHub profile repository.
  • Share screenshots of your profile that use our templates.
  • Use templates commercially (e.g., as your professional developer profile linked in job applications).

You may not:

  • Redistribute or resell the templates themselves as standalone products.
  • Claim authorship of the ReadmeDesign platform, gallery, or original template designs.
  • Scrape or bulk-download templates using automated tools for redistribution purposes.

4. Intellectual Property

The ReadmeDesign website, including its design system, code, copy, and brand identity, is the intellectual property of ReadmeDesign (operated by ReadmeDesign). The template Markdown content is provided under a permissive free-use license as described above.

5. Third-Party Content & Widgets

Our templates reference third-party services such as Shields.io, github-readme-stats, streak-stats, and komarev.com profile view counters. ReadmeDesign is not affiliated with these services. Their availability and terms are governed by their respective owners. We make no warranty that these external widget URLs will remain functional.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

ReadmeDesign is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ReadmeDesign shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

8. Advertising & Cookies

ReadmeDesign displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and third-party vendors. These vendors use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this or other websites. By using this Service, you acknowledge our use of these tracking technologies as detailed in our Privacy Policy, which governs how these cookies are managed and how you can opt out. We do not endorse advertised products or services.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. The updated "Last updated" date will be reflected at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Himachal Pradesh, India, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please reach out directly: