The foundational framework of the Ocal software ecosystem. Designed with transparency, developer empowerment, and user sovereignty at its core.
Effective Date: April 2026· Version 5.3 (Public Release)· Published by Gaming Network Studio
OPEN GOVERNANCE. NO HIDDEN CLAUSES.
Permissive software rights
Zero vendor lock-in
Transparent terms
KEY PRINCIPLES
Core tenets of our terms.
Straightforward rules designed to keep software open and honest.
PERMISSIVE USE
Open Core License
Granted for personal research, everyday productivity, and professional creation under permissive open-source terms.
USER CONTROLLED
Local Script Accountability
Users maintain complete authority and responsibility over automated tasks, custom scripts, and local AI reasoning calls.
100% LOCAL
Data Sovereignty Guarantee
No telemetry. No cloud syncing of private keys. Your digital footprint remains 100% on your local hardware.
ACTIVE BUILDS
Continuous Release Cycle
Ocal is actively developed software. Updates, features, and platform enhancements are delivered with clear changelogs.
SECTION 01
License Rights & Permitted Use
Ocal Browser and Ocal Screen are provided as open-source desktop software by Gaming Network Studio. You are granted a worldwide, non-exclusive license to download, install, run, and study the application binaries for personal, commercial, academic, and creative endeavors without fee.
Permissive Open Source
You can freely inspect our code, suggest improvements, and fork repositories in accordance with the project's license on GitHub.
SECTION 02
Acceptable Use Policy
Ocal is built to foster human focus and creativity on the web. You agree not to utilize Ocal's native engine, automation hooks, or network stack to orchestrate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, automated credential stuffing, or unauthorized security breaches against third-party systems.
Ethical Browsing Mandate
The speed and power of Ocal must be used responsibly and in compliance with all applicable digital regulations.
SECTION 03
Local AI & Script Execution
Ocal provides local integration bridges to inferential language models (e.g., Ollama). Because these agents operate on your own device and according to prompts provided by you, Gaming Network Studio assumes no liability for content generated, summarized, or acted upon by local AI processes within your browser.
User-Directed Intelligence
You are in command of all automated workflows and context queries executed inside your local instance.
SECTION 04
Intellectual Property & Trademarks
The 'Ocal' name, logo, 4-dot mark, and Gaming Network Studio assets are proprietary trademarks of Gaming Network Studio. While the core codebase is open, creating deceptive forks or redistributing modified binaries claiming to be official Ocal releases without authorization is prohibited.
Brand Integrity
Please credit Gaming Network Studio when referencing or distributing derived works based on the Ocal codebase.
SECTION 05
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
Ocal is provided on an 'as-is' and 'as-available' basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While we take extraordinary care in testing stability and memory isolation, Gaming Network Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from hardware incompatibility or third-party web content.
Transparent Craftsmanship
We resolve reported edge-case bugs rapidly in public GitHub releases and welcome community review.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common Questions Regarding Terms
Can I use Ocal in a commercial organization or workplace?+
Yes. Ocal is completely free to install and use in business, educational, and commercial environments. You do not need to pay per-seat licenses.
Can I build extensions or modifications for Ocal?+
Yes. Ocal supports standard WebExtensions and provides open configuration endpoints via user_config.json. You may develop, distribute, and monetize your own extensions freely.
How are changes to these terms communicated?+
Any updates to our terms will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date and noted in our official release changelogs on GitHub.
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