Last Updated: December 12, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of OpenCore Legacy Patcher software and our website (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
By downloading, installing, or using OpenCore Legacy Patcher, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is an open-source software application that enables the installation and operation of modern macOS versions on officially unsupported Mac computers. The Service includes:
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is released under an open-source license. The software's source code is available on GitHub and is subject to the license terms specified in the repository. Key points include:
For the complete license text, please refer to the LICENSE file in the GitHub repository.
You agree to use OpenCore Legacy Patcher responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You are responsible for:
You agree NOT to:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is designed to modify your Mac's system software. While we strive to ensure safety and reliability, we cannot guarantee that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OpenCore Legacy Patcher, its contributors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
OpenCore Legacy Patcher is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc. By using OpenCore Legacy Patcher:
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
The OpenCore Legacy Patcher name, logo, and documentation are the intellectual property of the project contributors. While the software is open-source, trademarks and branding materials may have separate usage restrictions.
If you contribute code, documentation, or other materials to the project:
Before using OpenCore Legacy Patcher, you must:
System modifications can potentially result in data loss, hardware issues, or system instability. By using the Service, you accept these risks.
Using OpenCore Legacy Patcher may affect your Mac's hardware warranty status. You acknowledge that:
We may update, modify, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any changes to or discontinuation of the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
When participating in OpenCore Legacy Patcher community spaces (Discord, GitHub, etc.), you agree to:
Violation of community guidelines may result in removal from community spaces.
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 18, you should have parental or guardian consent before using the Service, as it involves system modifications that could affect computer functionality.
We reserve the right to:
You may stop using the Service at any time. Uninstalling OpenCore from your Mac removes the patcher's modifications, though you should follow proper uninstallation procedures.
If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first through our contact form or Discord to attempt informal resolution.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international open-source software principles and the laws of the jurisdiction where disputes arise.
Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally may be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the jurisdiction where the dispute arises.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and OpenCore Legacy Patcher regarding the Service.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision must be in writing and signed by us.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
BY USING OPENCORE LEGACY PATCHER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MODIFYING YOUR MAC'S SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES.