legal: Usage policy V2.0

Note: versions >= x.x.1 require users to comply with POLICY.md.

POLICY.md

@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+# BoredOS — Usage Policy & Legal Notice
+
+Version 2.0 | Last updated: May 2026
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose of This Document
+
+This document provides additional context about the intended use of BoredOS and outlines important legal and practical considerations.
+
+**It is not a software license.**  
+BoredOS is licensed exclusively under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3), which governs your rights to use, modify, and distribute the software.
+
+In the event of any conflict, the GPLv3 takes full precedence.
+
+---
+
+## 2. License
+
+BoredOS is free software released under the **GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3)**.
+
+You are free to:
+- Use the software for any purpose
+- Study and modify the source code
+- Redistribute original or modified versions
+
+A copy of the GPLv3 is provided in the [`LICENSE`](./LICENSE) file.
+
+---
+
+## 3. No Age Verification or Regulatory Features
+
+BoredOS is designed as a **local operating system** and:
+
+- Does not implement **age verification**
+- Does not implement **age-gating**
+- Does not perform **identity checks**
+- Does not collect or process **personal data**
+
+There are currently no plans to introduce such features.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Responsibility for Legal Compliance
+
+Laws and regulations vary between jurisdictions and may apply differently depending on how software is used or distributed.
+
+**You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use, distribution, or deployment of BoredOS complies with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.**
+
+This includes, but is not limited to, laws relating to:
+
+- Child safety and age-appropriate design  
+- Data protection and privacy  
+- Software distribution and platform obligations  
+
+If your use case requires features that BoredOS does not provide (such as age verification), you are responsible for implementing those features yourself or choosing alternative software.
+
+---
+
+## 5. No Representation of Legal Compliance
+
+The author makes **no representation or warranty** that BoredOS complies with any specific legal or regulatory framework, including but not limited to:
+
+- The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273)  
+- The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)  
+- The UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children’s Code)  
+- Any similar laws in other jurisdictions  
+
+BoredOS is general-purpose software and is not designed or certified for compliance with regulatory regimes.
+
+---
+
+## 6. No Monitoring or Enforcement
+
+BoredOS:
+
+- Does not track users  
+- Does not verify location or identity  
+- Does not enforce jurisdiction-specific restrictions  
+
+The author has no technical ability to monitor or control how the software is used.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Privacy
+
+**BoredOS collects no data.**
+
+- No telemetry  
+- No analytics  
+- No crash reporting  
+- No accounts  
+- No background network communication  
+
+All operation is local to the user’s device.
+
+The source code is hosted on GitHub, which is operated by GitHub, Inc. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policy.
+
+---
+
+## 8. Disclaimer of Warranty
+
+BoredOS is provided **"as is"**, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including:
+
+- Merchantability  
+- Fitness for a particular purpose  
+- Non-infringement  
+
+The author does not guarantee that:
+
+- The software is free of bugs or vulnerabilities  
+- The software will work on any specific hardware  
+- The software is suitable for any particular use case  
+
+---
+
+## 9. Limitation of Liability
+
+To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the author shall not be liable for:
+
+- Data loss  
+- Hardware damage  
+- Loss of profits  
+- Business interruption  
+- Any indirect or consequential damages  
+
+Nothing in this section excludes liability where such exclusion is not permitted by law.
+
+---
+
+## 10. Trademarks and Attribution
+
+"BoredOS" and associated branding may not be used to endorse or promote derived products without prior permission.
+
+This does not limit your rights under the GPLv3, but applies to branding and representation.
+
+---
+
+## 11. Changes to This Document
+
+This document may be updated to reflect changes in legal context or project direction.
+
+The latest version will always be available in the repository.  
+Previous versions will remain accessible via version history.
+
+---
+
+## 12. Contact
+
+For questions or concerns, open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the author via email at chris@boreddev.nl. 
+
+---
+
+*BoredOS Usage Policy v2.0 — May 2026*

src/core/main.c

@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@
 #include "sys/module_manager.h"
 #include "sys/bootfs_state.h"
 #include "input/keymap.h"
+#include "input/keyboard.h"
 
 extern void sysfs_init_subsystems(void);
 
@@ -234,6 +235,48 @@ static void fat32_mkdir_recursive(const char *path) {
     }
 }
 
+static bool usage_policy_prompt(void) {
+    kconsole_set_active(true);
+    serial_write("BoredOS - Please read the Usage Policy provided with this software before continuing.\n");
+    serial_write("Do you agree to the terms? [y/N]\n");
+
+    while (1) {
+        if ((inb(0x64) & 1) == 0) {
+            asm volatile("pause");
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        uint8_t scancode = inb(0x60);
+        keyboard_event_t ev;
+        if (!keyboard_handle_set1_scancode(scancode, &ev)) {
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        if (!ev.pressed) {
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        if (ev.keycode == KEY_ENTER || ev.keycode == KEY_KP_ENTER) {
+            serial_write("\n");
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        if (!ev.is_text) {
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        if (ev.codepoint == 'y' || ev.codepoint == 'Y') {
+            serial_write("\n");
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        if (ev.codepoint == 'n' || ev.codepoint == 'N') {
+            serial_write("\n");
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 void kmain(void) {
     init_serial();
     vfs_init();
@@ -445,6 +488,11 @@ void kmain(void) {
         smp_init(NULL);
     }
 
+    if (!usage_policy_prompt()) {
+        log_fail("Usage policy not accepted, halting");
+        hcf();
+    }
+
     wm_init();
 
     asm volatile("sti");

src/core/version.c

@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ void get_os_info(os_info_t *info) {
     for (size_t i = 0; i < sizeof(os_info_t); i++) p[i] = 0;
 
     const char *os_name = "BoredOS";
-    const char *os_version = "26.5-dev";
+    const char *os_version = "26.5.1-stable";
     const char *os_codename = "Genesis";
     const char *kernel_name = "Boredkernel";
-    const char *kernel_version = "4.2.0-dev";
+    const char *kernel_version = "4.2.1-stable";
     const char *build_date = __DATE__;
     const char *build_time = __TIME__;
     const char *build_arch = "x86_64";