OG.im is part of the WeThePeople, ApS
Contact: info@og.im
Server Location: Denmark
OG.im provides free XMPP/Jabber instant messaging services based on the open XMPP protocol. This service is provided on a best-effort basis without any warranty or guarantee of availability, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
3.1 Acceptable Use
Users of OG.im agree to use the service in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
- Transmitting illegal content, including but not limited to child exploitation material
- Harassment, stalking, or threatening other users
- Spam, unsolicited bulk messaging, or automated abuse
- Distribution of malware or malicious code
- Attempts to compromise server security or other users' accounts
- Impersonation or identity fraud
- Any activity that violates the rights of others
3.2 Account Registration
Users may register accounts through in-band registration. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
3.3 Service Modifications and Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time
- Terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms
- Remove content that violates these terms or applicable laws
4.1 Our Commitment to Privacy
OG.im is committed to protecting user privacy and operates on principles of data minimization. We do not:
- Sell, trade, or monetize user data
- Perform behavioral tracking or analytics
- Share data with advertisers or third parties for marketing
- Read your messages (end-to-end encrypted messages are unreadable by us)
4.2 Data We Collect
To provide XMPP services, we may temporarily process:
- Account Information: Username and hashed password
- Connection Data: IP addresses and connection timestamps are only stored in-flight for the application to work, but not stored persistently
- Message Metadata: Message routing information (sender, recipient, timestamp)
- Stored Messages: Messages stored via MAM (Message Archive Management) for 30 days
- File Uploads: Files stored for 7 days with a 20 MB size limit
4.3 Data Retention
- Connection data is only stored in-flight and not retained persistently
- Archived messages (MAM) are automatically deleted after 30 days
- Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 7 days
- Inactive accounts may be deleted after prolonged inactivity
4.4 Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Delete your account and associated data at any time (XEP-0077)
- Use end-to-end encryption (OMEMO, OpenPGP) to protect message content
- Request information about data we hold about your account
- Register without providing an email address
Encryption: We strongly recommend using OMEMO or OpenPGP encryption for all sensitive communications. When properly implemented, end-to-end encryption ensures that message content cannot be read by the server operator, internet service providers, or third parties.
XMPP is a federated protocol. When you communicate with users on other XMPP servers:
- Messages are transmitted to and processed by the recipient's server
- Each server has its own privacy policies and terms
- We have no control over third-party server policies or practices
- End-to-end encryption protects message content across servers
6.1 Jurisdiction
This service is operated from Denmark and is subject to Danish law. We will comply with valid legal requests from competent authorities under Danish jurisdiction.
6.2 Data Requests
In the event of a valid legal request:
- We can only provide data that we actually possess
- End-to-end encrypted message content cannot be decrypted by us
- We will challenge overly broad or inappropriate requests when possible
- We will notify affected users unless legally prohibited from doing so
Users are solely responsible for the content they transmit through OG.im. We do not:
- Monitor or review message content
- Pre-screen communications
- Endorse any content transmitted by users
However, we will take action against accounts found to be engaging in prohibited activities when brought to our attention.
If you encounter illegal content, spam, or abuse originating from OG.im, please report it to:
Abuse Contact: info@og.im
Please include:
- The JID (Jabber ID) of the offending account
- Date and time of the incident
- Description of the violation
- Any relevant evidence (screenshots, message headers)
No Warranty: This service is provided "AS IS" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. We make no guarantees regarding service availability, reliability, or data integrity.
While we strive to maintain reliable service:
- Service interruptions may occur due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors
- We are not liable for any loss of data or service disruptions
- Users should maintain their own backups of important information
To the maximum extent permitted by law, OG.im and its operators shall not be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from service interruptions or unavailability
- Actions or content of third-party users or federated servers
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be announced through appropriate channels. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
OG.im is built on open-source XMPP server software. The XMPP protocol is an open standard, ensuring:
- Transparency in how the protocol operates
- No proprietary lock-in
- Community review and security audits
- Your ability to migrate to any other XMPP server
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this legal notice, terms of service, or privacy practices:
Email: info@og.im
Philosophy: OG.im exists to provide private, autonomous communication free from corporate surveillance and data exploitation. We believe in the principles of decentralization, user privacy, and open standards. This service is run as a community resource, not a profit-seeking enterprise.
