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Last updated 3 November 2026. These documents describe the current Techie Debt product behavior. They are not legal advice and do not certify compliance with any privacy or consumer law.

Terms of Service

TechieDebt · Operator: T. Pavithra. Support: hello@stacksyte.com.

Welcome to TechieDebt

These Terms of Service explain the rules for accessing and using TechieDebt, including our website, integrations, assessment services and public leaderboard.

By creating an account, connecting a source-code platform, purchasing an assessment or using TechieDebt, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the platform.

1. About TechieDebt

TechieDebt is a technology assessment platform that evaluates selected software repositories and generates an overall technical debt and technology health score.

TechieDebt allows developers to:

  • Connect their source-code hosting accounts.
  • Select repositories for assessment.
  • Submit project names and website links.
  • Receive an overall assessment score.
  • Participate in the public TechieDebt leaderboard.
  • Showcase their projects to visitors through the leaderboard.

TechieDebt currently supports three integrations:

  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket
  • GitLab

Platform information

TechieDebt is currently operated by an individual and is not represented as an incorporated company or LLP.

2. Account registration

To use TechieDebt, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Provide accurate registration information.
  • Use an account that you are authorised to access.
  • Provide genuine project information.
  • Keep your account credentials secure.

You are responsible for activities carried out through your account.

You must not impersonate another person or submit repositories without proper authorisation.

3. Source-code integrations

TechieDebt allows users to connect their GitHub, Bitbucket or GitLab accounts.

By connecting an account, you authorise TechieDebt to access the repositories and information covered by the permissions you approve.

Please note:

  • Connecting an account does not automatically start an assessment.
  • You must select the repositories you want assessed.
  • You must have permission to access and submit those repositories.
  • Repository access is intended for assessment purposes and is read-only.
  • You can revoke the permissions granted to TechieDebt through the relevant source-code platform or available account settings.

TechieDebt is not responsible for access issues caused by changes to your source-code account, repository permissions or third-party platform services.

4. Assessment process

To start an assessment, you must:

  • Create or access your TechieDebt account.
  • Connect one or more supported source-code platforms.
  • Select the repositories you want included in the assessment.
  • Enter the names of the projects you want to showcase.
  • Provide the corresponding project website links.
  • Select one project as your primary or featured project.
  • Complete the assessment payment.
  • Start the assessment.

TechieDebt evaluates the selected repositories collectively and generates one overall assessment score.

4.1 Overall score

Your score represents the technical condition of the repositories submitted for that assessment.

It does not represent your entire GitHub, Bitbucket or GitLab account unless all relevant repositories have been included.

TechieDebt does not generate individual project or repository scores under the current assessment model.

4.2 Assessment results

Assessment results are generated using available repository information, supported dependency files, lockfiles and relevant technical information.

Results may vary depending on the repositories submitted, supported technologies and available third-party information.

TechieDebt does not guarantee that every technical issue, outdated dependency or compatibility concern will be identified.

5. Assessment fees and payments

TechieDebt charges the following one-time assessment fees:

  • International customers: USD $7 per assessment.
  • Customers in India: INR ₹499 per assessment.

These are fixed prices for their respective markets. The INR price is not calculated by converting the USD price at the prevailing exchange rate.

Available payment methods may include:

International payments

  • International debit and credit cards.
  • Other supported international payment methods.

Indian payments

  • UPI.
  • Indian debit and credit cards.
  • Net banking.
  • Other supported Indian payment methods.

The applicable price, taxes and any additional charges will be displayed at checkout before payment.

One payment covers one assessment submission, regardless of the number of selected repositories, projects or supported source-code platforms included in that submission.

Every new assessment or reassessment requires a separate payment.

An assessment will begin after successful payment confirmation.

6. Reassessment

You may request another assessment after a minimum waiting period of 15 calendar days from the completion of your previous assessment.

The following rules apply:

  • The 15-day period includes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
  • Each reassessment costs USD $7 for international customers or INR ₹499 for customers in India.
  • Reassessment is not free.
  • A new assessment generates a new overall score based on the repositories submitted for that assessment.
  • Previous assessment records may be retained for historical reference.
  • The latest completed assessment may be used for leaderboard ranking.
  • The waiting period applies to the developer's next assessment submission, not separately to individual repositories.

7. Public leaderboard

TechieDebt provides a public leaderboard where developers can be ranked based on their overall assessment scores.

Each developer receives one leaderboard entry, regardless of the number of projects or repositories submitted.

The main leaderboard may display:

  • Rank.
  • Developer name or username.
  • Number of submitted projects.
  • Primary or featured project.
  • Featured project's website link.
  • Overall TechieDebt score.

7.1 Developer-specific page

Visitors can click a developer's name to view a separate page containing:

  • Developer name or username.
  • Overall assessment score.
  • Number of submitted projects.
  • Submitted project names.
  • Corresponding project website links.

Individual project scores and repository-level scores are not provided under the current assessment model.

7.2 Project names and website links

You are responsible for providing accurate project names and website links.

You may select one submitted project as your primary or featured project for the main leaderboard.

By submitting project information, you authorise TechieDebt to display that information publicly.

You confirm that:

  • You have a legitimate association with the projects you submit.
  • You have permission to showcase those projects.
  • The submitted website links are accurate.
  • Your submissions do not knowingly violate another person's rights.

Project names, website links and featured-project selections submitted as part of a completed assessment are associated with that assessment. Changes to these details are not available as free profile edits under the current platform model.

TechieDebt does not guarantee website traffic, customers, sales, employment opportunities or other promotional results from leaderboard participation.

7.3 Leaderboard rankings

Rankings are determined using TechieDebt assessment scores.

Rankings may change when new assessments are completed or when results require correction because of technical issues.

TechieDebt may remove entries that contain misleading, unauthorised or fraudulent information.

8. User responsibilities

When using TechieDebt, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate account and project information.
  • Submit only repositories you are authorised to access.
  • Use the platform for lawful purposes.
  • Respect the intellectual property and privacy rights of others.
  • Avoid manipulating assessment results or leaderboard rankings.
  • Avoid interfering with the platform's operation or security.

You remain responsible for the repositories, projects and information you submit.

Detailed rules about prohibited activities are covered separately in our Acceptable Use Policy.

9. Intellectual property

TechieDebt's website, branding, design, interface, original content and platform functionality are owned by or licensed to TechieDebt.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute or commercially use TechieDebt's proprietary materials without permission.

You retain ownership of your source code, repositories, project names, website content and other intellectual property.

By submitting project names and website links, you allow TechieDebt to display that information for operating and presenting the platform.

This does not transfer ownership of your projects or source code to TechieDebt.

10. Third-party services

TechieDebt integrates with third-party platforms, including:

  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket
  • GitLab

Your use of these platforms is also subject to their respective terms and policies.

TechieDebt is an independent platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GitHub, Bitbucket or GitLab.

TechieDebt is not responsible for interruptions, policy changes or failures originating from these third-party platforms.

11. Service availability

TechieDebt aims to provide reliable access to its services but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

The platform may experience:

  • Scheduled maintenance.
  • Temporary service interruptions.
  • Integration failures.
  • Assessment delays.
  • Technical errors.
  • Third-party service disruptions.

TechieDebt may update, improve, modify or discontinue platform features where necessary.

New integrations, assessment methods, supported technologies and features may be introduced as the platform develops.

12. Assessment limitations

TechieDebt provides automated technical assessments based on available repository information and its assessment methodology.

The assessment score is an informational indicator. It is not:

  • A professional certification.
  • A security certification.
  • A guarantee of software quality.
  • A guarantee that a repository is free from vulnerabilities.
  • A complete evaluation of a developer's technical ability.

Assessment results may not identify every technical issue.

Users are responsible for reviewing findings and deciding whether to implement recommendations.

TechieDebt does not guarantee any particular technical, professional, financial or commercial outcome from using the platform.

13. Account suspension and termination

TechieDebt may suspend or restrict an account if a user:

  • Violates these Terms.
  • Submits unauthorised repositories.
  • Engages in fraudulent or abusive activity.
  • Attempts to manipulate assessment results or leaderboard rankings.
  • Interferes with platform security or operation.
  • Uses the platform for unlawful purposes.

Users may stop using TechieDebt and request account deletion through available account settings or by contacting our support email.

Account deletion may result in the loss of associated assessment records, repository connections, findings and leaderboard information, subject to applicable legal obligations and technical limitations.

14. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, TechieDebt is not responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of the platform.

TechieDebt is not responsible for:

  • Development decisions made using assessment results.
  • Losses caused by changes users make based on recommendations.
  • Inaccuracies caused by incomplete repository information.
  • Interruptions caused by third-party services.
  • Unauthorised access resulting from a user's failure to secure their own accounts.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

15. Privacy

Your use of TechieDebt is also governed by our separate Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store and handle personal information, repository information and other data.

Privacy Policy: https://techiedebt.com/legal/privacy

16. Changes to these Terms

TechieDebt may update these Terms to reflect changes to the platform, services or applicable legal requirements.

Updated Terms will be published on the website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Where required by law, users will be notified of important changes.

Continued use of TechieDebt after updated Terms become effective will be subject to the revised Terms, as permitted by applicable law.

17. Governing law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes relating to TechieDebt will be handled in accordance with applicable Indian laws.

18. Contact information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, contact:

By accessing or using TechieDebt, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms of Service.