Terms of Use

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to OPACommunity.com (the “Site”). This Site is operated by Collaborative Systems Integration (CSI) (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Purpose of the Site

OPACommunity.com is an independent, vendor-neutral community dedicated to education, discussion, and knowledge-sharing related to Open Process Automation (OPA) and the O-PAS™ Standard. Content on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Participation in this community, completion of courses, or use of resources does not imply certification, conformance, or approval by The Open Group or any other standards body.

2. Independence & Non-Affiliation

OPACommunity.com is an independent community operated by CSI. The Site is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by The Open Group or any other organization unless explicitly stated in writing.

3. Trademark & Standards Notice

Open Process Automation™, O-PAS™, and related marks are trademarks of The Open Group.

References on this Site to Open Process Automation (OPA) and the O-PAS™ Standard are for educational and informational purposes only. The Open Group retains all rights to its standards, specifications, trademarks, and certification programs.

4. Standards Disclaimer

Content on this Site reflects interpretation, commentary, and practical guidance based on publicly available information and licensed materials. It does not replace or supersede the official O-PAS™ Standard published by The Open Group.

For authoritative definitions, requirements, and conformance criteria, users should refer to the official O-PAS™ documentation available directly from The Open Group.

5. Content Ownership & Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content on this Site—including articles, guides, diagrams, courses, templates, videos, and tools—is the intellectual property of Collaborative Systems Integration (CSI) and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or reuse of Site content without prior written permission is prohibited.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site in a lawful and respectful manner. You may not:

Misrepresent your affiliation or authority
Imply endorsement or certification by The Open Group or any standards body
Upload or distribute unlawful, misleading, or infringing content
Disrupt or interfere with the operation or security of the Site

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access at our discretion.

7. Community Contributions

By submitting content (including forum posts, comments, or uploaded materials), you grant CSI a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with operating and promoting the Site.

You retain ownership of your contributions and are responsible for their accuracy and legality.

8. No Professional or Legal Advice

Content on this Site does not constitute legal, regulatory, engineering, or professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals and refer to official standards documentation before making technical, commercial, or operational decisions.

9. Third-Party Links & Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Collaborative Systems Integration (CSI)

Website: https://www.csi-automation.com

This Terms of Use page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.