1. Our Values
Deadlock Mod Manager is built on core principles that guide every decision we make. These values ensure the project remains true to its community-first mission.
Open Source
All code is publicly available on GitHub. Anyone can contribute, audit, or fork the project.
Privacy First
We collect minimal data and respect your privacy. Analytics can be disabled at any time.
Community Driven
Built by the community, for the community. Your feedback shapes the project's direction.
No External Funding
Self-funded with no external funding. No pressure to monetize or compromise values.
Free Forever
No premium tiers, no paywalls, no subscriptions. Everything is free and always will be.
2. Platform Statistics
Real-time statistics showing the growth and usage of Deadlock Mod Manager. All data is updated automatically from our API.
3. Infrastructure Costs
Complete breakdown of monthly infrastructure costs. All values are in USD and updated monthly.
Cloudflare
SSL, CDN, DNS, and DDoS protection
PlanetScale
Serverless database (deprecated as of 2026-02-08)
VPS Hosting
Kubernetes cluster (3 control planes, 6 workers) + Storage Volumes
Domain
deadlockmods.app
Domain
deadlockmods.com
Cursor AI
AI-powered coding assistant
Total Monthly Cost
Cost Optimization: We use free tiers where possible (Cloudflare, PlanetScale) and optimize infrastructure to keep costs minimal while maintaining reliability.
4. Revenue & Funding
€0
Revenue generated
~€2189
Estimated total invested (14 months)
Deadlock Mod Manager generates zero revenue. There are no advertisements, premium features, data tracking, or any form of monetization. The project is entirely self-funded by the maintainer.
Self-Funded Since December 2024: All infrastructure costs have been paid out of pocket for 14 months. This ensures the project remains independent, free from external influence, and aligned with community interests.
5. Support the Project
Donations Coming Soon
While the project is currently self-funded, we're exploring options for community support through platforms like GitHub Sponsors, Ko-fi, or Open Collective.
Any donations received will go directly toward:
- Infrastructure costs (hosting, database, domains)
- Development tools and services
- Improving documentation and community resources
Note: The project will always remain free and open source, regardless of funding status. Donations are optional and never required.
Other Ways to Support
Star us on GitHub: Show your support by starring the repository
Spread the word: Share the project with other Deadlock players and mod creators
Contribute code: Help improve the project by contributing on GitHub