Terms of Service

Last updated: December 21, 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of https://eliemuluke.me (the "Site"), operated by Elie Muluke Yene ("I", "me", or "my"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Site, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes, including:

  • Viewing portfolio projects and blog posts
  • Subscribing to newsletters
  • Contacting me for professional inquiries

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission
  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without attribution
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including text, images, code, graphics, logos, and design, is owned by me or licensed to me and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

License to Use Content

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use. You may reference or quote my work with proper attribution and a link to the original source.

Code Snippets

Code snippets shared in blog posts or projects are provided for educational purposes. Unless otherwise specified, these snippets are available under the MIT License or similar permissive license. See individual projects for specific licensing information.

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to the Site (e.g., comments, messages), you grant me a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content. You represent that you own or have rights to the content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

I do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure
  • Information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current
  • Code snippets will work in all environments or use cases

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF I HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MY TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE SITE (WHICH IS $0, AS THE SITE IS FREE).

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold me harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

8. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn). I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Modifications to the Site and Terms

I reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time without notice. I may also update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination

I may terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

For users outside the UK: You may also have rights under the laws of your own country.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact me at:

Email: eliemuluke@gmail.com