Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using gersoncalienes.com ("Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses the Site.

2. Description of Service

This Site is a personal portfolio and technical blog operated by Gerson Calienes. It provides information about software engineering projects, technical articles, and professional services. The Site may also display third-party advertisements through Google AdSense.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, articles, code snippets, images, graphics, and design elements — is the intellectual property of Gerson Calienes unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without prior written permission.

Code examples shared in articles are provided for educational purposes. You are free to use code snippets in your own projects, but full articles may not be republished without permission.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

• Infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
• Scrape, crawl, or collect data from the Site in an automated manner without permission
• Use the Site to transmit spam or unsolicited communications

5. Third-Party Content and Links

This Site may contain links to external websites and third-party content. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. I do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting external links is at your own risk.

6. Advertising

This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. These ads are served by Google and may use cookies and tracking technologies. By using this Site, you acknowledge that third-party advertisers may collect and use data as described in our Privacy Policy. The appearance of advertisements on this Site does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. I do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Technical articles and code examples are provided for educational purposes and should be tested thoroughly before use in production environments.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gerson Calienes shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, reliance on any content provided, or inability to access the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

9. Scheduling and Consultation Services

The Site offers scheduling functionality for consultations through third-party services (Calendly). By booking a session, you agree to show up at the scheduled time or provide reasonable notice for cancellation. Consultation sessions are informal discussions and do not constitute professional advice, a binding contract, or an employment relationship.

10. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, you can reach out via the contact page or email at gerson@w10t.com.