Terms & Conditions

Agreement to terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old and agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

About this website

Vlad on Technology is a personal blog providing articles, essays, and commentary on technology topics. The content is written for informational and educational purposes and represents personal opinions and analysis.

Intellectual property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and the overall design—is owned by or licensed to Vlad on Technology and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Read and share links to articles freely.
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.
• Save articles for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• Republish, reproduce, or redistribute full articles without prior written permission.
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorisation.
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions.
• Claim authorship of content you did not create.

Acceptable use

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or copy content without permission.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Harvest or collect personal information from other users.

User submissions

If you contact us, reply to newsletters, or submit any content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, and publish that content for purposes related to operating and improving the website.

You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not infringe on the rights of others and does not contain unlawful material.

Newsletter subscription

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Third-party links

This website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them. Visiting external links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any site you visit.

Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information.

Any reliance you place on the information is strictly at your own risk. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of this information.

No warranties

This website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of this website—even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vlad on Technology and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Governing law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Dispute resolution

If you have a dispute or complaint, please contact us first at legal@amarettosoftware.com. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the matter informally before any formal legal action is taken.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vlad on Technology regarding the use of this website.

Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at legal@amarettosoftware.com.