Terms of Service

Terms of Service - Haleem Akmal Portfolio

Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 2024

📋 Table of Contents

📝 By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Haleem Akmal's Portfolio & Blog website (hereafter referred to as "the website," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.

If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

2. Description of Service

Our website provides the following services:

  • Portfolio showcase of web development projects
  • Technical blog posts and tutorials
  • Professional information about Haleem Akmal
  • Contact form for business inquiries
  • Newsletter subscription for updates
  • Free educational content related to web development

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

Currently, our website does not require user registration. However, if you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your email address
  • Accept responsibility for all activities associated with your email
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Comments and Interactions

If commenting is enabled on blog posts, you agree to provide respectful and relevant comments that contribute to the discussion.

4. Acceptable Use of Site

You may use our website for the following purposes:

  • Viewing portfolio projects and case studies
  • Reading blog posts and educational content
  • Contacting us for legitimate business inquiries
  • Subscribing to our newsletter for updates
  • Sharing our content through provided social media buttons
  • Learning from code examples and tutorials

⚠️ Important Note

All content provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. Implementation of any techniques or code should be done at your own discretion and risk.

5. Prohibited Uses

🚫 The Following Activities Are Strictly Prohibited:

  • Using the site for any unlawful purpose or to solicit illegal activities
  • Attempting to hack, damage, or disrupt the website or its servers
  • Transmitting viruses, malware, or any harmful code
  • Scraping or harvesting content without permission
  • Spamming through contact forms or comments
  • Impersonating another person or entity
  • Using automated systems or bots without permission
  • Circumventing any security features of the website
  • Harassing or threatening other users or the site owner
  • Posting inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Using content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Creating multiple fake inquiries or subscriptions

Violation of any prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of your access to the website and may be reported to law enforcement authorities.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Website Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software, is the property of Haleem Akmal or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

6.2 Permitted Use

You are granted a limited license to:

  • View and temporarily download content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content on social media with proper attribution
  • Use code snippets from tutorials for learning purposes with attribution

6.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Republish entire blog posts without written permission
  • Sell or commercialize any website content
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use content to train AI models without permission
  • Create derivative works without authorization

6.4 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us with details for prompt action.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any content you submit through comments, contact forms, or any other means ("User Content"). You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have rights to use the content
  • Your content does not infringe any third-party rights
  • Your content is accurate and not misleading
  • Your content complies with applicable laws

7.2 License Grant

By submitting content to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the website.

7.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

8.1 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

8.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
  • Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
  • Google Forms: For contact form functionality
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For faster content delivery
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and links

8.3 Advertisements

Third-party advertisements displayed on our site are provided by Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements or any transactions you may enter into with advertisers.

9. Disclaimers

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

  1. No Warranty: The website is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
  2. No Professional Advice: Content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.
  3. Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
  4. Technical Issues: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.
  5. Code Usage: Any code or technical solutions provided are used at your own risk. Always test thoroughly before production use.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Haleem Akmal and this website shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Any damages resulting from use or inability to use the website
  • Any damages from unauthorized access to your transmissions or data
  • Any damages from third-party content or conduct on the website

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount of $100 USD or the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is less.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Haleem Akmal, this website, and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit to the website
  • Any harmful actions you take related to the website

12. Privacy Policy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the site and informs users of our data collection practices.

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the website will cease immediately
  • We may delete any content or information you provided
  • We may block your IP address or email from future access
  • All provisions of the Terms shall survive termination

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the website.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our website and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the website.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

📧 Contact Details

Name: Haleem Akmal

Email: haleemakmal48@gmail.com

Phone: +94 77 648 5166

Address: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Website: haleemakmal.blogspot.com

Response Time: Within 24-48 hours

✅ By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

© 2024 Haleem Akmal Portfolio. All rights reserved.
These Terms of Service are effective as of December 2024.
Last revised: December 2024