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Terms and Conditions

Last updated on November 29, 2024

Definitions #

  • “Website” refers to socrabytes.github.io accessible from https://socrabytes.github.io.
  • “Operator”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to the owner and operator of the Website.
  • “User”, “you”, or “your” refers to any person accessing or using the Website.
  • “Services” refers to the Website and any related products or services provided by us.

Acceptance of Terms #

By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Licensing (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Website.

Content License #

Except where otherwise noted, all original content on this Website by Socrates Lopez is licensed under CC BY 4.0. You can view the full license terms as they apply to this website here.

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

What You Can Do: #

  • Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Conditions: #

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You can attribute the work to “Socrates Lopez” or “socrabytes.github.io.”
Some content, such as code snippets or linked repositories, may be licensed differently. Please refer to the specific license information provided with that content.

Source Code License #

The source code made available on this Website is licensed under the MIT License. View the specific license terms in our repository here.

What the MIT License Allows: #

  • Use — You can use the source code for personal, educational, or commercial projects.
  • Modify — You can make changes to the code to suit your needs.
  • Distribute — You can redistribute the code, either as-is or modified.
This license does not provide any warranty or liability protection.

User Content #

Comments and Contributions #

Our commenting system is powered by Giscus, which leverages GitHub Discussions to enable visitors to leave comments and reactions using their GitHub accounts.

How It Works:

  • GitHub Authentication: Users must authenticate using their GitHub accounts to post comments, ensuring accountability and reducing spam.
  • Data Storage: All comments are stored within GitHub Discussions, eliminating the need for a separate database and simplifying data management.
  • Moderation: Comment moderation is conducted directly through GitHub’s interface, providing a familiar environment for repository maintainers.

User Representations and Warranties:

  • You are solely responsible for your User Content.
  • You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit the User Content.
  • Your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or violate any laws.
  • You agree to comply with GitHub’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor and remove any User Content that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms.

Accounts and Membership #

GitHub Integration #

By using the commenting system or any features that require GitHub authentication, you agree to:

  • Authorize Access: Allow us to access certain information from your GitHub account as permitted by GitHub’s policies.
  • Compliance: Adhere to GitHub’s Terms of Service while interacting with our Website.

Future Services #

For future tools or services that may require you to create an account directly with us:

  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete.
  • Unauthorized Use: You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We may suspend or terminate your account if we suspect any unauthorized activity or breach of these Terms.

User Conduct #

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Website.
  • Transmit any harmful code or interfere with the security of the Website.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.

Data Handling and Privacy #

Data Storage and Processing #

  • Comments and User Content: All comments and user-generated content are stored on GitHub’s servers as part of GitHub Discussions. We do not store your comments on our servers.
  • Personal Data: Any personal data collected through GitHub authentication is subject to GitHub’s Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy #

For information on how we collect, use, and disclose personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy (coming soon). The Privacy Policy will be incorporated into these Terms by reference once available.

Intellectual Property Rights #

All content provided on the Website, excluding User Content and content under open-source licenses, is the property of the Operator and is protected by intellectual property laws.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services 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 sites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content or services.

Limitation of Liability #

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • No Liability for Damages: In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Services.
  • Total Liability: Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Website shall not exceed $0, as no fees are charged for accessing or using the Website.

Disclaimer of Warranties #

The Website and Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Indemnification #

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator, its affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website or Services.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution #

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Texas.

Changes and Amendments #

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination #

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website and Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Data Loss Disclaimer #

We are not responsible for any loss of data. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your data and User Content.

This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you and the Operator. By using the Website and Services, you agree to abide by these Terms.