Terms of Service

Welcome to sharonsciammas.com (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. About This Website

This Website is a personal brand website operated by Sharon Sciammas. It provides information about my professional background, blog posts, projects, and ways to connect. This Website does not sell products or services directly.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Sharon Sciammas or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may read, print, and download content from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without prior written permission, unless otherwise stated (such as open-source code projects).

3. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers connected to it
• Submit false or misleading information through contact forms
• Use automated systems to access the Website without permission

4. Blog Content and Opinions

The blog posts and articles on this Website represent my personal views and opinions based on my professional experience. They are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Any actions you take based on the content are at your own risk.

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to my newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails about AI, technology, community building, and related topics. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. Your email address will be handled in accordance with my Privacy Policy.

6. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify endorsement of the content on those sites. I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any linked websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. I do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. While I strive to keep information accurate and up-to-date, I make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sharon Sciammas shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your access to or use of this Website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sharon Sciammas from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the applicable laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Netherlands.

11. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact me at sharon@sciammas.com.