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Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using microtechforge.com (the Site), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all policies incorporated by reference. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

Binding Effect and Changes to Terms

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and the Company governing your use of the Site. We may update these Terms from time to time. When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top and, for material changes, provide notice on the Site or via the contact channel associated with your account. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Scope of Terms

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site at microtechforge.com, including those who access the Site from outside the United States. The Site is a blog platform and publishing site operated by the Company for general informational and educational purposes. The Terms govern your use of the Site and any content, features, or services offered on or through the Site.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and the Company regarding the Site.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video, and software, is owned by the Company or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The microtechforge.com name, logos, and branding are trademarks of the Company.

License to Use the Site

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without the Company’s prior written consent.

User-Generated Content and Licenses

If you submit comments, feedback, or other user-generated content to the Site, you retain ownership of that content. By posting, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Site, including in promotional materials. You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that such content does not violate third-party rights or applicable law.

Prohibited Use of Intellectual Property

You may not use any Company content in a way that suggests endorsement or sponsorship by the Company or that infringes the Company’s rights. Unauthorized use of the Site or its content may violate copyright, trademark, or other laws.

User Restrictions and Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit, anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Post or transmit content that is defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, or otherwise unlawful or harmful.
  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Use the Site to impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Engage in harassment, hate speech, threats, or intimidation of any kind.
  • Collect or harvest personal data about others without their consent.
  • Engage in any activity that would disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.
  • Reproduce or redistribute Site content for commercial purposes without the Company’s prior written consent.

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site if you breach these restrictions or engage in conduct that the Company reasonably believes to be inappropriate or unlawful. The Site at microtechforge.com may include community features (comments, forums, newsletters, etc.). By participating, you acknowledge and agree that your content is your responsibility and that you are solely liable for any content you post. Content posted by you does not reflect the Company’s views, and the Company may remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF USD 100 OR THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU FOR THE USE OF PAID SERVICES IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

SOME JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Disclaimers

  • The Site is for informational and educational purposes related to blogging and content creation. The Company does not provide professional, legal, medical, or financial advice, and you should not rely on the Site for such guidance.
  • The Site may include content from third-party sources. The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content, and is not responsible for any third-party content or links.
  • The Company makes no representations or warranties about the availability, reliability, or security of the Site or the information contained on it. Use of the Site is at your own risk.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You and the Company agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Francisco, California, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for complying with all local laws applicable to you.

Changes to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide notice on the Site or via the contact channel associated with your account. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must disable and stop using the Site.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact the Company:

  • Email: contact@microtechforge.com
  • Phone: +1 415-662-3490
  • Mailing address: 1050 Kearny Street, Suite 420, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States
  • Domain: microtechforge.com