korczas.dev

Terms of Service

Last updated: August 31, 2025

Welcome to korczas.dev. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using korczas.dev, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

2. Description of Service

korczas.dev is a professional portfolio and blog website operated by Kamil Korczyński. The website provides:

  • Professional portfolio showcasing technical expertise and career achievements
  • Technical blog with articles on software development, architecture, and leadership
  • Interactive career timeline and professional information
  • Contact information and professional networking opportunities
  • Optional comment system for blog posts
  • RSS feed for blog content

3. Website Usage

Permitted Use

You may use our website for the following purposes:

  • Viewing and reading content for personal, educational, or professional purposes
  • Sharing content through provided social media links
  • Contacting us for professional inquiries
  • Leaving respectful comments on blog posts
  • Accessing RSS feeds for content syndication

Prohibited Use

You may not use our website for:

  • Any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Transmitting, or procuring the sending of, any advertising or promotional material
  • Impersonating or attempting to impersonate the website owner or other users
  • Using automated systems to access the website (scraping, bots, etc.)
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the website
  • Using the website in any manner that could damage or overburden our servers
  • Posting spam, inappropriate, or offensive content

4. User-Generated Content

Blog Comments

When you post comments on our blog:

  • You retain ownership of your comments
  • You grant us a non-exclusive license to display your comments on our website
  • You represent that your comments do not violate any third-party rights
  • You agree not to post content that is unlawful, abusive, or inappropriate
  • Comments are moderated and may be removed at our discretion
  • We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these terms

Comment Guidelines

Comments must be:

  • Respectful and professional in tone
  • Relevant to the blog post topic
  • Free from spam, advertising, or promotional content
  • Original content not copied from other sources
  • Compliant with applicable laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on korczas.dev, including but not limited to:

  • Text, graphics, logos, images, and photographs
  • Blog posts and articles
  • Code examples and technical content
  • Website design and layout
  • Professional timeline and career information

is the exclusive property of Kamil Korczyński and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Content Usage Rights

You may:

  • Read and view content for personal, educational, or professional purposes
  • Share links to our content through social media or other platforms
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and linking back to the original source
  • Use code examples provided in blog posts for learning and development purposes

You may not:

  • Republish, redistribute, or resell content without explicit permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove copyright notices or attribution
  • Claim ownership of our content
  • Create derivative works based on our content without permission

Code Examples and Technical Content

Code examples provided in blog posts are shared for educational purposes. While you may use these examples for learning and development, they are provided "as is" without warranty. For substantial use in commercial projects, please contact us for permission.

6. Professional Disclaimers

Technical Content Disclaimer

The technical content, code examples, and professional advice provided on this website are shared based on personal experience and knowledge. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy:

  • Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only
  • Technical solutions may not be suitable for all situations or environments
  • Code examples should be thoroughly tested before production use
  • Professional advice should be adapted to your specific circumstances
  • Technology and best practices evolve; content may become outdated

Professional Relationship Disclaimer

Viewing this website or contacting us does not create a professional services relationship. Any professional engagements require separate written agreements.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Kamil Korczyński and korczas.dev shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the website
  • Damages resulting from reliance on technical content or code examples
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the website

8. Service Availability

Website Availability

We strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee:

  • 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
  • Error-free operation
  • Freedom from viruses or other harmful components
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers

Maintenance and Updates

We reserve the right to:

  • Temporarily suspend the website for maintenance
  • Update, modify, or discontinue any part of the website
  • Change the design, functionality, or content structure
  • Remove or update content without notice

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and usage practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Service. By using our website, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

Cookie-Free Analytics

We use privacy-first analytics that do not store cookies or personally identifiable information. This helps us understand website usage while respecting your privacy.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

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 third-party content
  • Third-party websites have their own terms of service and privacy policies
  • We do not endorse or warrant any third-party products or services
  • Use of third-party services is at your own risk

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Kamil Korczyński and korczas.dev from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your comments or other content posted on the website

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time:

  • Material changes will be announced prominently on the website or via email if you've provided contact information
  • The "Last Updated" date indicates when terms were last revised
  • Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms
  • If you disagree with changes, please discontinue use of the website

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the website:

  • Immediately, without prior notice, for violation of these Terms
  • For conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or our interests
  • At our sole discretion for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately, but provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability will survive.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws.

  • Any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels
  • If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect
  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and korczas.dev

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

16. Accessibility

We are committed to making our website accessible to all users:

  • We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
  • If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us
  • We welcome feedback on improving website accessibility

17. Professional Standards

As a professional portfolio website, we maintain high standards for content quality and professional conduct:

  • All content is created with professional integrity and accuracy in mind
  • We encourage respectful, professional discourse in comments
  • Professional networking and business inquiries are welcome
  • We maintain confidentiality regarding any professional communications

Thank you for visiting korczas.dev. These terms are designed to create a positive experience for all users while protecting the rights and interests of all parties involved.