Terms of Use

By accessing or using shubhamgoyal.dev (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations, including: • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) • The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 • The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) • The Indian Copyright Act, 1957 • Any other applicable Indian or international laws If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

shubhamgoyal.dev is a personal portfolio and blog website owned and operated by Shubham Goyal, an individual based in India. The Website showcases professional work, technical blog posts, projects, and provides a contact channel for professional inquiries. The Website is not a commercial platform and does not sell goods or services directly.

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, source code snippets, images, graphics, logos, UI design, and the Website's overall look and feel — is the exclusive intellectual property of Shubham Goyal and is protected under: • The Indian Copyright Act, 1957 • The Information Technology Act, 2000 • International copyright conventions including the Berne Convention You may: • View and read content for personal, non-commercial purposes • Share links to pages on this Website • Quote brief excerpts (up to 150 words) with proper attribution and a link back You may NOT: • Reproduce, copy, distribute, or publish any content without prior written permission • Use content for commercial purposes • Claim authorship of any content on this Website • Scrape, crawl, or extract content in bulk using automated tools • Remove copyright notices or attribution from any content For licensing or reprint requests, contact: [email protected]

You may optionally register an account to interact with blog content (comments, likes). By creating an account, you agree to: • Provide accurate and truthful registration information • Keep your account credentials confidential • Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use at [email protected] • Be solely responsible for all activity under your account • Not create accounts on behalf of others or using false identities We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, without prior notice.

When you post comments on blog posts, you: • Grant Shubham Goyal a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display, moderate, and remove your comment • Represent that your comment does not infringe any third-party rights • Agree not to post content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, threatening, or illegal under Indian law (including IPC and IT Act provisions) • Agree not to post spam, advertisements, or misleading information • Acknowledge that comments are subject to moderation and may be removed at our sole discretion Under Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021, users must not host, display, upload, or share unlawful content.

You agree not to use this Website to: • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation • Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications (spam) • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its infrastructure • Conduct denial-of-service attacks or any form of cyberattack (punishable under Section 66 of the IT Act, 2000) • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code • Harvest email addresses or personal data of other users • Impersonate any person or entity • Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functioning

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience and information only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or terms of those websites and are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Visiting any linked third-party website is at your own risk.

The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to: • Accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content • Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website • Freedom from viruses or other harmful components Technical blog posts and code samples are provided for educational purposes. Always review and test code before using it in production. We disclaim all liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from use of information on this Website.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Shubham Goyal shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with: • Your use of, or inability to use, the Website • Any content obtained from the Website • Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data • Any other matter relating to the Website This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence, to the extent such limitation is prohibited by Indian law.

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your personal data. By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

If you believe any content on this Website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to [email protected] with the following: • Your name and contact information • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed • Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Website • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorised • A statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf We will respond to valid notices under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) where applicable.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India. For EU/EEA users, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under applicable European consumer protection law.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

For any questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact: Shubham Goyal Email: [email protected] Website: shubhamgoyal.dev