Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 27, 2025

Welcome to Dharun Ashokkumar's Blog (dharunashokkumar.com). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Dharun Ashokkumar. Your continued use of the website following any modifications to these Terms will constitute your acceptance of such modifications.

2. Description of Service

Dharun Ashokkumar's Blog is an educational and informational website focusing on:

Web development tutorials and insights
UI/UX design principles and best practices
Technology trends and analysis
Entrepreneurship guidance and experiences
Programming tutorials and code examples
Industry news and commentary

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. Use of Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code, and software is the property of Dharun Ashokkumar or our content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use: You may:

View and read content for personal, non-commercial purposes
Share links to our articles on social media platforms
Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and links back to the source
Use code examples in personal and commercial projects (where explicitly permitted)

Prohibited Use: You may not:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or redistribute our content without permission
Modify or create derivative works based on our content
Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
Use automated tools to scrape or download content
Republish entire articles without explicit written consent

4. User Responsibilities and Conduct

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Respectful Communication: Post comments and engage in discussions respectfully and constructively
Accurate Information: Provide truthful and accurate information when required
Legal Compliance: Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
No Spam: Refrain from posting spam, promotional content, or irrelevant links
No Harmful Content: Avoid posting offensive, defamatory, or harmful content
Account Security: Maintain the security of any account credentials

5. User-Generated Content

When you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our website:

You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it
You confirm that your content doesn't violate any third-party rights
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-generated content
You're responsible for backing up any content you wish to preserve

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and processing practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. By using our website, you also agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described therein.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Content Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.

No Professional Advice: Content on this website should not be considered as professional advice for business, legal, financial, or technical decisions. Always consult qualified professionals for specific advice.

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dharun Ashokkumar and associated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to:

Loss of data or profits
Business interruption
Technical malfunctions
Security breaches
Third-party actions

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

9. Advertising and Monetization

This website displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may include affiliate links. We may receive compensation for clicks, purchases, or other actions resulting from these advertisements or links. This does not influence our editorial content or recommendations.

10. Website Availability and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain website availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Scheduled maintenance
Technical difficulties
Server issues
Internet connectivity problems
Force majeure events

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, the website, or third parties.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. Material changes will be communicated through:

Website notifications
Email announcements (if subscribed)
Updated posting date on this page

Your continued use of the website after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If resolution cannot be achieved, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration or legal proceedings in the appropriate jurisdiction.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or clarifications regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: dharuna457@gmail.com

Website: dharunashokkumar.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48-72 hours

Effective Date: These Terms and Conditions are effective as of the date listed above and remain in effect until modified or terminated.