Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this portfolio website owned by Aasif Ashraf("I", "my", or "this website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Use of Website

This website is provided for informational and professional purposes. You agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website.

You agree not to:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access or extract data from this website without prior written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code into the website.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or code used in connection with this website.
• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, icons, source code, project descriptions, case studies, and the overall design and layout, is the intellectual property of Aasif Ashraf unless otherwise stated.

You may:

• View and cache pages for personal, non-commercial use.
• Print individual pages for personal reference.
• Share links to pages on this website with proper attribution.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or repurpose any content from this website without my prior written permission.

4. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites and services (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn, project demo URLs). I have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of these third-party sites and accept no responsibility or liability for them. I encourage you to read their respective terms and privacy policies before interacting with them.

5. Accuracy of Information

I make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, I do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free. Project descriptions, technology stacks, and professional details may change over time. I reserve the right to modify any content at any time without prior notice.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. I do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities — arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use this website, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Jammu & Kashmir, India.

9. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or your use of this website, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation by contacting me at [email protected]. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India, with the arbitration seated in Jammu & Kashmir, India.

10. DMCA & Copyright Takedown

If you believe that any content on this website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to [email protected] containing:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• The specific URL or location of the allegedly infringing material.
• Your contact information, including email address.
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
• A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on their behalf.

Upon receiving a valid notice, I will take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from these terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and me regarding your use of this website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or representations, whether written or oral.

13. Termination

I reserve the right, at my sole discretion, to suspend, terminate, or restrict your access to this website at any time, for any reason, without notice. Sections of these terms that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law — shall survive.

14. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. I encourage you to review these terms periodically.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out via the Contact page or email me directly at [email protected].