Website Disclaimer
Last Updated: December 2024
Effective Date: December 2024
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1. Website Purpose and Nature
This website (samirpaulb.github.io, samir.pages.dev, and any associated domains) serves as my personal digital notebook and learning repository. It contains my notes, summaries, experiments, and learnings as I explore various topics in technology, programming, and other areas of interest.
Important: This is not a professional service, authoritative reference, or educational platform for others. It’s my personal space for documenting my learning journey.
2. Content Sources and Accuracy
2.1 Mixed Content Sources
Content on this website comes from various sources:
- Personal notes and experiences from my learning and projects
- Summaries and interpretations of books, articles, tutorials, and online resources
- AI-generated content from ChatGPT, Claude, and other language models
- Code examples from documentation, Stack Overflow, GitHub, and other platforms
- Community knowledge from forums, discussions, and social media
- Experimental implementations and personal projects
2.2 AI-Generated Content Disclosure
Important Notice: A significant portion of content may be generated or assisted by AI systems. AI-generated content:
- May contain factual errors or “hallucinations”
- May be outdated or based on training data cutoffs
- Has not been independently verified for accuracy
- Should not be relied upon without verification from authoritative sources
2.3 No Guarantee of Accuracy
I make no warranties or guarantees regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information
- The functionality or security of code examples
- The applicability of content to your specific situation
- The availability or persistence of external links
Always verify information from authoritative primary sources before making important decisions or implementations.
3. Not Professional Advice
3.1 Disclaimer of Professional Services
Content on this website does NOT constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Legal advice - Consult a licensed attorney for legal matters
- Medical or health advice - Consult healthcare professionals
- Financial or investment advice - Consult qualified financial advisors
- Engineering or architectural advice - Consult licensed professionals
- Tax or accounting advice - Consult certified professionals
- Career or business advice - Consult appropriate experts
3.2 Educational Purpose Only
All content is shared for educational and informational purposes only as part of my personal learning process. Use of any information is entirely at your own risk.
4. Code and Technical Content
4.1 Use at Your Own Risk
Code examples, configurations, and technical implementations:
- Are provided “as-is” without any warranties
- May contain bugs, errors, or security vulnerabilities
- Have not been thoroughly tested or reviewed
- Are simplified for learning purposes
- May not follow best practices or industry standards
- Should never be used in production without thorough review and testing
4.2 Your Responsibilities
Before using any code or technical content:
- Review and understand the code completely
- Test thoroughly in a safe, isolated environment
- Conduct security audits for any production use
- Verify compatibility with your specific environment
- Consult official documentation and best practices
- Seek professional review for critical implementations
5. Intellectual Property and Attribution
5.1 Content Ownership
- Original content created by me is generally available under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 unless otherwise specified
- Third-party content remains the property of respective copyright holders
- AI-generated content has unclear copyright status under current law
5.2 Fair Use and Attribution
This website operates under fair use principles (17 U.S.C. § 107) for educational purposes. I make reasonable efforts to:
- Provide attribution to original sources where known
- Transform content through summary, analysis, and commentary
- Use only necessary portions of copyrighted works
- Not negatively impact the market for original works
5.3 DMCA Compliance
For copyright concerns, please contact me through the contact form. I will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices in accordance with applicable law.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
6.1 External Links
This website contains links to external websites and resources. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for:
- The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
- The availability or functionality of external links
- Any transactions or interactions with third-party services
6.2 Embedded Content
Embedded content (videos, documents, social media) from third-party platforms:
- Is governed by the respective platform’s terms and privacy policies
- May collect data about you independently
- May display content that has changed since embedding
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 Use at Your Own Risk
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Your use is entirely at your own risk
- You are solely responsible for any consequences
- You will not hold me liable for any damages or losses
7.2 No Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Personal injury or property damage
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the website
- Damages from reliance on any content
- Damages from third-party content or services
7.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website owner from any claims arising from:
- Your use of the website or its content
- Your violation of these terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
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- International data transfers to any country
- Any current or future data collection methods employed by this website or third parties
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- Collect extensive data about you
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- Share or sell your data
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- Apply their own privacy policies
I am not responsible for any data collection, use, or sharing by third parties. By using this website, you accept their data practices.
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- Installing privacy tools if you wish to limit tracking
- Understanding that blocking cookies may limit website functionality
- Reviewing privacy policies of all third-party services
For more details, see our Privacy Policy, which you accept in full by using this website.
9. Changes to This Disclaimer
I reserve the right to update this disclaimer at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
10. Governing Law
This disclaimer is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.
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Summary
This is my personal learning notebook shared publicly for those who might find it useful. Content includes my notes, AI-generated material, and summaries from various sources. Nothing here is professional advice. Always verify information from authoritative sources and use any content at your own risk.
Remember: This website is primarily for my personal use. While you’re welcome to browse and learn alongside me, please understand that content may be incomplete, incorrect, or change without notice.
Thank you for understanding the nature and limitations of this personal learning repository.
© 2024 Samir Paul. Personal learning repository - not an authoritative source.