Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of my portfolio website. By accessing this site, you agree to comply with these terms.

Last updated: April 19, 2025

Welcome to Sarah Johnson’s portfolio website (“the Website”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including its content, features, and services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or have parental consent if under 18) and agree to comply with these Terms. I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such changes will be effective upon posting on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the Website. You may:

  • View and interact with the content provided on the Website (e.g., blog posts, projects).
  • Submit inquiries via the contact form for legitimate purposes.
  • Share content via social media with proper attribution.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or data.
  • Copy, modify, or distribute Website content without permission.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Website’s functionality.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, designs, and code, is owned by Sarah Johnson or licensed to me and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without express permission.
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

You may share blog posts or other content via social media, provided you include proper attribution and a link back to the Website.

4. User Content

Any content you submit via the contact form or other interactive features (“User Content”) remains your property. By submitting User Content, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and display it for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or improving the Website. You agree that your User Content will not:

  • Violate any laws or third-party rights.
  • Contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn). I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third-party sites. You access them at your own risk.

6. Termination

I reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the Website or its users.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. I do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, secure, or available at all times. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • I am not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
  • My total liability for any claim related to the Website will not exceed $100.

Content Accuracy

While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, I do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information on the Website. You use the content at your own risk.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California.

9. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Contact Me

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact me: