Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of alethi.dev (the "Site") and any consulting or advisory services ("Services") provided by Joel Holsteen ("I", "me", "my") through the Site.

1. The Site#

The Site is a personal blog and portfolio. Content published on the Site is provided for general informational purposes. I try to make it accurate, but I make no warranty that it is error-free or suitable for any particular purpose.

2. Consulting services#

Any consulting engagement is governed by a separate written agreement signed by both parties before work begins. Nothing on the Site, including the /consulting and /contact pages, constitutes an offer, contract, or commitment to provide services. Submitting a contact form starts a conversation; it does not create a client relationship.

A formal engagement agreement will cover scope, deliverables, fees, payment terms, confidentiality, intellectual property, and termination. Until such an agreement is signed, no obligation exists on either side.

3. Jurisdiction#

Any consulting agreement is governed by the laws of North Carolina, USA, unless the signed engagement agreement specifies otherwise.

4. Acceptable use#

Don't use the Site or the contact form to send unlawful or abusive content, unsolicited bulk commercial messages, or attempts to interfere with how the Site runs. I may block or rate-limit submissions at my discretion.

5. Intellectual property#

Blog posts and code samples on the Site are my own work unless otherwise credited. You may quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original post. Republishing full posts without written permission is not permitted.

Open-source projects linked from the Site are governed by the license in their respective repositories.

6. Disclaimers#

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. I am not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.

7. Changes#

I may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact#

Questions about these terms: joel@alethi.dev.