Effective Date: January 4, 2025

Welcome to my website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

Use of the Website

• You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
• You will not post comments or content that is:
  • Illegal, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • In violation of any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. For example, you may not share copyrighted material (e.g., images, text, or PDFs from books) without proper authorization.

User Responsibilities

• You are solely responsible for the content of your comments and must ensure you have the legal right to post any material, including text, images, or other media.
• If you create an account or provide login credentials, you are responsible for keeping your information secure.

Content Moderation

• I reserve the right to review, edit, or remove comments that violate these Terms or are deemed inappropriate.
• Comments may be monitored for spam, abuse, and copyright violations using third-party tools such as remark42.

Privacy

• By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
• I comply with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Intellectual Property

• The content and design of this website are owned by me unless otherwise noted. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the site content without my express permission.

Limitation of Liability

• This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the site.
• I am not responsible for any content posted by users or third parties.
• To the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law, I disclaim all liability for any damages arising from your use of the site.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Infringement

• Users may not post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, including but not limited to copyrighted material, trademarks, or proprietary information.
• If you believe content on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact me with details so I can investigate and, if necessary, remove the infringing material.

Third-Party Services

• This website uses third-party services like remark42 for its commenting system. I am not responsible for their functionality or any data they collect. Please review their terms and privacy policies.

Changes to the Terms

• I reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance.

Termination of Access

• I reserve the right to block or ban users who violate these Terms, engage in abusive behavior, or share copyrighted or illegal content.

Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada and the province of Alberta. Any disputes will be resolved in Canadian courts within this jurisdiction.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service or intellectual property concerns, please contact me at: sesopenko@gmail.com.