Welcome to Devlance.net (hereinafter referred to as “Devlance”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Devlance.net governing your access to and use of our website https://devlance.net, all its subpages, content, newsletter, comments section, and any related services (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.
1. About Devlance
Devlance.net is a technology-focused online publication providing articles, guides, reviews, and resources on software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, gadgets, digital productivity, and related topics. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, practical, and insightful content for developers, engineers, tech professionals, and enthusiasts.
2. User Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years of age (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. User Accounts and Registration
Currently, the Site does not require user accounts for general browsing. However, certain features (newsletter subscription, commenting) may require providing personal information. If we introduce user accounts in the future, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Devlance.net, including articles, guides, images, graphics, logos, code snippets (unless otherwise credited), design, and layout, is the exclusive property of Devlance or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- You may view, read, and share individual articles for personal, non-commercial use.
- You are not permitted to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.
- Limited exceptions apply for fair use (quoting short excerpts with proper attribution and link back to the original article).
5. User-Generated Content (Comments)
When you post comments on our articles, you grant Devlance a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content on the Site and in related marketing materials.
You are solely responsible for the content you post. Prohibited content includes:
- Spam, advertising, or promotional material
- Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
- Illegal, defamatory, or infringing material
- Malware links or phishing attempts
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comment at our sole discretion without notice.
6. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Devlance participates in affiliate programs (including Amazon, reMarkable, and various software/tools partners). When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
- All affiliate links are clearly marked or disclosed where required.
- We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe add value.
- Our editorial opinions remain independent of any commercial relationships.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Scrape, crawl, or data-mine the Site
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
Violation of these rules may result in immediate termination of your access and reporting to appropriate authorities.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not warrant that:
- The content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date
- The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Any recommended products or services will meet your expectations
Technical information, code examples, and tutorials are provided for educational purposes only. You use them at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Devlance, its owners, employees, or contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site.
Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim (usually zero, as the Site is free).
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Devlance harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
11. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those external sites. Your interactions with such sites are solely between you and the third party.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the revised version with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction / Cyprus / Estonia – recommended for tech sites].
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first attempt informal resolution. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts in the chosen jurisdiction.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Devlance regarding your use of the Site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] Website: https://devlance.net