Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Artiifex blog located at https://artiifex.blogspot.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not access or use the Website.

The Website is owned and operated by:

• Owner: Ayoub Guhaimah
• Email: AyoubGuh@gmail.com
• Contact Page: Contact Us Page

Use of the Website also constitutes your agreement to the practices described in the Website’s Privacy Policy.

1. Use of the Website

The Website is an informational blog focused primarily on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and related technological topics. Content may include informational articles, opinions, tutorials/how-to guides, and creative pieces.

The Website is intended for a general audience. However, it is not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you should not use the Website.

1.1 Eligibility

To use the Website, you must:

• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under the laws of your jurisdiction; and
• Use the Website in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you use the Website on behalf of another person or entity, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on their behalf and that they agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Changes to the Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in content, technology, or legal requirements. The most current version of the Terms will be posted on this page and indicated by a “Last Updated” date.

Updates take effect immediately upon posting, and by continuing to use the Website after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Terms. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms for any changes.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, images, logos, design elements, and layout (collectively, the “Content”), is owned by Artiifex / Ayoub Guhaimah or licensed to the Website and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

3.1 Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only; and
• Share links to public pages of the Website, provided you do not misrepresent the Website or its content.

3.2 Prohibited Use of Content

Unless you have prior written permission, you may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, download, transmit, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit the Content for any commercial purpose;
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Content;
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data or Content from the Website;
• Frame or mirror any part of the Website on any other website or platform.

Limited quoting or referencing of Content (for example, a short excerpt) for non-commercial purposes may be permissible if:

• Proper and clear attribution is provided to Artiifex, and
• A visible link to the original page on the Website is included.

4. User Comments and Contributions

The Website allows users to submit comments on certain posts. Comments are a form of user-generated content and must comply with these Terms.

4.1 Comment Submission

By submitting a comment on the Website, you:

• Represent and warrant that the comment is your original work or that you have all necessary rights to submit it;
• Confirm that the comment does not infringe the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights;
• Acknowledge that your comment may be publicly visible to other users.

4.2 Rights Granted to the Website

By posting or submitting a comment or any other content to the Website, you grant Artiifex and Ayoub Guhaimah a:

• Worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
• To use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content in any media now known or later developed, for any lawful purpose related to the Website.

This license includes the right to moderate, edit, or remove your content if necessary, while there is no obligation to display or retain any comment.

4.3 Moderation and Removal

Comments are subject to moderation and may be reviewed before or after publication. The Website reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to:

• Edit, refuse to post, or remove any comment;
• Disable or restrict the commenting feature;
• Block or ban any user from commenting or accessing the Website, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

You are solely responsible for any content or comments you submit and for any consequences arising from them.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website.

5.1 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable;
• Post spam, unsolicited advertisements, promotional links, or repetitive content;
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
• Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or any other harmful code intended to disrupt, damage, or interfere with the operation of the Website or any system;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, or computer systems;
• Use automated tools, bots, crawlers, or scraping technologies to access, collect, or index the Website or its Content without explicit written permission;
• Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website.

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website and, if appropriate, reporting to the relevant authorities.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, and may embed third-party content such as YouTube videos, as well as display Google AdSense or other third-party ads.

6.1 No Endorsement or Control

Any third-party links, content, or services are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Website:

• Does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites;
• Does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any third-party content or services;
• Is not responsible for any damage or loss arising from your use of or reliance on third-party websites or services.

When you access a third-party site or service, you do so at your own risk and are subject to the terms and policies of that third party.

7. Advertising and Monetization

The Website uses Google AdSense and may display contextual or interest-based advertisements.

7.1 Advertising Disclaimers

• Advertisements and ad content are provided by third parties and are their sole responsibility.
• The presence of an advertisement on the Website does NOT constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the advertised product, service, or company.
• The Website does not control the specific ads shown and is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or safety of any advertised content.

At present, the Website does NOT publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or affiliate links. If such content is introduced in the future, it will be clearly disclosed as required by applicable law and guidelines.

8. No Professional Advice

The content on the Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only, particularly in relation to AI and technology topics. It does NOT constitute:

• Legal advice
• Medical advice
• Financial or investment advice
• Technical or professional consulting

You should not rely on any Content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your situation. Any actions you take based on the information on the Website are taken at your own risk.

9. Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

9.1 No Warranties

Without limiting the generality of the above, the Website does not guarantee that:

• The Content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free;
• The Website will be available at any particular time or location;
• Any defects or errors will be corrected;
• The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components.

Your use of the Website is at your sole risk. You are responsible for taking appropriate precautions, including using antivirus software and backing up important data.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Artiifex and Ayoub Guhaimah shall NOT be liable for any:

This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if the Website has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, the liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Artiifex, Ayoub Guhaimah, and any associated parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Website;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any rights of any other person or entity;
• Any content or comments you submit or post on the Website.

12. Termination

Access to the Website is provided at the discretion of the Website owner. The Website reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the Website;
• Remove any content or comments you have submitted;
• Take any other action it deems appropriate if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.

12.1 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access or use the Website may immediately cease;
• Certain provisions of these Terms, including but not limited to Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law, shall survive termination and remain in effect.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

To the extent permitted by law, these Terms and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California, United States, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

If the laws of your country of residence require the application of local consumer protection or data protection laws, such laws may also apply in addition to the terms above.

14. Separability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Website regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements concerning the subject matter.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact:

• Owner: Ayoub Guhaimah
• Email: AyoubGuh@gmail.com
• Contact Page: Contact Us Page