Terms of Use - Colin Mackay

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These terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Use of Content

Permitted Use

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• Read and use the information for personal reference
• Share links to pages on the Site
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, including a link to the source page

Restrictions

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• Reproduce substantial portions of articles or pages
• Copy content for republication on other websites
• Use content in commercial products or services
• Remove or alter copyright notices or attributions
• Frame or embed Site content on other websites in a way that obscures its source

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Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, content on this Site—including text, code examples, images, and design elements—is the property of Colin Mackay and is protected by copyright.

Trademarks mentioned on the Site (such as product and company names) belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Code Examples

Code snippets provided in development articles are intended for educational use. You may use these code examples in your own projects, but they are provided as-is without warranty. Complex implementations should be reviewed and tested before use in production systems.

Disclaimer

Content on this Site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. While reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the Site does not guarantee that:

• All information is current, complete, or error-free
• Content will be suitable for your particular needs
• Technical instructions will work in all environments
• Following guides will not cause unintended consequences

You use information from this Site at your own risk. Before making significant changes to systems or software, ensure you have appropriate backups and understand the implications.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Colin Mackay shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use the Site
• Reliance on information provided on the Site
• Errors or omissions in content
• Any actions taken based on Site content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are sought.

External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. Colin Mackay is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites.

Changes to Content

Content on this Site may be modified, updated, or removed at any time without notice. There is no obligation to maintain any particular content or to update information to reflect changes in software or best practices.

User Conduct

When using the Site, including any contact features, you agree not to:

• Submit false or misleading information
• Attempt to disrupt the Site's operation
• Probe for security vulnerabilities (unless reporting them responsibly)
• Use automated systems to scrape content in bulk
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

Contact

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Email: terms@colinmackay.net

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