Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 2, 2025
Introduction
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of bethsmith.me (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.
Content and Copyright
All original content on this Website, including but not limited to articles, blog posts, text, images, and graphics created by Beth Smith, is protected by copyright law.
You may:
- Share direct links to articles.
- Quote short excerpts with proper attribution.
You may not, without prior written consent:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish content in full.
- Use content for commercial purposes.
When this Website features content from other sources, it is used with proper attribution or permission from the copyright holders. All respective third-party copyrights are acknowledged and respected.
Automated access to this Website (including bots, crawlers, or scripts) for scraping or data collection is prohibited unless explicitly authorized in writing.
Acceptable Use
When using this Website, you agree to:
- Use the Website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respect the intellectual property rights discussed above
- Refrain from attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
- Not use the Website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose
- Not use automated systems (including bots, crawlers, or scripts) to access, collect, or manipulate content without prior written permission.
When submitting comments on blog posts, you agree to:
- Provide appropriate, non-offensive content
- Not submit any harmful or malicious content
- Grant me the right to moderate, edit, or remove your comments at my discretion
- Ensure that any content you submit does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
Disclaimer
This Website and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties, expressed or implied. I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on this Website. Your use of any information or materials on this Website is entirely at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Website, including but not limited to reliance on information presented, website availability, or third-party content.
If you are dissatisfied with any portion of this Website, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Website.
Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. By using this Website, you agree that any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Illinois, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
If you access this Website from outside the U.S., you are responsible for compliance with your local laws. Your use of this Website indicates your agreement that U.S. law applies, except where local consumer protection laws provide additional rights.
Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to receive periodic updates about new content, blog-related information, and other relevant communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
Your email address will only be used for newsletter distribution and will not be sold or shared with third parties. For more details on how your data is handled, please review my Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact me at [email protected].
