Terms of Service
Our commitment to providing a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all community members.
Last updated: September 27, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this platform, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Service Description
This platform is for technical writers and developers to share knowledge, engage in discussions, and build a community around technology topics.
We provide tools for content creation, community interaction, and knowledge discovery.
The service includes features such as article publishing, commenting, voting, bookmarking, and user profiles.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the service, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
4. Content Policy
Users may post original content including articles, comments, and other materials related to technology topics.
You retain ownership of content you create, but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform.
Content must be respectful, accurate to the best of your knowledge, and relevant to our community.
Prohibited content includes: spam, harassment, hate speech, copyright infringement, malicious code, or content that violates applicable laws.
We reserve the right to remove content that violates this policy without notice.
5. Community Guidelines
Be respectful and constructive in all interactions with other community members.
Focus on technical accuracy and helpful explanations in your contributions.
Give credit where due and respect intellectual property rights.
Use the voting system responsibly to highlight quality content.
Report inappropriate content or behavior to our moderation team.
Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.
6. Intellectual Property
The platform's design, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by copyright and other laws.
Users retain rights to their original content but grant us necessary licenses to operate the service.
Respect others' intellectual property rights and only post content you have permission to share.
Report copyright violations through our designated process.
We will respond to valid DMCA takedown requests in accordance with applicable law.
7. Privacy and Data
We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We implement security measures to protect user data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
You consent to our collection and use of data as described in our Privacy Policy.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
We will notify users of any significant changes to our data practices.
8. Prohibited Activities
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts.
Using automated tools to scrape content or create fake accounts.
Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
Impersonating others or providing false information about your identity.
Engaging in activities that could harm or disrupt the platform or its users.
Using the platform for commercial spam or unsolicited promotional content.
9. Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.
We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms.
Upon termination, your access to the service will cease immediately.
We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Termination does not affect our rights to content shared under these terms before termination.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content.
Users are responsible for verifying information before relying on it.
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service (if any) in the past 12 months.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.
We will notify users of material changes through the platform or email.
Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account.
Previous versions of terms remain available upon request.
12. Governing Law and Disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where our company is incorporated.
Disputes should first be addressed through good faith negotiations.
If resolution cannot be reached, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration.
Users retain the right to seek relief in small claims court for qualifying disputes.
Class action lawsuits are waived to the extent permitted by law.
Our Core Principles
These principles guide how we operate and what we expect from our community.
Community First
We prioritize creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can learn and contribute meaningfully.
Quality Content
We encourage accurate, helpful, and well-researched technical content that benefits the entire community.
Trust & Safety
We maintain high standards for user safety, data protection, and content moderation to ensure a positive experience.