Terms & Conditions

1. Use of This Website

• This website is provided for informational and professional purposes — to showcase my skills, experience, projects, and blog content.
• You agree not to use this website for any unlawful purpose, to transmit harmful or malicious content, or to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site.
• You agree not to scrape, copy, or reproduce content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
• I reserve the right to restrict access to any part of this website at any time without notice.

2. Professional Services & Engagements

• All professional engagements (freelance projects, consulting, contract work) are governed by a separate written agreement or Statement of Work (SOW) signed by both parties.
• Inquiries submitted via the contact form do not constitute a binding contract or guarantee of availability.
• Project timelines, deliverables, payment terms, and intellectual property rights will be defined explicitly in the individual engagement agreement.
• I reserve the right to decline any project or engagement without obligation to provide a reason.

3. Intellectual Property

• All content on this website — including text, design, blog articles, code snippets, and graphics — is the intellectual property of Md. Sakir Ahmed unless otherwise credited.
• Blog articles and technical content may be shared with proper attribution and a link back to the original post. Reproduction for commercial purposes requires written permission.
• Code examples in blog posts are provided under the MIT License unless otherwise stated — free to use with attribution.
• For any work delivered under a professional engagement, IP ownership terms are defined in the respective contract.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

• This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• While I strive to keep information accurate and up to date, I make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
• Technical blog content reflects my personal experience and opinions. Results may vary depending on your specific environment, stack, and use case.
• I am not responsible for any decisions made based on information found on this website.

5. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, Md. Sakir Ahmed shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this website.
• This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of revenue, or business interruption resulting from reliance on content published here.
• Total liability for any professional service engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid for that specific engagement.

6. External Links

• This website may contain links to external websites (LinkedIn, GitLab, CDN providers, referenced tools, etc.).
• These links are provided for convenience only. I have no control over external sites and accept no responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or availability.
• Linking to an external resource does not constitute an endorsement.

7. Governing Law

• These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
• Any disputes arising from these terms or from professional engagements shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation.
• If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

8. Changes to These Terms

• I reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.
• Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
• For material changes, I will make reasonable efforts to communicate updates.

9. Contact

• For questions about these Terms & Conditions or to request permissions:
• Email: hi@sakir.bd
• Location: West Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh