Terms of Service
Plain-English Summary: This is a personal portfolio site. By browsing it, you agree to these basic terms. If you hire me for freelance work, a separate written agreement will govern that relationship.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using www.gshyamvp.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site. These terms apply to all visitors, regardless of purpose.
2. About This Site
This Site is the personal portfolio of Ghanshyam Patel, a pre-law student and freelance web developer based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Site is used to showcase work, describe services, and facilitate professional inquiries. It does not constitute a business entity, registered company, or law firm.
3. Use of This Site
You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its hosting infrastructure
- Scrape, copy, or reproduce Site content for commercial use without written permission
- Use the Site to transmit spam, malicious code, or harmful content
- Misrepresent your identity when contacting me through this Site
- Use automated tools to interact with or harvest data from this Site
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, code, layout, design, and project descriptions — is the property of Ghanshyam Patel unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this Site without express written permission.
Project thumbnails and screenshots displayed on this Site represent work completed for clients. Those clients retain ownership of their respective brand assets and site content. I retain ownership of the underlying code and design work unless transferred by written agreement.
5. Freelance Services
Inquiries submitted through this Site do not constitute a binding contract or agreement for services. Any freelance web development engagement will be governed by a separate written agreement between you and me, covering:
- Scope of work and deliverables
- Project timeline and milestones
- Payment terms and schedule
- Revisions policy
- Ownership and transfer of deliverables
- Confidentiality obligations (if applicable)
No services commence until a written agreement is signed and any applicable deposit is received.
6. No Legal Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice. I am a pre-law student, not a licensed attorney. Any discussion of legal topics on this Site (including in the About or Education sections) is informational only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. I do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. I make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information on this Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ghanshyam Patel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content or services described herein. My total liability for any claim arising from use of this Site shall not exceed $0, as no fee is charged to browse this Site.
9. Third-Party Links
This Site contains links to third-party websites including LinkedIn, client websites, and certificate issuers. These links are provided for convenience only. I have no control over the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites and accept no responsibility for them. Visiting any linked site is at your own risk.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
11. Changes to These Terms
I reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out via the Contact section of this site.