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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 22, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the portfolio website of Samwel Karanja. By accessing this site, you agree to these terms. These terms apply to all visitors and users of this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (samwelkaranja.dev or any related domain), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of this website.

These terms apply to all visitors, regardless of whether they use the contact form or any other feature of the site.

2. About This Website

This is the personal portfolio website of Samwel Karanja, a Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of this website is to:

•Showcase my professional skills, projects, and experience.
•Provide information about my services as a freelance developer.
•Enable prospective clients and collaborators to reach out to me.

This website is not a commercial marketplace. No products are sold, and no payments are processed directly through this site.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to the design, layout, text, graphics, code, animations, and portfolio project descriptions — is the intellectual property of Samwel Karanja unless otherwise credited.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written permission. Screenshots or references for legitimate purposes (e.g., mentioning this portfolio in a professional context) are permitted with appropriate attribution.

Client Projects: Projects displayed in the portfolio section may be subject to client confidentiality agreements. Only publicly available or authorized project information is shown.

4. Use of the Contact Form

The contact form is provided for legitimate professional inquiries only. By submitting the contact form, you agree that:

•The information you provide is truthful and accurate.
•You will not submit spam, offensive content, or unsolicited commercial messages.
•You will not impersonate another person or entity.
•You will not attempt to exploit the form for any malicious purpose.

I reserve the right to disregard or report abusive submissions.

5. No Guarantee of Response

While I strive to respond to all genuine inquiries in a timely manner, I do not guarantee a response to every message. Submitting a contact form does not constitute a binding agreement or commitment of any kind.

Any freelance engagement, project agreement, or collaboration must be formalized through a separate written contract signed by both parties.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. I do not guarantee that:

•The website will be available at all times or free from errors.
•The information on the website is always current or accurate.
•The website is free from viruses or other harmful components.

I reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without prior notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Samwel Karanja shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website or any content on it.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business, data, or goodwill, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. External Links

This website contains links to external websites including GitHub, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (X), Dribbble, and live project demos. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

I do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Visiting external links is entirely at your own risk.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Nairobi, Kenya.

If you are accessing this website from outside Kenya, you are responsible for compliance with local laws applicable to your jurisdiction.

10. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how I collect, use, and protect your information.

You can read the full Privacy Policy at: /privacy-policy

11. Changes to These Terms

I may revise these Terms of Service at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

I encourage you to periodically review this page for updates.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please get in touch:

Samwel Karanja

Email: [email protected]

Location: Nairobi, Kenya