Terms of Service

Last updated: August 14, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Ruby advocacy website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Description of Service

This website is a community platform for Ruby programming language advocacy, where users can share articles, tips, success stories, and resources related to Ruby development.

User Accounts

GitHub Authentication

  • You must have a valid GitHub account to use our services
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your GitHub account
  • You must provide accurate information during the OAuth process

Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for all activity under your account
  • You must not share your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

User Content

Content Ownership

  • You retain ownership of content you create
  • By posting content, you grant us a license to display, distribute, and moderate it on the platform
  • You represent that you have the right to post the content you submit

Content Guidelines

You agree not to post content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, or violates others' rights
  • Contains spam, malware, or malicious links
  • Harasses or threatens other users
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Is off-topic or unrelated to Ruby programming

Content Moderation

  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms
  • Community members can report inappropriate content
  • Repeated violations may result in account suspension

Community Standards

Respectful Interaction

  • Treat all community members with respect
  • Engage constructively in discussions
  • Provide helpful and accurate information

Prohibited Activities

  • Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
  • Attempting to hack or compromise the platform
  • Submitting false reports about content
  • Using the platform for commercial spam

Intellectual Property

Respect for IP Rights

  • Respect copyright and other intellectual property rights
  • Only post content you own or have permission to use
  • Properly attribute external sources when sharing links

DMCA Compliance

If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact us at hey@yurisidorov.com with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing content
  • Your contact information
  • Statement of good faith belief

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information.

Limitation of Liability

This service is provided as is without warranties. We are not liable for:

  • Loss of data or content
  • Interruption of service
  • Actions of other users
  • Third-party content or links

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

  • Violation of these terms
  • Illegal activity
  • Abuse of the platform
  • At our discretion with reasonable notice

Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by Spanish law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at hey@yurisidorov.com