1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Shady Gaber's portfolio website ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This includes:

• Viewing portfolio projects and information
• Contacting us through provided forms
• Downloading publicly available resources
• Sharing links to the Website on social media

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Website content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, code, and design, is the property of Shady Gaber and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Portfolio Projects

Some portfolio projects may be subject to separate licenses (e.g., MIT, GPL). Please refer to individual project repositories for specific licensing information.

3.3 Third-Party Content

The Website may contain content from third parties (e.g., icons, fonts, libraries). Such content remains the property of their respective owners and is used under applicable licenses.

4. User-Generated Content

When you submit content through contact forms or other means:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, and respond to your submissions
• You warrant that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• You agree not to submit spam, offensive, or inappropriate content

5. Services and Availability

5.1 Website Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous availability, we do not guarantee that the Website will be:

• Available at all times or without interruption
• Error-free or free from bugs
• Compatible with all devices and browsers

5.2 Maintenance and Updates

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. We may also perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects availability.

6. Professional Services

This Website serves as a portfolio and informational resource. Any professional services (web development, consulting) are subject to separate agreements and terms negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Inquiries made through the contact form do not constitute a binding agreement for services. Formal contracts must be signed for any professional engagement.

7. Payment and Refund Policy

7.1 Free Website Access

Access to this portfolio website is completely free. There are no fees associated with viewing content or using contact forms.

7.2 Professional Services Payment

For contracted professional services:

• Payment terms will be specified in individual contracts
• Typical payment structure: 50% upfront, 50% upon completion
• Accepted payment methods will be outlined in contracts
• All prices are quoted in USD unless otherwise specified

7.3 Refund Policy

Refund policies for professional services:

• Before Work Begins: Full refund of initial deposit within 14 days of payment
• During Project: Partial refunds considered on a case-by-case basis, minus completed work
• After Delivery: No refunds once final deliverables are approved and accepted
• Dispute Resolution: Good-faith negotiation to resolve any payment disputes

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn, project demos). We are not responsible for:

• The content or privacy practices of external websites
• The availability or functionality of third-party services
• Any damages resulting from your use of external links

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHADY GABER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Website
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your information

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed $100 USD.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shady Gaber from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Content you submit through the Website

13. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without notice, for any violation of these Terms
• Block specific IP addresses or users from accessing the Website
• Take legal action for serious violations

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Egypt, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Egypt.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: