Terms of use

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “user”) and Matthew Hardesty (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “Owner”), an individual based in Big Bear City, California, USA, regarding your access to and use of matthewhardesty.com (the “Website”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Website.

You represent that you are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. If you are under that age, you may only use the Website with permission from a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Changes to Terms

I may revise and update these Terms from time to time in my sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted. Your continued use of the Website after posting revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes.

3. Access and Use

The Website is a personal portfolio, blog, and informational site showcasing my work, writings, and related materials. Access is generally open without registration. Optional registration may be required to download certain files (e.g., resume or other documents).

You may use the Website only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt the Website or servers.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying content (no scraping allowed).
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, license, sell, or transmit any content or materials on the Website without my prior express written permission (no commercial use of content unless explicitly stated otherwise, e.g., via a specific license notice on a page or file).
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, videos, audio, code, and other materials) are owned by me, Matthew Hardesty, or my licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

These Terms permit you to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial use only. No right, title, or interest in or to the Website or any content is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved.

5. Affiliate Links and Advertising

The Website may contain affiliate links or advertisements for third-party products, services, or websites. I may earn commissions or compensation from qualifying purchases or actions through these links/ads at no extra cost to you.

I do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party products, services, websites, or content linked from or advertised on the Website. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, OR RELIABILITY.

I DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, VIRUS-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MY TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).

Some jurisdictions (including California) do not allow certain limitations or exclusions of liability, so some or all of the above may not apply to you. In such cases, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless me, Matthew Hardesty, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them or the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Bernardino County, California, USA. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

10. Waiver and Severability

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and me regarding the Website.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact me at: