Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The AI DevOps Engineer website at aidevopsengineer.com ("Service", "Website", "we", "us", or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and The AI DevOps Engineer. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

The AI DevOps Engineer provides a blog and content platform focused on AI coding agents, embedded software development, DevOps practices, and CI/CD automation. Our Service offers:

• Public Content: Freely accessible articles and resources
• Free Membership: Additional content access with free registration
• Member Subscription ($4.99/month): Enhanced content access and features
• Engineer Subscription ($9.99/month): Full access to all premium content and features
• Newsletter: Regular updates and technical insights via email

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You may register using:

• Email and password (credential-based authentication)
• GitHub OAuth authentication
• Google OAuth authentication

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate and current information
• Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Ensuring you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of subscription fees
• Abuse of our Service or other users

4. Membership Tiers and Payments

4.1 Subscription Plans

We offer the following subscription plans:

4.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe"), our third-party payment processor. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete payment information
• Authorize us to charge your payment method for subscription fees
• Stripe's terms and conditions available at https://stripe.com/legal
• Maintain valid payment information for recurring subscriptions

4.3 Billing Cycle

Subscriptions are billed on a monthly recurring basis. Your subscription will automatically renew each month until cancelled. You will be charged on the same day each month based on your initial subscription date.

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices at any time. Price changes will be communicated to you at least 30 days in advance via email. If you do not agree to the price change, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.

4.5 Payment Failure

If your payment method fails or your account is past due:

• We will attempt to process payment using your payment method on file
• Your access to premium content may be suspended until payment is received
• We may send you reminders via email
• Your account may be downgraded or terminated if payment is not received within a reasonable time

5. Cancellation and Refunds

5.1 Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your subscription at any time through:

• Your account settings on our website
• Contacting customer support at [email protected]
• Managing your subscription through your Stripe customer portal

Upon cancellation:

• Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period
• You will continue to have access to premium content until the billing period ends
• No further charges will be made to your payment method
• Your account will be downgraded to Free Membership at the end of the billing period

5.2 Refund Policy

We offer refunds under the following circumstances:

• Technical Issues: If you experience significant technical problems that prevent you from accessing our Service, and we are unable to resolve them within a reasonable timeframe
• Duplicate Charges: If you are accidentally charged multiple times for the same subscription period
• Unauthorized Charges: If charges are made to your account without your authorization (subject to verification)

Refunds are generally not provided for:

• Change of mind or dissatisfaction with content
• Failure to cancel before renewal
• Partial months of service
• Account termination due to Terms violation

To request a refund, contact us at [email protected] within 7 days of the charge. Refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on this Service, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, images, code examples, and software, is the property of The AI DevOps Engineer or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

6.2 AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Some content on our Service is generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology. While we review all content for accuracy and quality, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. Users should:

• Verify critical information independently
• Use their professional judgment when applying concepts or techniques
• Understand that content is for informational purposes only
• Not rely on content as professional advice without verification

6.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and view content for personal, non-commercial use
• Download and print individual articles for personal reference
• Share links to our content on social media and other platforms

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without permission
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices from content
• Use automated systems to scrape or download content in bulk

7. Acceptable Use

7.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• Share account credentials with unauthorized parties
• Use the Service for spam or unsolicited marketing
• Circumvent payment systems or access controls

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

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

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that any information obtained through the Service will be accurate or reliable.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AI DEVOPS ENGINEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption or loss of business opportunity
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
• Damages resulting from reliance on content or information
• Damages arising from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The AI DevOps Engineer, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any content you submit or share through the Service

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• GitHub: OAuth authentication
• Google: OAuth authentication
• Email Service Providers: Newsletter and transactional emails

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.

12. Data Protection and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at aidevopsengineer.com/privacy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service
• Update subscription tiers, pricing, or benefits

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve disputes amicably.

14.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The AI DevOps Engineer regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: