Welcome to SiliconStories. By accessing or using siliconstories.net (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. About SiliconStories
SiliconStories is a technology news and information website operated from India. We publish articles, guides, and commentary on topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startups, and practical technology tutorials. Our content is intended for informational purposes only.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Scrape, crawl, or systematically copy content from the Website without written permission
- Use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its servers
- Use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content
- Reproduce or republish our articles without attribution and written permission
4. Intellectual Property
All content published on SiliconStories — including articles, images, graphics, and code — is the property of SiliconStories or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
You may share links to our articles and quote brief excerpts (up to 100 words) for non-commercial purposes, provided you attribute SiliconStories and include a link back to the original article.
Hero images on our articles are sourced from Unsplash and are subject to the Unsplash License. Photographer credits are displayed on each article.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. SiliconStories makes no warranty that:
- The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- The information provided is complete, accurate, or up to date
- Any errors will be corrected
Technology information changes rapidly. While we strive for accuracy, articles may become outdated. Always verify critical technical information from official sources before acting on it.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SiliconStories and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content — including but not limited to damages for loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities.
This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages arise from contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if SiliconStories has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Products
Some articles on SiliconStories contain affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. We are not responsible for the products, services, pricing, or policies of third-party websites. Your dealings with third-party websites are solely between you and those third parties. We recommend reading the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to external websites for reference purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of external websites and accept no responsibility for them.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
If you are a California resident, certain provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California laws may apply to your use of the Website. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
13. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@siliconstories.net
- Contact page: siliconstories.net/contact