Terms of Use

This website at https://www.ashifek.in is a personal portfolio operated by Ashif E.K, Full-Stack Engineer, Kerala, India. By accessing this website you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. Purpose of This Website

This website is provided for informational purposes to showcase professional work, technical expertise, and published writing. It is not a commercial service, and no transactions, purchases, or registrations occur on this site.

2. Intellectual Property

All written content, design, code, and media on this website is the intellectual property of Ashif E.K unless otherwise attributed. You may not reproduce, copy, or republish any content from this portfolio without prior written permission.

Viewing the portfolio and sharing a link to it is explicitly permitted and encouraged.

3. Contact Form

The correspondence form is provided for genuine professional inquiries only. By submitting the form:

• You confirm that the information you provide is accurate
• You consent to your name, email, and message being stored for the purpose of responding to your inquiry
• You agree not to submit spam, automated messages, or unlawful content

4. Portfolio Assistant (AI Chatbot)

The portfolio assistant is powered by Google Gemini and is designed to answer questions about Ashif E.K's work and experience. By using the assistant:

• You agree not to use it for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive purpose
• You acknowledge that responses are AI-generated and may not always be accurate
• You agree not to attempt to circumvent the rate limiting or access controls

5. External Links

This portfolio contains links to external websites including GitHub, LinkedIn, and other platforms. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of those sites. Ashif E.K has no control over the content or privacy practices of external websites.

6. No Warranties

This portfolio is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. While every effort is made to keep content accurate and the site operational, no guarantee is made regarding uptime, accuracy of information, or fitness for any particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

Ashif E.K shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this website or its content.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Kerala, India.

9. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms, contact Ashif E.K at ashifek11@gmail.com.