Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to DMCloudArchitect. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your subscription to and use of our email newsletter, guides, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By subscribing to our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

DMCloudArchitect is operated by Mariusz Antonik ("we," "us," or "our"), providing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) consulting, guides, and educational content for small and medium-sized businesses.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By checking the subscription checkbox and submitting your email address, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not subscribe to our Services.

3. Subscription Services

3.1 What We Provide

When you subscribe, you will receive:

• Free guides and resources related to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• Educational emails with tips, best practices, and insights
• Updates about our services and offerings
• Occasional promotional content about our consulting services

3.2 Email Frequency

We typically send emails on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. We reserve the right to adjust the frequency of our communications based on content availability and subscriber feedback.

3.3 Free Service

Our email subscription service is provided free of charge. Some resources or services mentioned in our emails may be paid offerings, which will be clearly indicated.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Accurate Information

You agree to provide:

• A valid email address that you own and have access to
• Accurate first and last name information
• Updates to your information if it changes

4.2 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to subscribe to our Services.

4.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use a fake or temporary email address
• Subscribe on behalf of others without their consent
• Forward our emails for commercial purposes without permission
• Attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, or harvest email addresses from our lists
• Use our content in any way that violates copyright or intellectual property laws

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content provided through our Services, including but not limited to guides, articles, images, designs, and trademarks, is the property of DMCloudArchitect or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may:

• Read and implement the advice in our guides
• Share links to our content (not the content itself)
• Print guides for your personal reference

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, redistribute, or resell our content
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our content in any commercial training or product

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 Data Collection

We collect and process your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes:

• Email address
• First and last name
• Subscription preferences
• Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks)

6.2 Data Use

We use your data to:

• Send you requested guides and newsletters
• Improve our content based on engagement
• Communicate updates about our services
• Comply with legal obligations

6.3 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Unsubscribe Rights

7.1 Right to Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from our Services at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
• Emailing us at [email protected]
• Contacting us through our website

7.2 Processing Time

Unsubscribe requests are typically processed immediately, but it may take up to 48 hours for you to stop receiving emails. You may receive emails that were already scheduled before your unsubscribe request was processed.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free service

8.1 Professional Advice Disclaimer

The information provided in our guides and emails is for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information:

• We are not liable for decisions made based on our content
• You should consult with qualified professionals for specific situations
• Technology and best practices change; content may become outdated

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DMCLOUDARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from the use or inability to use our Services
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid for any paid services (if applicable).

10. Modifications to Terms

10.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

10.2 Notification

For material changes, we will notify subscribers via email. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may terminate your subscription at any time using the unsubscribe methods described in Section 7.

11.2 By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your subscription if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Provide false information
• Engage in abusive or harassing behavior
• Use our Services for illegal purposes

12. Anti-Spam Compliance

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable anti-spam laws. All our emails:

• Include accurate sender information
• Contain clear subject lines
• Provide an easy way to unsubscribe
• Honor opt-out requests promptly
• Include our physical business address

13. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DMCloudArchitect regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.