Terms of Service

Last Updated: [2/3/26]

Welcome to 3StrandTech  (Referred to as “The Site” for the rest of this document). By accessing or using The Site, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use The Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using The Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, which you can read here (Privacy Policy) and here (Disclaimer) respectively.

2. Purpose of This Website

The Site provides general information, technical tips, guides, tutorials and opinions in relation to technology, software, Linux distributions, cybersecurity, coding, and related topics. All information is for educational and informational purposes only and is not guaranteed to be error-free.

3. No Professional or Technical Relationship

The content on The Site does not create:

-A professional or consulting relationship

-A client-tech support relationship

-Any form of service agreement

All tutorials and advice are provided “as is.” Users are responsible for implementing any instructions on their own systems and comprehending the associated risks.

4. Use of Website Content

Unless otherwise specified, all:

-Articles

-Tutorials

-Images

-Logos

-Branding

-Custom Graphics

-Written Content

Belong to The Site.

You may use the information on The Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may not:

-Republish or copy entire articles

-Redistribute content without permission

-Claim ownership of this content

-Use The Site content for commercial training, automated tools, or derivative works

Short excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original post are permitted.

5. User Obligations & Acceptable Use

 You agree not to:

     -Use The Site for illegal purposes

     -Attempt to compromise, exploit, break or disrupt The Site

     -Introduce malware, malicious code or viruses to The Site

     -Harass, abuse or threaten others (especially in comments, if enabled)

The Site reserves the right to restrict access or disable features for violations.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may include links to third-party websites, products, or services, including:

-Linux distribution download pages

-Software tools

-Hosting providers

-Affiliate partners

-External documentation

These external sites are not under the control of The Site

We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or actions.

Users should evaluate third-party sites and services independently.

7. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

Some pages may have affiliate links. Affiliate links mean that The Site may earn a small commission if something is purchased through a provided link. There is no additional cost to you if you purchase an item through an affiliate link.

The Site will always

-Disclose affiliate participation

-Maintain unbiased and honest recommendations

-Only promote products that The Site genuinely believes in

If any posts are sponsored, they will be disclosed when applicable

8. No Guarantees or Warranties

 The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.

The Site does not guarantee:

 -The accuracy or completeness of any content or information

-That tutorials will work in every situation

-That downloads, links, or instructions are free of errors

-That The Site will operate without interruption

-That results will be the same on every device, OS, or hardware configuration

Technical outcomes vary from user to user. Use all instructions at your own risk and discretion.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 3StrandTech, its owner (Nicholas Piersimoni), contributors, writers, and affiliates are not liable for:

-System failures

-Injury or damages arising from tutorials, code examples, or technical advice

-Financial consequences

-Loss of data

-Damages resulting from using or misusing Site content

-Hardware or software issues

-Security breaches caused by user behavior

You acknowledge this limitation by using The Site.

10. Comment Policy

-Do not post sensitive personal information

-Keep discussions respectful

-No spam, advertising, or malicious links

-Do not post copyrighted content you don’t own

The Site reserves the right to remove comments without notice.

11. Intellectual Property & Copyright

-All content on The Site is the intellectual property of 3StrandTech unless otherwise credited.

You may not:

-Create AI datasets using Site content

-Use content commercially without permission

-Reproduce full articles

Fair use excerpts are allowed with attribution

12. Indemnification

 By using The Site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless:

-The Site

-Its owners

-Its affiliates

-Its contributors

…from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use or misuse of The Site.

13. Changes to These Terms

The Site reserves the right to modify or update these terms at any time.

Your continued use of The Site means you accept those changes.

Changes become effective once posted.

14. Governing Law

-These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, regardless of conflict-of-law principles. If you are accessing The Site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own responsibility.

15. Contact Information

-For questions regarding these Terms, you may contact me (Nicholas Piersimoni) at:

3StrandTech@gmail.com