Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using christaylor.codes.

Last Updated: November 8, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using christaylor.codes (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Description of Service

christaylor.codes is a personal portfolio and blog website showcasing:

  • Professional work and projects by Chris Taylor
  • Technical blog posts about PowerShell, automation, and MSP operations
  • Open source software projects and documentation
  • Professional contact information and social media links

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful or malicious code, viruses, or malware
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation or servers
  • Harvest or collect information about other users without their consent
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

Website Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Chris Taylor and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Open Source Projects

Open source code and projects shared on this Website are licensed under their respective open source licenses (typically MIT License). Please refer to individual project repositories for specific licensing terms.

Blog Content License

Blog posts and articles are copyrighted by Chris Taylor. You may:

  • Share links to blog posts on social media
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original post
  • Use code examples from blog posts in your own projects (unless otherwise specified)

You may not republish, redistribute, or reproduce entire blog posts without explicit written permission.

Trademarks

"ChrisTaylor.codes," the site logo, and related marks are trademarks of Chris Taylor. Third-party trademarks mentioned on this Website are the property of their respective owners.

User-Generated Content

Comments and Contributions

If the Website enables user comments or contributions (via GitHub Discussions, blog comments, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your contributions in connection with the Website.

Content Guidelines

User-generated content must:

  • Be respectful and professional
  • Not contain spam, advertisements, or promotional content
  • Not infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Not contain offensive, defamatory, or illegal content
  • Be relevant to the topic being discussed

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these guidelines.

External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (GitHub, PowerShell Gallery, LinkedIn, etc.). We are not responsible for:

  • The content or privacy practices of external websites
  • The availability or functionality of linked websites
  • Any damages or losses resulting from your use of external websites

Clicking on external links is at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

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

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

We do not warrant that the Website will meet your requirements or that defects will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHRIS TAYLOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Website
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Damages resulting from third-party content or links

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chris Taylor from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit or contribute to the Website

Code Examples and Technical Content

Use at Your Own Risk

Code examples, scripts, and technical tutorials provided on this Website are for educational and informational purposes only. You use them at your own risk.

No Professional Advice

Content on this Website does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, or otherwise). Always:

  • Test code in a safe, non-production environment before deploying
  • Review and understand code before implementing it in your systems
  • Consult with qualified professionals for critical systems or business decisions
  • Ensure compliance with your organization's policies and security requirements

No Warranty for Code

Code examples are provided without warranty or guarantee of fitness for any particular purpose. We are not responsible for:

  • Bugs, errors, or unintended behavior in code examples
  • Damage or data loss resulting from using code examples
  • Compatibility issues with your specific environment
  • Security vulnerabilities in example code

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Display a prominent notice on the Website (for material changes)

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Any reason we deem necessary to protect the Website or other users

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the courts located in Washington State.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

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

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

These terms are effective as of November 8, 2025 and govern your use of christaylor.codes.