Terms of Service

Welcome to Chrispine Tinega's professional website. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at chrispinetinega.com (the "Website"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2.1 Purpose

This Website serves as a professional portfolio and information platform for Chrispine Tinega, an Electrical and Electronics Engineer specializing in IoT-driven smart energy systems. The Website provides:

• Professional portfolio and project information
• Technical blog posts and engineering insights
• Contact information for professional inquiries
• Newsletter subscription for technical updates
• Downloadable professional resources (resume, case studies)

2.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any other systems or networks
• Use any automated system to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages than a human can reasonably produce
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Website content without permission
• Use the Website for any commercial purposes without express written consent

3.1 Website Content

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, and the selection and arrangement thereof) are owned by Chrispine Tinega and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to:

• Access and view the Website content for personal, non-commercial use
• Download and print individual pages for personal reference
• Share blog posts and articles through provided social sharing features

3.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Modify, reproduce, or publicly display any Website content
• Use any content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Transfer the content to another person or mirror it on any other server

3.4 Trademarks

"Chrispine Tinega" and associated logos and branding are trademarks of Chrispine Tinega. You may not use these trademarks without prior written permission.

4.1 Submission of Information

When you submit information through the Website (including through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments), you grant me a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such information for the purposes of:

• Responding to your inquiries
• Providing requested services or information
• Improving the Website and services
• Complying with legal obligations

4.2 Prohibited Content

You may not submit any content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene
• Infringes any intellectual property or other proprietary rights
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful computer code
• Constitutes spam or unsolicited advertising
• Impersonates any person or entity

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including:

• Social media platforms
• Email service providers
• Form processors
• External references and resources

These third-party links are provided for your convenience only. I do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such third-party content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

6.1 Website "As Is"

The Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

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

6.2 Professional Information

The information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered professional engineering advice or consultation. For specific projects or technical decisions, you should consult with qualified professionals.

6.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Chrispine Tinega be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chrispine Tinega from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Website

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

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

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Nairobi, Kenya.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chrispine Tinega regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

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

I reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at my sole discretion. If a revision is material, I will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at my sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.