Terms of Service & Disclaimer

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Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Terms of Service

Welcome to Funky Si’s Blog (www.funkysi1701.com ). By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Use of Website

This website and its content are provided for informational and educational purposes only. You may:

  • Read and share blog posts
  • Comment on posts (subject to moderation)
  • Subscribe to the newsletter
  • Use code examples in accordance with their specified licenses

You may not:

  • Copy or republish content without attribution
  • Use automated tools to scrape content
  • Post spam, malicious code, or inappropriate content in comments
  • Impersonate the author or others

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and code examples, is the property of Simon Foster (Funky Si) and is protected by copyright laws.

Code snippets and examples are generally provided for educational use. Where specific open-source licenses apply, they will be clearly stated.

User Comments

Comments on blog posts are welcome and encouraged. However, I reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments that:

  • Contain spam or promotional content
  • Are abusive, threatening, or discriminatory
  • Violate privacy or contain personal information
  • Are off-topic or disruptive

By posting a comment, you grant me the right to use, modify, or remove that comment.

Changes to Terms

I reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Disclaimer

No Professional Advice

The content on this blog represents my personal opinions and experiences. It is not intended as professional advice for:

  • Legal matters
  • Financial decisions
  • Security implementations
  • Production system deployments

Always consult qualified professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

Technical Content Accuracy

While I strive for accuracy in all technical posts and tutorials:

  • No Warranties: Content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind
  • Use at Your Own Risk: Implementing code or configurations from this blog is done at your own risk
  • Test First: Always test code and configurations in non-production environments
  • Your Responsibility: You are responsible for understanding and validating any code before use

This website contains links to external websites and resources. I am not responsible for:

  • The content or privacy practices of external sites
  • The availability or accuracy of external resources
  • Any damages resulting from use of external links

External links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

Affiliate Links & Referrals

This website contains affiliate links and referral codes. This means:

  • I may receive compensation when you purchase through these links
  • No Extra Cost: You pay the same price (or sometimes receive a discount)
  • Honest Recommendations: I only recommend products and services I genuinely use or believe in
  • Transparency: Affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable

Current affiliate/referral programs include:

  • Octopus Energy
  • Monzo Bank
  • Connect Fibre
  • Mindful Chef

Advertising

This website displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

Third-Party Services

This website uses third-party services including:

  • Giscus for comments (hosted on GitHub)
  • Google Analytics for traffic analysis
  • Cloudflare for CDN and security
  • Azure Static Web Apps for hosting
  • MailChimp for newsletter management

Each service has its own terms and privacy policies.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • I am not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • This includes damages from use of content, inability to use the website, or errors in content
  • This limitation applies even if advised of the possibility of such damages

Technical Issues

While I maintain this website to the best of my ability:

  • No Uptime Guarantee: The website may be unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues
  • Content Changes: Content may be updated, corrected, or removed without notice
  • No Data Loss Guarantee: Comments or user-submitted content may be lost

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

© 2014-2025 Simon Foster (Funky Si). All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

Content may be shared with attribution and a link back to the original post. For republication requests, please contact me .

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact me at [email protected] .

Fair Use Statement: I believe in fair use, open knowledge sharing, and the developer community. If you want to reference, quote, or build upon my content, please do so respectfully with proper attribution.