Terms & Conditions

By accessing and using Steve Bang (https://www.steve-bang.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this website immediately. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Steve Bang is a personal blog focused on software engineering, backend development, and related technical topics. The website provides:

• Educational articles, tutorials, and technical guides
• Code examples and open-source project references
• Personal opinions and professional insights on software development
• A newsletter for subscribers who opt in
• A contact form for inquiries and collaboration requests

All content on this website — including but not limited to articles, blog posts, code snippets, images, graphics, and design — is the intellectual property of Steve Bang unless otherwise stated.

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its infrastructure
• Submit spam, malicious content, or misleading information through the contact form
• Engage in any activity that could disrupt or impair the functioning of the website
• Use automated bots or scrapers to extract content from the website without prior written consent
• Impersonate the site owner or misrepresent your affiliation with this website

The information on this website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. While we strive to keep content accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information. Technical articles and code examples reflect the author's personal experience and may not be applicable to every situation.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Steve Bang shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content. This includes, without limitation, any errors or omissions in content, loss of data, loss of profits, or any damage resulting from reliance on information obtained from this website.

This website may contain links to external websites and third-party services for your convenience. These include, but are not limited to:

• Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements
• GitHub — for open-source code repositories
• Buy Me a Coffee — for voluntary support contributions
• External documentation and references linked within articles

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party services you visit.

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Ads are served by Google and may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests. Revenue from advertising helps support the continued operation of this blog. We do not endorse any products or services advertised on this site. For more details on how advertising data is handled, please refer to our Privacy Policy — Google AdSense section.

By subscribing to the Steve Bang newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic emails about new blog posts, tutorials, and software engineering content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

We will never sell, share, or rent your email address to third parties without your explicit consent.

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Vietnam. Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.