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Terms of Service

Last updated: May 3, 2025

Welcome to https://huetruong.com (the “Site”), a personal blog operated by Hue Truong (“I”, “me”, “my”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement. These Terms govern your use of the Site and any services provided through it, including the optional text messaging program.
1.2 Changes. I may update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version here with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Site Use and Conduct

2.1 Permitted Use. You may view, download (cache), and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only.
2.2 Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to:

3. User-Generated Content

3.1 Comments and Submissions. If you leave comments or messages on the Site, you grant me a perpetual, worldwide, royalty‑free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in any form.
3.2 Responsibility. You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must ensure you have the rights to share it. I reserve the right to remove any user content at my discretion.

4. Third-Party Links

4.1 Links. The Site may contain links to external websites or resources that are not operated or controlled by me. I am not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of those links is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of each site you visit.

4.2 Endorsements. The inclusion of any third-party link does not imply endorsement.

5. Text Messaging Usage

5.1 Consent. By providing your phone number via the contact form, you consent to receive text messages (up to 5/month) from me. Standard message and data rates may apply.
5.2 Opt-Out. You may revoke consent at any time by replying STOP, which will unsubscribe you from the messaging program.
5.3 Help. For assistance, reply HELP or leave a message in my contact form.
5.4 Privacy & Data Handling. Information collected and how it is used, shared, retained, and protected is described in the Privacy Policy: https://huetruong.com/privacy-policy

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership. All content on the Site—text, graphics, images, logos, and software—is my property or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License. You may not copy, modify, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any of the Site content without express written consent.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. I expressly disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or any linked services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold me harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact me using the contact form.