1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using karly.dev, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you should not use the website. These terms apply only to the public website and do not replace any separate written agreements for paid freelance work.

2. Use of the Website

You may browse karly.dev for personal, non‑commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the website
• Use the site for unlawful, harmful, or abusive activities
• Copy or reuse content without permission

I reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the site at any time.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on karly.dev—including text, code samples, design elements, and portfolio materials—is owned by Karly Sams unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without written permission. Client logos, trademarks, and project assets displayed in my portfolio remain the property of their respective owners.

4. Portfolio Display Rights

As a freelance developer, I may showcase completed client work on karly.dev for promotional purposes unless a separate written agreement states otherwise. If you are a client and wish to request the removal or modification of displayed work, contact me at karlysams1218@gmail.com.

5. Third-Party Services

karly.dev uses third‑party providers, including:

• Vercel (hosting)
• Sanity (content management)
• Resend (email delivery)
• Stripe (payment processing)

These services operate under their own terms and policies. I am not responsible for issues arising from third‑party platforms.

6. Payments and Services

Any paid freelance work is governed by a separate written agreement or invoice, not these Terms of Service. Payments processed through Stripe are subject to Stripe’s terms. I do not store or handle your financial information.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

karly.dev is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. I do not guarantee:

• Error‑free operation
• Continuous availability
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers

You use the site at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by U.S. law, I am not liable for:

• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the site
• Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities
• Issues caused by third‑party services

This limitation applies even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Links to Other Websites

karly.dev may contain links to third‑party websites. I am not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those external sites.

10. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The “Update Date” will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact:

Karly Sams

Email: karlysams1218@gmail.com

Location: Maryland, USA