Terms of Use

1. About this site

This is a personal blog operated by Ojas Shailesh Deshpande, an individual based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is not a company website, a news publication, or a professional advisory service. References to Ace Vector Labs or other organisations describe my work; they do not make those organisations responsible for this site.

2. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the articles, text, original graphics, and site design on this blog are © Ojas Shailesh Deshpande and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

You may read the site, share links to it, and quote a short excerpt with clear attribution and a link back to the original article. You may not republish substantial portions, copy entire posts, scrape the site at scale, or use the content commercially without prior written permission. Logos, trademarks, and third-party assets remain the property of their respective owners.

3. Acceptable use

When using this site, you agree not to:

• break any applicable law or regulation;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site, server, or related systems;
• introduce malware, spam, or code designed to disrupt the site;
• scrape, crawl, or automate requests in a way that degrades service for others;
• impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation; or
• use the contact form to send abusive, threatening, or unlawful material.

4. Messages you send

If you contact me, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it. You keep ownership of your message, but you give me permission to read it, store it, and use it to reply and to handle any follow-up. Please do not send confidential information, trade secrets, or sensitive personal data through the form.

5. Third-party links and services

The site links to external websites and uses third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare, Vercel, and font or library CDNs. I do not control those services and am not responsible for their content, availability, or practices. Your use of a third-party service is governed by that service's terms and privacy policy.

6. No professional advice

Content on this blog is for general information and personal commentary only. It is not legal, financial, investment, medical, or other professional advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security or product. You are responsible for verifying information and consulting a qualified professional before acting on it. See the disclaimer for more detail.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

The site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted availability. I do not warrant that the site will be error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, I will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or opportunity, arising out of or related to your use of the site or reliance on its content. This includes losses caused by errors, omissions, interruptions, or third-party links. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ojas Shailesh Deshpande from any claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the site or your breach of these terms.

10. Changes and availability

I may add, change, or remove content and features at any time, and I may suspend or discontinue the site without notice. I may revise these terms by posting an updated version on this page. Continued use after the effective date of a revision means you accept the revised terms.

11. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Subject to applicable law, the courts at Pune, Maharashtra, India, will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these terms or the site.

12. Severability and entire agreement

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. These terms, together with the privacy policy, cookie policy, and disclaimer, form the entire agreement between you and me regarding use of the site.

13. Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to contact@ojasdeshpande.in or through the contact form.