Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Techstrong Group, Inc. d/b/a DevOps.com provides its internet site and the content, products and services offered on or through the site, collectively referred to as the “Services,” subject to these Terms of Service.

Your use of the Services, in whole or in part, constitutes your binding acceptance of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Services.

Some Services may be subject to additional posted rules, policies and terms. When you use those Services, those additional conditions are incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.

DevOps.com may modify all or part of these Terms of Service from time to time. Your continued use of a Service after updated terms are published constitutes acceptance of those updated terms.

2. Description of Services

The Services include content created by DevOps.com and content created by third-party suppliers. Some Services may also allow users to submit, post, display, transmit or exchange information, opinions, photographs, video, creative works, messages and other material, collectively referred to as “Postings.”

DevOps.com strives to provide informative and relevant content, but you may be exposed to content that you find offensive, indecent, objectionable or inaccurate. You assume all risks associated with using that content.

The Services are provided on an “AS IS” basis. DevOps.com does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of content available through the Services, including product reviews, white papers, product descriptions, stock quotes and user-generated Postings.

Your communications, interactions, transactions and participation with third parties, including advertisers, are solely between you and those third parties. The appearance of a third-party link does not constitute an endorsement by DevOps.com.

3. General Rules of Conduct

Your use of the Services is subject to all applicable local, state, national and international laws and regulations. You agree not to violate those laws or regulations.

• You will not interfere with another user’s use and enjoyment of the Services, the security measures of the Services, or networks connected to the Services.
• You will comply with applicable United States laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States.
• You will not use the Services to transmit junk email, chain letters, duplicative or unsolicited messages, or spam.
• You will not harm minors, impersonate another person or entity, stalk or harass another person, or intentionally or unintentionally violate applicable law.
• You will not collect or store personal data about other users without authorization.
• You will not reproduce, modify, distribute or republish Service materials without prior written permission, except for one machine-readable copy and one print copy per page for personal, noncommercial use.

4. Postings

Although DevOps.com may edit Postings before publication, it generally does not screen or monitor all content. You are solely responsible for materials uploaded, posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available through your account or email address.

You agree that your Postings will not violate these Terms of Service and that you have the necessary rights, permissions and authority to submit them.

• Postings must not be false, inaccurate or misleading.
• Postings must not infringe copyright, patent, trademark, trade-secret, privacy, publicity or other proprietary rights.
• Postings must not be defamatory, threatening, harassing, obscene, unlawful or otherwise objectionable.
• Postings must not contain viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots or other harmful code.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, republish or retransmit another user’s material without that user’s and DevOps.com’s permission.
• You may not impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on DevOps.com infrastructure or interfere with the proper operation of the Services.

DevOps.com may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, modify, refuse, remove or restrict access to a Posting; revoke a user’s right to use the Services; or use technological, legal or operational measures to enforce these Terms of Service.

By submitting Postings, you grant DevOps.com, its affiliates and service providers a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive and sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display the Postings and related identifying material as permitted by law.

5. DevOps.com Proprietary Rights

Service software, design, text, images, photographs, illustrations, audio and video material, artwork, databases, proprietary information and other legally protectable elements of the Services are the property of DevOps.com, its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors or suppliers, except for user Postings.

These materials are protected by applicable United States and foreign laws, regulations and treaties. You may not reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, display, perform, publish, distribute, broadcast or otherwise use Service materials without the express prior written consent of DevOps.com or the relevant owner.

You must not alter, delete or conceal copyright or other notices from Service materials. You agree not to access the Services by means other than the interface provided by DevOps.com.

6. Forums

Some Services may provide users opportunities to participate in forums operated by DevOps.com or third parties. Exercise appropriate caution when participating in any forum.

If you publicly disclose personal identifying information, such as your name or email address, other parties may collect and use that information. You should also take reasonable precautions with material downloaded through forums, including scanning files for viruses or other damaging programming routines.

7. Directories and Membership Listings

Some Services may allow users to make personal information, including name, company affiliation and job title, available to other visitors in a directory or other listing.

If you do not want information available to other Service users, do not include it in a membership directory listing. DevOps.com may refuse or remove listings in its sole discretion and without prior notice if they are inaccurate, unauthorized or otherwise violate these Terms of Service.

8. Promotions

DevOps.com may conduct promotions, including auctions, contests and sweepstakes. Each promotion may have additional terms, conditions and rules, which are incorporated into these Terms of Service for participants in that promotion.

9. Fee-Based Services

Some Services may require payment as described in the specific conditions where those Services are offered. You agree to pay all fees and charges you incur.

Unless otherwise noted, currency references are in United States dollars. DevOps.com may change fees, the basis for determining fees, or introduce new fees or charges as permitted by applicable law.

10. Registration Obligations

Some Services may require registration. If registration is required, you agree to provide accurate information, including your real name and a valid email address, and to update that information when it becomes outdated.

If information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, DevOps.com may suspend or terminate your account and refuse current or future use of the Services. Information provided through registration is also governed by the Privacy Notice.

11. Passwords and Other Security Issues

If DevOps.com issues you a password, you agree to protect it and change it promptly if you believe its security has been compromised.

You may not transfer your registration, password or username to another person or share it with anyone. DevOps.com is not responsible for loss or damage resulting from failure to comply with these requirements.

If you believe your information has been used without authorization, notify DevOps.com immediately.

12. Privacy Policy

DevOps.com respects your privacy. Please review the DevOps.com Privacy Notice for information and disclosures related to the collection and use of personally identifiable information in connection with the Services.

13. Service Deactivation or Termination

DevOps.com may, in its sole discretion and at any time, restrict, suspend or terminate access to all or part of the Services; refuse, move or remove submitted material; deactivate or delete accounts; and establish general practices and limits concerning Service use.

DevOps.com may take these actions for legitimate business reasons, including breaches of these Terms of Service, requests by law enforcement or government agencies, a user request, discontinuance or material modification of a Service, or unexpected technical or security issues.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DevOps.com, its subsidiaries, parent corporation, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, representatives and suppliers from liability, losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from your use of the Services, your account, your content, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of another person’s rights.

DevOps.com may assume, at its sole expense, the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify it. You agree to cooperate fully in the defense of such matters.

15. Disclaimers of Warranties

THE SERVICES, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND POSTINGS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

DevOps.com does not guarantee that Services will be available, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, timely, accurate, complete or suitable for a particular purpose. You assume responsibility for evaluating information, opinions, advice and other content available through the Services.

16. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO DEVOPS.COM PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, ACTUAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST INCOME, REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOST OR DAMAGED DATA, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS ARISING FROM USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES.

Where applicable law does not permit a limitation or exclusion of liability, the total liability of any DevOps.com party to you for all damages, losses and causes of action will not exceed one hundred United States dollars ($100.00).

17. Claims of Infringement

DevOps.com respects the intellectual property of others and requires users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, DevOps.com responds expeditiously to properly submitted notices of alleged copyright infringement and may disable or terminate repeat infringers.

If you believe your work has been copied in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, submit a notice identifying the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material or link, its location, your contact information, a good-faith statement, an accuracy-and-authority statement under penalty of perjury, and your physical or electronic signature.

18. Miscellaneous

This site is created, controlled and operated by DevOps.com in the United States and is intended for residents of the United States, its territories and possessions who are at least 13 years of age or older. Visitors accessing the site from other locations are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

These Terms of Service and incorporated policies constitute the entire agreement between you and DevOps.com concerning use of the Services and supersede prior agreements concerning that use.

The Terms of Service may be assigned by DevOps.com or an affiliate in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets.

The formation, construction and interpretation of these Terms of Service are governed by Florida law. Disputes relating to these terms are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts in Palm Beach County, Florida.

If a provision is found invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect. Any claim arising out of use of the Services or these Terms of Service must be filed within one year after the claim arose.

19. Violations and Contact

Please bring Service problems to our attention. California residents may also contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the Department of Consumer Affairs at 400 R Street, Sacramento, California 95814, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.