Terms of Service

Welcome to ioniforge.top — a blog dedicated to skill‑building hobbies, creative projects, and hands‑on learning. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use this site.

1. General Use & Acceptance

These Terms of Service govern your use of ioniforge.top, including all articles, comments sections, newsletters, and other content provided via the blog. The site is offered for informational and educational purposes only, focused on skill‑building hobbies such as woodworking, electronics, coding, crafting, and similar disciplines. By using the site, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age, or if under 13, that you have parental or guardian consent to use the blog.

We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

2. Intellectual Property & Content

2.1 Ownership

All text, images, graphics, tutorials, diagrams, and other materials published on ioniforge.top are the intellectual property of the blog owner unless otherwise credited. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this site without prior written permission from [email protected].

2.2 Personal Use

You are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and read the content for your personal, non‑commercial use. This includes printing or downloading articles for offline reference, as long as you retain all copyright and attribution notices.

2.3 User Contributions

When you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the blog (including via the comments section or contact form), you grant ioniforge.top a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual license to display, distribute, and adapt that content on the site. You represent that your contributions do not infringe any third‑party rights and are not defamatory or unlawful.

3. User Conduct & Comments

We encourage respectful discussion and the exchange of ideas related to skill‑building hobbies. However, you agree not to:

• Post spam, promotional links, or advertising without prior approval.
• Harass, threaten, or personally attack other users.
• Submit content that is illegal, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Attempt to disrupt the site’s functionality, introduce malware, or access restricted areas.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comments or user content at our sole discretion and without notice. Repeat violators may be banned from commenting.

4. Third‑Party Links & External Resources

Articles on ioniforge.top may contain links to external websites, tools, or resources (e.g., product recommendations, video tutorials, or hobby forums). These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or terms of those third‑party sites. You access them at your own risk and should review their respective policies.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on ioniforge.top is provided “as is” and for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. Skill‑building hobbies often involve tools, materials, and techniques that carry inherent risks. You are solely responsible for your own safety, research, and judgment when attempting any project or tutorial described on this blog.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ioniforge.top, its owner, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the site, including but not limited to errors in content, loss of data, or personal injury. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Privacy & Data

Your privacy matters to us. Our collection and use of personal information (such as email addresses for newsletter subscriptions or names in comments) is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the site, you consent to the data practices described in that policy. We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.

8. Termination & Suspension

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to ioniforge.top (including your ability to post comments) at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is otherwise harmful to the community. Upon termination, your license to use the site content ceases immediately.

9. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Greene County, Missouri. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page, with the “Last updated” date at the top. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the blog after revised terms become effective means you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please reach out to us:

Thank you for being part of the ioniforge.top community. Happy building!