Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Welcome to Douglas Morrow's portfolio website (the "Site"). This Site demonstrates my skills and projects in data engineering and data analytics using technologies such as Django, Airflow, and Streamlit. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Site. By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept all of the Terms, then you may not access the Site or use any services.

2. Purpose of the Site

This Site serves as a professional portfolio to demonstrate data engineering and analytics skills. It is important to understand that:

• Demonstration Only: All projects, applications, and analyses shown are for demonstration purposes only and showcase technical capabilities.
• Sample Data Usage: Projects may use synthetic data, anonymized data, or public datasets for demonstration purposes.
• No Production Environment: The applications and tools on this Site are not production-grade systems and should not be used for actual business operations.
• Educational Context: Content is intended to demonstrate technical proficiency and should be viewed in an educational context.

3. Description of Services

• Portfolio Showcase: The Site provides an overview of projects and experience in data engineering and data analytics.
• Interactive Data Visualizations: The Site features interactive data visualization applications and tools that display various financial and market data, analytics, and insights.
• Streamlit Applications: Users can interact with Streamlit applications demonstrating various data analysis or engineering processes.
• Contact Section: Users can submit inquiries or requests for more information about my work or potential collaboration through the contact form.

All Services on this Site are provided for informational and demonstrative purposes only. I reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice or liability.

4. Data Usage and Processing

Regarding the data processing and analytics demonstrations on this Site:

• Example Data: All data processing examples use either public datasets, synthetic data, or properly anonymized data.
• No Sensitive Data: Users should not upload any sensitive, confidential, or personal information when interacting with the Site's applications.
• Data Storage: Any data uploaded or processed through interactive demonstrations is temporary and not retained.
• Processing Limitations: Demo applications may have limitations on data size, processing time, or functionality.
• No Guarantees: The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of data processing results is not guaranteed.

5. Code and Project Examples

• Intellectual Property: Code snippets and project examples are provided to demonstrate technical capabilities but remain my intellectual property.
• Usage Rights: Visitors may view and learn from the code examples but may not copy, redistribute, or use them for commercial purposes without explicit permission.
• No Warranty: Code examples are provided "as is" without any warranty of functionality or fitness for a particular purpose.
• Third-Party Tools: Projects may utilize various third-party frameworks, libraries, and tools, each subject to their own licenses and terms.

6. Financial Information Disclaimer

The following terms specifically apply to all financial information, market data, and analytics displayed in the data visualization section:

• Entertainment Purposes Only: All financial information, market data, stock analysis, and related content are provided strictly for entertainment and educational purposes only.
• Not Financial Advice: None of the information presented constitutes financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice.
• No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we strive to ensure the accuracy of data presented, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.
• Past Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any historical data or performance metrics shown are for illustration purposes only.
• User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for evaluating all information provided and for any decisions made based on such information.

7. Technical Limitations

• Browser Compatibility: The Site and its applications are optimized for modern web browsers and may not function properly in outdated browsers.
• Resource Limits: Demo applications may have limitations on processing power, memory usage, and data size to ensure fair usage.
• Response Times: Performance of interactive features may vary based on network conditions and server load.
• Availability: The Site and its features may occasionally be unavailable for maintenance or updates.

8. Intellectual Property

• Ownership: All content on this Site, including text, graphics, code snippets, logos, and other materials, is the property of Douglas Morrow unless otherwise indicated.
• License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to view and use the Site strictly in accordance with these Terms.
• Portfolio Projects: The methodologies, algorithms, and implementations demonstrated in portfolio projects are for showcase purposes and may not be reproduced without permission.
• Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

9. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that could disrupt, damage, or interfere with other users' access or usage.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or connected systems.
• Upload malicious code or attempt to test the Site's security measures.
• Submit sensitive or confidential data through the interactive demonstrations.
• Use the contact form for spamming or sending any unlawful content.
• Attempt to reverse engineer or copy the demonstrated technical solutions.

10. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links or references to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you. I have no control over and am not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

• "As Is" Basis: The Site and its services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
• No Warranty: No warranty is made regarding the functionality, accuracy, or reliability of any demonstrations or examples.
• Technical Accuracy: While efforts are made to ensure technical accuracy, the primary purpose is to demonstrate capabilities rather than provide production-ready solutions.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I will not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Site or its features
• Decisions made based on the demonstrated analytics or data processing
• Technical issues or limitations of the demonstration applications
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein

13. Termination

I reserve the right, in my sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site at any time, without notice, if you fail to comply with these Terms or for any other reason.

14. Modifications to Terms

I may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable federal laws of the United States of America and, where not in conflict with or preempted by federal law, the laws of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. For any matters not subject to federal law, California law shall apply as the default governing law.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of:

• The federal courts of the United States for matters involving federal law;
• The state courts located in California for matters involving state law;
• The appropriate federal or state courts for any matters involving intellectual property rights or data protection.

You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction by such courts. Nothing in these Terms shall prevent us from seeking injunctive relief in any jurisdiction when necessary to protect our intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized access to the Site.

Note: This Terms of Service is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure your Terms of Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations.