Terms of Service

Last updated: October 30, 2026

These terms govern use of www.bala-murugan.com, a personal portfolio and writing website operated by Balamurugan. By using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

Purpose of this website

The site presents professional work, case studies, articles, and experiments for general information. Content reflects personal views unless stated otherwise and does not represent an employer or client. It is not legal, financial, or other professional advice.

Content ownership and permitted use

Original writing, designs, and other materials belong to their respective owners. Employer and client names, trademarks, screenshots, and project materials remain the property of their respective owners. You may view the site and share links. Any broader reuse must be allowed by an applicable license, the rights holder, or law. Do not imply endorsement or claim someone else's work as your own.

Acceptable use

Do not attempt unauthorized access, disrupt the site, introduce malicious code, submit spam, impersonate another person, or use site features to infringe others' rights. Do not submit confidential or sensitive personal information through contact forms or public comments.

Messages, subscriptions, and comments

Sending a message does not create an employment, consulting, or other contractual relationship. Any engagement requires a separate agreement. Newsletter subscriptions are optional and can be cancelled using the unsubscribe link in an email. Public comments may be moderated or removed for spam, abuse, or rights violations. You remain responsible for content you submit and must have permission to share it.

Third-party services and links

The site uses external services for hosting, analytics, forms, subscriptions, and comments, and may link to other websites. Their own terms and privacy policies apply to their services. External content, availability, and practices are not controlled by this site.

Availability and limitations

The site and its content are provided as available, without guarantees of uninterrupted access, accuracy, completeness, or suitability for a particular purpose. Content and features may change or be removed. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Balamurugan is not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the site. Nothing in these terms excludes liability or consumer rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Google sign-in is optional and is not required to browse this site. After your approval, this site verifies your Google account and receives your name, verified email address, and account identifier. Sign-in lasts until you sign out, reload, or close the page.

After sign-in, a separate dialog asks whether you want to share your details. Sharing is off by default. Choosing "Allow sharing" allows your name, email, and a site-specific identifier to be sent to Amplitude so Balamurugan can associate visits with your identity and understand engagement with this portfolio. Google sign-in or acceptance of these terms alone does not enable that sharing. No Google profile information is sent to Google Analytics.

Open data sharing settings and choose "Stop sharing", or sign out, to stop future identity linking. This does not delete information already sent to Amplitude. For deletion requests, contact email@balamurugan.info. Provider details and retention information are in the Privacy Policy.

Privacy

The Privacy Policy explains how personal information, cookies, analytics, and third-party features are handled. Accepting these terms does not replace any consent required for personal data processing.

Changes and contact

These terms may be updated as the site changes. The date above identifies the latest version. For questions, permissions, or concerns, contact email@balamurugan.info.