Terms and Conditions

1. Welcome

Welcome to Banandre! These terms explain how this Website works. By using the Website, you agree to these simple terms. We've kept them straightforward and focused on what matters.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website.

2. Description of Service

Banandre is a personal blog operated by Andrii Fedorenko that provides articles, insights, and analysis on topics including but not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Software Development and Architecture
• Technology Analysis and Industry Trends
• Engineering Management
• Data Engineering

3. Content and AI Disclosure

3.1 AI-Assisted Content

Some content on this Website is created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we review content before publishing:

• AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies
• We make reasonable efforts to ensure quality but cannot guarantee perfection
• Content reflects a human-AI collaborative process

3.2 No Guarantees

Content is provided for informational purposes only:

• We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
• Technology information becomes outdated quickly
• This is not professional advice of any kind
• Use your own judgment and verify important information

3.3 Your Responsibility

You use this Website and its content at your own risk and discretion. Always verify important information from authoritative sources and consult professionals for critical decisions.

4. Content Usage and Attribution

4.1 Open Content Policy

We believe in sharing knowledge openly. You are generally free to use, copy, modify, and distribute content from this Website, including for commercial purposes, with the following simple conditions:

• Attribution preferred (but not required): While we appreciate attribution back to Banandre or the specific article URL, it is not mandatory
• No warranty: Content is provided "as-is" without any guarantees of accuracy or completeness
• Respect third-party content: Some embedded content (images, videos, quotes) may be subject to their original copyright holders' terms

4.2 Third-Party Content

While our written content is freely available, please respect the rights of third parties for any embedded media, quoted material, or linked content that may have different license terms.

5. Acceptable Use

We keep this simple. Please don't use this Website in ways that:

• Are illegal or harmful to others
• Attempt to damage, disrupt, or overload the Website's infrastructure
• Violate others' privacy or rights

Otherwise, feel free to read, share, and use the content as you see fit. Web scraping and automated access are fine as long as they don't harm the Website's availability.

6. User Interaction

If we add functionality for comments or user interaction in the future:

• Please be respectful and don't post anything illegal
• We may remove comments at our discretion but don't actively moderate
• By commenting, you allow us to display your comment publicly

7. Links to External Websites

This Website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by us. We have no control over the content and nature of these sites.

The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. We are not responsible for the content of linked websites.

8. Content Disclaimer

This Website is provided "as is" for informational and educational purposes. Since some content is AI-assisted:

• We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is correct or up-to-date
• Technology topics evolve rapidly and information may become outdated
• The Website may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
• We make reasonable efforts to review content but cannot catch every mistake

Not Professional Advice: Content on this Website is for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, or technical advice. Always verify important information and consult qualified professionals for your specific situation.

Use at Your Own Discretion: You are responsible for how you use information from this Website. We encourage critical thinking and verification of facts from multiple sources.

9. Limitation of Liability

This is a personal blog sharing information freely. To the extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for decisions you make based on information from this Website
• We cannot guarantee the accuracy of AI-assisted content despite our review efforts
• You use this Website and its content at your own risk
• We are not responsible for any losses resulting from reliance on this content

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.

Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this Website. By using this Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Website.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction where the Website operator is based, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

For EU residents, you also have protection under the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms and Conditions unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Impressum, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of this Website.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: