Terms of Use

Welcome to Gentledataflow. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of gentledataflow.org and its content. The platform provides independent educational information on digital systems, data, and analytics. By using this site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. Gentledataflow expressly operates as an educational information resource and is not a financial service, investment advisor, or provider of professional assurances. All materials are for learning, research, and verification only.

Access, permitted use, and user responsibilities

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the site for personal, educational, and research purposes. You may read, download, and print content for non-commercial educational use provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You agree not to misuse the site, interfere with its operation, circumvent access restrictions, or attempt to acquire unauthorized access to systems. Users must ensure that any contributions, comments, or submissions are lawful and do not infringe the rights of third parties. When submitting corrections or editorial feedback you warrant that you have the right to provide the material and that it accurately cites sources if applicable. We reserve the right to remove content or block access for violations of these terms or applicable law.

Content, accuracy, and educational purpose

Gentledataflow publishes editorial content intended to explain concepts, document methods, and provide context for learning. We strive for accuracy and transparency: articles include references and methodology notes where relevant. Despite these measures, information on the site may be incomplete, outdated, or contain errors. Materials are educational and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice. Gentledataflow is not responsible for decisions made based on site content, and we emphasize that our materials do not constitute financial, legal, medical, or professional advice. Readers should verify information with primary sources and consult qualified professionals as appropriate. Any links to third-party sites are provided for reference only; linked sites are governed by their own terms and policies and gentledataflow is not responsible for their content or practices.

Intellectual property and permitted reuse

All original content on Gentledataflow, including text, images, and site design, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights owned or licensed by Gentledataflow. You may not republish, reproduce, or redistribute proprietary content except as expressly permitted. Where articles include third-party content or datasets, such items are used under license or with permission and are subject to their own usage terms; please consult the citations and source notes within each article for details. Requests for re-use of substantial material should be directed to [email protected]. We may, at our discretion, license material for educational or editorial uses under mutually agreed terms.

Limitation of liability and disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gentledataflow and its affiliates, contributors, and service providers disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." Gentledataflow does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or suitability of content and expressly disclaims responsibility for any reliance placed on content by users. In no event will Gentledataflow be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the site or its content. This limitation applies even if Gentledataflow has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions, these limitations may not apply to you in full; in those cases the liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Santa Clara County, California, unless mandatory law provides otherwise. If you are a consumer in a jurisdiction that grants you additional rights, those rights remain applicable. We encourage users to contact us at [email protected] to seek informal resolution of concerns before initiating formal legal action.

Changes to terms and how to contact us

Gentledataflow may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use after publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you have questions or need further information, please contact: Gentledataflow, 1501 N 4th St, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95112, United States; phone: +1 (408) 555-0198; email: [email protected]. For privacy details refer to our Privacy Policy. For our educational disclaimer see Disclaimer.