Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 17, 2026

By accessing and using hamitshala.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

1. Use of the Website

This Website is a personal portfolio and blog. Content is provided for informational purposes only. You may browse, read, and use the interactive features (games, weather, radio, dictionary, meme generator, PDF tools) for personal, non-commercial use.

2. Intellectual Property

All original content including blog posts, design, and code is owned by Hamit Shala. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

3. Open-Source Software

This Website is built using the following open-source libraries and frameworks, each governed by their respective licenses:

React (MIT License) – UI framework
Vite (MIT License) – Build tool
Tailwind CSS (MIT License) – Utility-first CSS framework
shadcn/ui & Radix UI (MIT License) – UI components
Framer Motion (MIT License) – Animations
TipTap (MIT License) – Rich text editor
chess.js (BSD License) – Chess game logic
pdf-lib (MIT License) – PDF manipulation
Recharts (MIT License) – Charts
React Hook Form & Zod (MIT License) – Form handling & validation
TanStack React Query (MIT License) – Server state management
Lucide React (ISC License) – Icons
date-fns (MIT License) – Date utilities
DOMPurify (Apache/MIT License) – HTML sanitization
Embla Carousel (MIT License) – Carousel component
Sonner (MIT License) – Toast notifications
next-themes (MIT License) – Theme management
Clerk React SDK (MIT License) – Authentication client

4. Third-Party Services & APIs

Neon: Postgres database hosting
Clerk: Authentication for the private admin area
Cloudflare Workers: Hosts the website's API endpoints
Anthropic (Claude): AI-powered features (dictionary, translations, travel suggestions)
Radio Browser API: Community-driven radio station directory
OpenWeatherMap: Weather and air quality data
Calendly: Embedded meeting scheduling on the Contact page

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service.

5. User-Submitted Content

When you submit information through the contact form, you grant us permission to store and process that data to respond to your inquiry.

6. Disclaimer

The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. News content is aggregated from third-party RSS feeds and we are not responsible for its accuracy. Weather, air quality, and radio data come from external APIs and may not always be accurate or available.

7. Limitation of Liability

Hamit Shala shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

8. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany.

9. Changes

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at hello@hamitshala.com.

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