Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Welcome to PyGuide! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using PyGuide, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

PyGuide provides:

• Free educational content about Python programming
• Interactive tutorials and step-by-step guides
• Q&A solutions for common programming problems
• Ready-to-use code snippets and examples
• Browser-based Python code execution environment
• Search functionality across all content

User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use PyGuide only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal activities or to promote illegal activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Scrape, crawl, or automatically extract content without permission
• Use the service to spam or send unsolicited communications

Code Execution

When using our Python code runner:

• Code runs in a sandboxed environment for security
• Do not attempt to access external networks or systems
• Respect computational limits and fair usage
• Do not run malicious or resource-intensive code
• Understand that code execution is for learning purposes only

Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on PyGuide, including tutorials, articles, code examples, and design elements, is owned by PyGuide or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your Use of Our Content

You may:

• View and learn from all educational content
• Copy and modify code examples for personal and commercial use
• Share links to our articles and tutorials
• Use our content for educational purposes

You may NOT:

• Republish our content without attribution
• Claim ownership of our original content
• Use our content in ways that compete directly with PyGuide
• Remove copyright or attribution notices

Code Examples and Snippets

Code examples and snippets provided on PyGuide are offered under a permissive license. You are free to use, modify, and distribute these code examples for any purpose, including commercial applications, without requiring attribution (though attribution is appreciated).

Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational Purpose

PyGuide is designed for educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, programming concepts and best practices evolve. Always verify information and test code in appropriate environments before production use.

No Warranty

The service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

PyGuide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Official Python documentation and resources
• Package repositories like PyPI
• GitHub repositories and code examples
• Other educational platforms and tools

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Updates to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: PyGuide.com