Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Developer Paths (the "Service"), operated by Digambar Chavan at https://developerpaths.dev, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and registered members of the Service.

Description of Service

Developer Paths is a free educational platform providing developer roadmaps, quizzes, project ideas, best practices, a Career Compass recommendation tool, and related content. The Service is intended for educational and informational purposes only. While we curate high-quality learning paths, we are not an accredited educational institution, and completion of roadmaps does not confer any degree, diploma, or certification.

User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information (name and email address).
• Maintain the security of your password and accept responsibility for all activities under your account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
• Not create multiple accounts for abusive purposes or share your account credentials with others.
• Accept that we may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or remain inactive for more than 24 months.

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Service by automated means without prior written permission.
• Distribute malware, spam, or unauthorized advertising through any feature of the Service.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or our infrastructure.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or its underlying infrastructure.
• Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without attribution and permission.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with a person or entity.

Content & Accuracy

All roadmaps, quizzes, project ideas, best practices, and educational materials ("Content") are provided for informational and educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy and regularly update Content to reflect modern industry practices, we make no warranties or representations regarding completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose. Technology evolves rapidly — always verify information against official documentation before making critical decisions. External resource links are provided for convenience; we do not control or endorse third-party content.

Intellectual Property

The Service, its original Content, features, and functionality are the exclusive property of Developer Paths and its contributors. This includes but is not limited to: text, graphics, logos, icons, images, code snippets, quiz questions, roadmap structures, and the overall design of the Service. You may:

• Share links to our Content freely on social media, blogs, and educational materials.
• Reference or quote small excerpts of our Content with proper attribution (link back to the source page).
• Use our roadmaps as personal learning guides and share them with peers.

Restrictions on Use

You may NOT:

• Reproduce substantial portions of our Content on other websites or platforms without written permission.
• Create derivative works or competing services based on our Content structure or data.
• Remove copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution from any Content.
• Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks without prior written consent.

User-Generated Data

By using the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store and process your learning progress data (quiz scores, roadmap completion states, checklist states) solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service. This data remains associated with your account and is deleted upon account deletion. We do not sell or share your individual progress data with third parties.

Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy. Please review it carefully.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. Developer Paths does not warrant that: (a) the Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location; (b) any errors or defects will be corrected; (c) the Content is free of viruses or other harmful components; or (d) the results of using the Service will meet your requirements.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, in no event shall Developer Paths, its operator Digambar Chavan, nor its contributors, partners, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with: (a) your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (c) any Content obtained from the Service; or (d) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. Our total aggregate liability for all claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (which, for free users, is zero).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Developer Paths, its operator, and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through the Service.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms, is harmful to other users or us, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may delete your own account at any time from your Dashboard. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India. Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at the email address below.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material (such as changes to liability clauses or user rights), we will provide at least 14 days notice via email to registered users before new terms take effect. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability & Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:Email: info@developerpaths.devPhone: +91 80805 34955Address: Diamond Complex, Near Bus Stand Road, Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, 431103