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1. General Disclaimer

The information and content provided on namastenode.com (the "Website") is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. The Website publishes articles, tutorials, code examples, and guides related to software development, with a focus on Node.js, JavaScript, and related technologies.

While we make every effort to ensure that the information presented is helpful, accurate, and current, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information, content, products, services, or related materials contained on the Website for any purpose.

Any reliance you place on the information provided on this Website is strictly at your own risk. NamasteNode shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or adverse outcome that may arise from your use of or reliance on any Content published on the Website.

2. No Professional Advice

The content published on this Website does not constitute, and should not be construed as, professional advice of any kind. Specifically, the content on this Website is not intended to serve as:

• Professional or Technical Consulting: Our tutorials and articles are educational resources, not a substitute for hiring qualified software engineers, architects, or consultants for your specific project requirements.
• Legal Advice: Any information related to software licensing, open-source compliance, data protection, or terms of service is provided for general awareness only and should not be relied upon as legal counsel. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal matters.
• Financial Advice: Any references to costs, pricing, salaries, compensation, or financial planning related to technology careers or businesses are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial or investment advice. Consult a qualified financial advisor for financial decisions.
• Career Advice: While we may share insights about careers in technology, our content does not constitute professional career counseling. Individual career decisions should take into account your specific circumstances, qualifications, goals, and the guidance of qualified career professionals.

For any decisions that may have significant personal, professional, legal, or financial implications, we strongly encourage you to consult with appropriately qualified professionals who can provide advice tailored to your specific situation.

3. Accuracy of Information

NamasteNode strives to provide accurate, well-researched, and up-to-date content. However, we make no guarantees or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information on the Website. Please be aware of the following:

• Technology Changes Rapidly: The software development landscape evolves at a fast pace. Libraries, frameworks, APIs, tools, and best practices are constantly being updated, deprecated, or replaced. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated as new versions are released.
• Content May Become Outdated: Articles and tutorials are written at a specific point in time. While we endeavor to update our content periodically, not all articles may reflect the most current state of the technologies they discuss.
• Human Error: Despite our best efforts at research and review, errors, omissions, and inaccuracies may exist in our content. If you discover an error, we welcome you to contact us so we can make corrections.
• Always Verify Against Official Documentation: We strongly recommend that you cross-reference any information found on this Website with the official documentation of the respective libraries, frameworks, tools, and platforms before implementing it in your projects. Official documentation from sources such as nodejs.org, npmjs.com, developer.mozilla.org, and other authoritative sources should always be your primary reference.

4. Code & Technical Content Disclaimer

Code examples, code snippets, configuration files, and technical instructions provided on this Website are created and shared for learning and educational purposes. While we test our code examples to the best of our ability, they come with the following important caveats:

• Not Production-Ready: Code examples are designed to illustrate concepts and techniques. They are typically simplified for clarity and may not include comprehensive error handling, input validation, security measures, logging, or other features necessary for production environments.
• Not Guaranteed to Be Secure: Code examples may not follow all security best practices. They may contain vulnerabilities that are acceptable in a learning context but would be inappropriate in a production deployment.
• Not Guaranteed to Be Complete: Tutorials often focus on specific concepts and may omit code or configuration that would be necessary for a fully functioning application. Additional setup, dependencies, and implementation may be required.
• Version-Specific: Code examples are written for specific versions of languages, libraries, frameworks, and tools. They may not work correctly with newer or older versions without modification.

Before using any code from this Website in your own projects, you should always:

• Test thoroughly in a development or staging environment before deploying to production
• Follow security best practices, including input validation, output encoding, authentication, authorization, and encryption as appropriate
• Check the official documentation for the latest APIs, methods, configurations, and breaking changes
• Conduct code reviews with qualified peers or team members to identify potential issues
• Run security audits and vulnerability scans, especially for code that handles sensitive data, user authentication, or external communications

5. Tutorial & Guide Disclaimer

Step-by-step tutorials and guides published on this Website are based on specific software versions, operating systems, environments, and configurations that were current at the time of writing. Your experience may differ based on your own setup and circumstances.

NamasteNode is not responsible for any of the following that may result from following our tutorials or guides:

• Data Loss: Loss, corruption, or unintended deletion of data, files, databases, or other digital assets resulting from following tutorial instructions or applying code examples
• System Damage: Damage to, corruption of, or adverse effects on your computer system, server, cloud infrastructure, or any connected hardware or software resulting from the application of techniques or configurations described in our content
• Security Vulnerabilities: Introduction of security vulnerabilities, backdoors, or weaknesses into your applications, systems, or networks resulting from the implementation of code, configurations, or approaches described in our tutorials
• Downtime: Service interruptions, downtime, or degraded performance of your applications, websites, or services caused by or related to changes made based on our tutorial content
• Financial Loss: Any monetary loss, including but not limited to lost revenue, increased infrastructure costs, remediation expenses, or other financial damages arising from the application of our tutorial content
• Compatibility Issues: Conflicts, errors, or incompatibilities that arise when applying tutorial instructions in environments or configurations that differ from those described in the tutorial

We strongly recommend making backups of your data and code before following any tutorial, and testing all changes in a safe, isolated environment before applying them to live or production systems.

6. Third-Party Tools & Services

Our articles and tutorials frequently mention, reference, or recommend third-party tools, services, and resources, including but not limited to:

• npm packages and Node.js modules
• Cloud services and hosting platforms (such as AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Heroku, Vercel, etc.)
• Frameworks and libraries (such as Express.js, React, Next.js, etc.)
• Development tools, IDEs, and extensions
• Database systems and services
• APIs and external services

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• NamasteNode is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially endorsed by any third-party tool, service, or company unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• We are not responsible for the quality, reliability, security, or performance of any third-party tool or service. Software quality can change over time, and tools that were reliable at the time of our review may experience issues later.
• We are not responsible for pricing changes to third-party tools or services. Free tiers may be modified, pricing plans may change, and services may transition from free to paid (or vice versa) without notice from us.
• Third-party tools and services are governed by their own terms of service, privacy policies, and licensing agreements. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with those terms before using any third-party tool or service.
• Mentioning or recommending a tool or service does not guarantee its suitability for your specific use case. Always evaluate tools based on your own requirements.

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• Individual results vary significantly based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: prior experience, education, skill level, geographic location, market conditions, industry demand, personal effort, networking, and timing.
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• The technology job market, freelancing landscape, and business environment are subject to change, and past trends or results are not indicative of future outcomes.
• Success in software development, career advancement, or any business endeavor requires sustained effort, continuous learning, and many factors beyond the information provided on this Website.

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While we make every reasonable effort to keep the Website running smoothly and accessible at all times, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or continuous availability. The Website may experience downtime or be temporarily unavailable due to:

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• Force majeure events, including natural disasters, power outages, or other circumstances beyond our control

NamasteNode provides no guaranteed uptime or service level agreement (SLA) for the Website. We shall not be liable for any loss, inconvenience, or damage caused by the temporary or permanent unavailability of the Website or any part of it.

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Our Website may include comment sections and other interactive features that allow users to share their thoughts, opinions, questions, and experiences. Regarding user-generated content in our community spaces:

• Comments and other user-generated content represent the personal opinions and views of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of NamasteNode.
• NamasteNode does not endorse, verify, or vouch for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information or advice provided in user comments.
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• Users who choose to follow advice, implement code, or take action based on information found in comments do so entirely at their own risk.
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