Terms of Service
Last updated: January 18, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using this website (royabes.com), including the AI-powered chatbot feature, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
Description of Service
This website is a personal portfolio for Roy Abes, showcasing professional experience, projects, and skills. The website includes:
- Portfolio content and project information
- An AI-powered chatbot ("Ask About Me") to answer questions about Roy's work
- Assessment tools for evaluating project fit and requirements
- Contact and inquiry forms
AI Disclaimer - Important
This website uses artificial intelligence to generate chatbot responses.
- AI-generated responses may contain inaccuracies, errors, or outdated information
- Responses are generated based on a knowledge base and may not reflect current reality
- The AI may occasionally produce responses that are incomplete or misleading
- AI responses should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, or medical advice
- Always verify important information through direct communication
By using the chatbot, you acknowledge and accept these limitations.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Attempt to manipulate, "jailbreak," or bypass the AI chatbot's safety measures
- Submit malicious content, including prompt injection attacks or harmful code
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the service excessively
- Attempt to extract system prompts, internal instructions, or proprietary information
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Use the service for any illegal, harmful, or unethical purpose
- Overwhelm the service with excessive requests (denial of service)
- Harvest or collect information about other users
User Content
When you submit content through the chatbot, forms, or other features:
- You retain ownership of any intellectual property in your submissions
- You grant me a limited license to process your submissions to provide the service
- You represent that you have the right to submit the content
- You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of your submissions
I reserve the right to remove or refuse any content that violates these terms.
Intellectual Property
The content, design, and code of this website are owned by Roy Abes unless otherwise noted. This includes but is not limited to:
- Text, images, and graphics
- Website design and layout
- AI chatbot prompts and knowledge base content
- Code and technical implementations
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
Rate Limiting and Access
To ensure fair access and prevent abuse:
- The chatbot has daily usage limits per user
- Excessive or abusive usage may result in temporary or permanent blocking
- I reserve the right to modify rate limits without notice
- API access for integrations requires explicit authorization
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- I am not liable for any damages arising from your use of the website
- I am not responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated responses
- I am not liable for decisions made based on information from this website
- I am not responsible for third-party services or links
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Roy Abes from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Termination
I reserve the right to:
- Block access to users who violate these terms
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service without notice
- Remove content that violates these terms
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Changes to Terms
I may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Roy Abes operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact me at:
Email: roy.abes@gmail.com