Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GESP Guide (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

About GESP Guide

Independent Student Resource

GESP Guide is a personal blog created by a student to share experiences and guidance about the GitHub Student Developer Pack. We are not affiliated with:

• GitHub, Inc. or GitHub Education
• Any GitHub Student Pack partner companies
• Any educational institutions

Educational Purpose

This website is created for educational purposes to help students:

• Understand available tools and resources
• Learn how to redeem and use GitHub Student Pack offers
• Connect with other students for peer support
• Share experiences and best practices

Use of Content

Educational Use

You may use the content on this website for:

• Personal Learning: Reading guides and following instructions
• Educational Purposes: Referencing in academic work (with proper attribution)
• Non-Commercial Sharing: Sharing links and excerpts with fellow students
• Community Participation: Engaging in discussions and providing feedback

Restrictions

You may not:

• Republish entire articles without permission
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Claim authorship of our content
• Redistribute content without proper attribution
• Use automated tools to scrape or download content

Attribution

When referencing our content:

• Credit “GESP Guide” as the source
• Include a link back to the original article when possible
• Clearly indicate if you’ve modified any information

User-Generated Content

Community Discussions

When participating in discussions or comments:

• Be Respectful: Treat other students with courtesy and respect
• Stay On-Topic: Keep discussions relevant to GitHub Student Pack topics
• No Spam: Avoid repetitive, promotional, or off-topic content
• Accurate Information: Share information you believe to be accurate
• No Personal Info: Don’t share sensitive personal information

Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of content you create
• By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive right to display your content
• We may moderate or remove content that violates these terms
• You’re responsible for the accuracy of information you share

Accuracy and Disclaimers

Information Accuracy

• Best Effort: We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information
• No Guarantees: Information may become outdated or contain errors
• Official Sources: Always verify important information with official sources
• Personal Experience: Content reflects personal experiences, not official guidance

Third-Party Information

• Partner Offers: Offer details may change without notice
• External Links: We’re not responsible for external website content
• Official Terms: Always check official terms and conditions for offers
• Redemption Issues: Contact partner companies directly for support

Website Availability

• Best Effort: We strive to maintain website availability
• No Guarantees: The website may experience downtime or technical issues
• Maintenance: We may temporarily suspend access for updates
• Backup Resources: Keep backup resources for critical information

Intellectual Property

Our Content

• Original Content: Our guides, reviews, and insights are original work
• Fair Use: We reference official documentation under fair use principles
• Trademarks: Company names and logos are property of respective owners
• Copyright: Original content is protected by copyright law

Respecting Others’ Rights

When using partner services:

• Follow each company’s terms of service
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Use offers only as intended by partners
• Don’t violate eligibility requirements

Privacy and Data

Information Collection

• Privacy Policy: See our Privacy Policy for detailed information
• Minimal Data: We collect minimal information necessary for website function
• Third-Party Services: Some features may use third-party services
• Your Rights: You have rights regarding your personal information

Cookies and Analytics

• Analytics: We may use analytics to improve the website
• Cookie Control: You can control cookies through browser settings
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of tracking where technically feasible

Community Guidelines

Acceptable Behavior

• Helpful Contributions: Share knowledge that helps other students
• Constructive Feedback: Provide feedback that improves the resource
• Respectful Disagreement: Express disagreements respectfully
• Peer Support: Help fellow students when you can

Unacceptable Behavior

• Harassment: Any form of harassment or discriminatory behavior
• Misinformation: Deliberately sharing false information
• Commercial Spam: Promotional content not related to student resources
• Personal Attacks: Attacking individuals rather than addressing ideas
• Illegal Activity: Any content promoting illegal activities

Moderation

• Community Standards: We maintain standards for constructive discussion
• Content Removal: We may remove content that violates guidelines
• Account Restrictions: Repeated violations may result in access restrictions
• Appeal Process: You may appeal moderation decisions

Limitations of Liability

Website Use

• As-Is Basis: The website is provided “as is” without warranties
• Educational Purpose: Content is for educational purposes only
• No Professional Advice: We don’t provide professional or legal advice
• User Responsibility: You’re responsible for how you use the information

Third-Party Services

• Partner Relationships: We’re not responsible for partner company policies
• Offer Changes: Partners may change or discontinue offers
• Redemption Issues: Contact partners directly for offer support
• External Links: External websites are outside our control

Limitation of Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We’re not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid to use the website (which is $0)
• Some jurisdictions don’t allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GESP Guide from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit or share

Changes to Terms

Updates

We may update these Terms of Use to reflect:

• Changes in website functionality
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to community guidelines
• Clarifications based on user feedback

Notification

• Website Notice: Major changes will be announced on the website
• Effective Date: Changes take effect on the updated date
• Continued Use: Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

Contact and Disputes

Questions

For questions about these terms:

• General Questions: Use our contact page or community discussions
• Legal Concerns: Contact us through available channels
• Technical Issues: Report through community discussions

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

Special Provisions for Students

Educational Context

• Academic Integrity: Don’t violate your institution’s academic integrity policies
• Student Status: Only use student offers if you’re eligible
• Sharing Accounts: Don’t share individual student accounts with others
• Graduation: Understand how graduation affects your access to student benefits

Responsible Use

• Learning Focus: Use tools primarily for learning and legitimate projects
• Respect Limits: Follow usage limits and restrictions for student offers
• Future Consideration: Consider how your use today affects future student access
• Community Spirit: Help maintain the student community’s positive reputation

Termination

Our Rights

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access for violations of these terms
• Modify or discontinue the website at any time
• Remove content that violates our guidelines
• Block users who repeatedly violate community standards

Your Rights

You may:

• Stop using the website at any time
• Request deletion of your contributed content
• Export any content you’ve created
• Appeal moderation decisions

Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts remain in full effect. We’ll replace any invalid provisions with similar enforceable terms.