TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS OF USE

Last updated: 10/01/2025

Welcome to mikesytes.com (the “Site”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any services provided by us (collectively, the “Services”). By using or accessing the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Parties & Acceptance

• These Terms are between you (“you,” “your,” “User”) and MikeSytes (“we,” “us,” “our”).
• By using the Site, you acknowledge that you are 18 or older (or the legal age in your jurisdiction), or you have parental/guardian consent.
• You agree to comply with these Terms and any policies referenced herein.

2. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms occasionally.
• We will post the revised Terms on the Site and update the “Last updated” date.
• Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Use of the Site & Restrictions

Permitted Use. You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial use (unless otherwise agreed).
Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in violation of any law or regulation
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with the Site’s security, integrity, or performance
• Use robots, crawlers, or automated means to access or index the Site (unless permitted)
• Post or transmit viruses, worms, malware, or harmful code
• Use the Site to harass, defame, or abuse others
• Circumvent restrictions, access content not intended for you, or probe for security vulnerabilities
• Use the content (text, images, code) without permission
• Use the Site for spamming, phishing, or unsolicited advertising

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you breach these rules.

4. Intellectual Property

• All content on the Site (text, images, logos, designs, software, etc.) is owned or licensed by us, unless otherwise stated.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from that content except as expressly permitted by us.
• You grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sub-licensable right to use any content you post or submit (e.g. comments) in connection with the Site and our services.

5. User Contributions / Content

If the Site allows posting of user content (comments, discussions, uploads):

• You represent and warrant that you own or have rights to any content you post.
• You grant us license to use, modify, display, and distribute your content (as stated above).
• We may (but are not required to) review, moderate, or remove content that violates these Terms or our policies.
• You are solely responsible for your contributions and their consequences.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

• The Site may include links to third-party sites or services. We do not control those, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.
• Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
• We may also use third-party services (e.g. analytics, ads). Their terms and privacy policies may also apply.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer. The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied (including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement).
Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We (and our officers, employees, affiliates) will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages (e.g. lost profits, data loss, business interruption), even if advised of the possibility.
• Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the greater of (a) US $100 or (b) the amount you paid us (if any) in the last 12 months.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us (and our officers, employees, affiliates, agents) harmless from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of (i) your violation of these Terms; (ii) your content or conduct; (iii) your use of the Site in breach of applicable law; or (iv) claims by third parties linked to your actions.

9. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate your access (temporarily or permanently) at any time for violation of these Terms or other reasons.
• Upon termination, your rights under these Terms immediately cease.
• All provisions that by their nature should survive termination (e.g. disclaimers, indemnification, intellectual property, limitation of liability) will survive.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State, e.g. Nevada, U.S.], without regard to conflict of law principles.
• You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of state or federal courts located in Henderson, NV.
• Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at mike.sytes2020@gmail.com.
• If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms remains in effect.

11. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement. These Terms and any policies or notices posted on the Site constitute the entire agreement between you and us, superseding any prior agreements.
• Waiver. Our failure to enforce a right is not a waiver of that right.
• Assignment. We may assign or transfer these Terms (or rights) without consent; you may not without prior consent.
• Notice. We may provide notice via email or by posting on the Site.
• Severability. If a portion is invalid, the rest remains valid.
• Headings. Headings are for convenience and have no legal effect.

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 10/01/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how mikesytes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information of users (“you,” “your”) when you visit or use our Site and Services.

By using our Site or Services, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information, including:

a) Information You Provide Directly.

• Name, email address, username, password (if you register)
• Communications you send (messages, feedback, support requests)
• Content you post (comments, uploads)

b) Information Collected Automatically.

• IP address, device type, browser information, operating system
• Usage data: pages visited, time stamps, referrer, click paths
• Cookies, web beacons, tracking technologies

c) Information from Third Parties.

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks
• Other third-party services you connect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services
• To authenticate and manage your account
• To respond to your inquiries, requests, or customer support
• To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing (if consented)
• To monitor and analyze usage and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address security or technical issues
• To enforce our Terms and protect our rights, property, or safety

3. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU / GDPR Users)

If you are an EU user, we process personal data under one or more of the following bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (provided they do not override your rights)

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We may share personal information:

• To service providers, contractors, or vendors who assist us (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• When required by law (e.g. court order, subpoena, law enforcement)
• To protect rights, property, safety of us or others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, or reorganization
• With your consent or at your direction
• Anonymized or aggregated data (which cannot identify you)

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies, local storage, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage and performance data.
• Types of cookies used may include:
  1. Essential cookies (necessary for site operation)
  2. Performance cookies (analytics)
  3. Functional cookies (preferences)
  4. Advertising / targeting cookies

• You may decline or disable cookies via your browser settings; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly as a result.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction or updating of data
• Deletion (erasure) of your data
• Restriction of processing
• Objecting to processing
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)
• To opt out of marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at mike.sytes2020@gmail.com. We may require verification.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described or required by law. We will delete or anonymize data when no longer needed.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g. outside the U.S.). By using our Site, you consent to such transfers, in compliance with applicable laws and providing appropriate safeguards.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

 11. No Refund Policy

All sales, subscriptions, or purchases made through the Site are final and non-refundable. Because our services and content consist of digital information and resources, you gain exclusive access within 12 hours purchase.

By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are not entitled to cancel, return, or request a refund once access has been granted.
• We do not provide credits, exchanges, or refunds for unused portions of services or content.

•  • Exceptions may only be made if required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on the Site and update the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept them.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or your data, contact:

MikeSytes / mikesytes.com