Terms of Use
These Terms govern your access to and use of smith.technology. By using the site, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Who operates this site
The site is operated by Chris Smith personally, from Maryland, USA. There is no corporate entity behind it.
What this site is
smith.technology is a personal website and blog where I write about technology, AI, private markets, and related topics. The content reflects my personal views as an independent technologist. It is not affiliated with any employer, client, or other organization.
Your use of the site
You are welcome to read, share, and reference anything on this site, subject to the content-reuse terms below. You agree not to:
- Attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to any part of the site.
- Use the site to violate any law or the rights of others.
- Scrape the site at volumes that degrade service for other readers.
- Represent any content as your own original work without attribution.
Content ownership and reuse
All original content on this site is authored by Chris Smith and is made available on the following terms.
You are free to:
- Quote, paraphrase, and reference any content on this site.
- Share links to posts in any medium.
- Republish excerpts or full posts in newsletters, articles, presentations, or other work.
- Build on or adapt the ideas here in your own writing.
Under the condition that you:
- Clearly attribute the source, including my name (Chris Smith) and a link to the original post on smith.technology.
- Do not materially misrepresent the original meaning when excerpting or adapting.
An acceptable citation format:
Chris Smith, "Title of Post," smith.technology, accessed [date].
https://smith.technology/thinking/[slug]
If you are unsure whether a particular use fits these terms, email me at chris@smith.technology and I will almost certainly say yes.
Your content
Aside from the newsletter signup described below, this site does not accept user-submitted content, comments, or forms. The only information you can submit is your email address, and only if you choose to subscribe.
Newsletter
The site offers an optional email newsletter. Subscribing is entirely voluntary. When you sign up, you are asked only for your email address, and you must confirm by clicking a link sent to that address before you are added to the list.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the one-click link included in every email, or by emailing me. Subscriber email addresses are stored and processed by Resend, the email service that delivers the newsletter, and are handled as described in the Privacy Policy. By subscribing, you also agree to Resend's terms and privacy policy: https://resend.com/legal.
Disclaimers
All content on this site is my personal opinion. It reflects my views at the time of writing. It may not reflect the positions of any employer, client, or organization I am affiliated with.
Nothing on this site is professional advice. This includes, but is not limited to, legal, financial, investment, tax, accounting, medical, or regulatory advice. Posts about private equity, technology strategy, AI adoption, or investment topics are educational and analytical. They are not recommendations for any specific action, transaction, or decision in your own context.
If you are making a decision that could affect your business, finances, legal position, or health, consult a qualified professional who can evaluate your specific facts.
Third-party links and references
Where I link to third-party sites, services, or content, those links are for reference only. I am not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of any third-party site.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising out of or related to your use of this site or reliance on any content found here. Use the site and the information on it at your own risk.
Changes to these Terms
I may update these Terms from time to time as the site evolves. For example, if I add comments, forms, or other features. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be noted in a clear, visible way.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes related to these Terms or the site will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Maryland.
Contact
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