Terms of Use

About this website

Sam Romain operates samromain.com as a personal website sharing information about his work, commentary and media appearances. These terms govern use of this website. By using it, you agree to these terms to the extent an enforceable agreement is formed under applicable law. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

The website is not a contract for consulting, speaking or other services. Any such engagement requires a separate agreement. References to organizations, clients or public-service roles do not make this site their official website or bind them to these terms.

Information, commentary and professional advice

Content is provided for general information and discussion. Opinions, policy analysis and commentary reflect their context and publication date and may change. Nothing here is individualized legal, financial, investment, engineering or other professional advice. Independently verify information and seek a qualified professional before relying on it for decisions.

Reasonable efforts are made to present accurate information, but content may contain errors, omissions or outdated details. There is no promise that every page or linked source will be updated, complete or suitable for your particular purpose. Report a material error using the contact below.

Content ownership and permitted use

Original site text, design and other original materials belong to Sam Romain or their respective rights holders. Third-party articles, videos, photographs, trademarks and logos remain the property of their owners. Their inclusion does not transfer ownership or imply endorsement beyond any relationship expressly stated.

You may browse the site, share links and make personal, noncommercial use of its content. Quotation, criticism, news reporting and other uses allowed by law, including fair use, are not restricted by these terms. For other republication or commercial use of materials owned by Sam Romain, request permission. Permission for third-party material must come from its rights holder. Do not remove required attribution or imply an endorsement that has not been given.

Responsible use

Use the site lawfully and without interfering with others. Do not attempt unauthorized access, introduce malware, bypass security controls, disrupt availability, impersonate another person or use site materials in a way that infringes privacy or intellectual-property rights. Automated access must not evade access restrictions or place an unreasonable load on the service. These terms do not prohibit activity protected by applicable law.

Third-party media and links

The site links to external publishers, social networks and other websites and includes embedded media. Those services are controlled by their own operators, may change or become unavailable, and have their own terms and privacy policies. A link is not a guarantee of accuracy, safety or endorsement. Your interactions or transactions with third parties are between you and those parties.

Communications and privacy

Sending an email or social message does not establish a confidential, fiduciary or professional-client relationship, or guarantee a response or engagement. Do not submit information you are not authorized to share. No ownership transfer or broad publication license is required merely because you contact me.

The Privacy Policy explains website analytics, embedded services, communications and private connected Google services. These terms do not substitute for any consent required for optional tracking or authorize access to a visitor’s private accounts.

Availability, warranties and liability

The site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the extent permitted by applicable law, Sam Romain disclaims implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Uninterrupted, error-free or secure access is not guaranteed, and content or features may be changed or removed.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Sam Romain is not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses, or lost profits or data, arising from use of or inability to use this site or reliance on its content. This limitation does not exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability for fraud, intentional misconduct or other nonwaivable obligations. Some jurisdictions do not allow particular exclusions or limitations, so they may not apply to you. Nothing here limits mandatory consumer rights.

Changes and interpretation

These terms may be updated by publishing a revised version with a new date. Changes apply prospectively, subject to any notice or agreement required by law. If a provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law. These terms do not impose mandatory arbitration or waive any nonwaivable right to bring a claim.

Contact

For questions about these terms, permissions or a rights concern, contact Sam Romain at s.romain93@gmail.com. For a content complaint, include the page URL, the material at issue and enough information to understand and respond to your concern.