Terms of Service
The short version: be kind, don't scrape us, and the content is ours.
Last updated: September 2026
These terms ("Terms") govern your use of TechPastWeek (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to them.
1. The Site
We publish journalism, analysis, and technical content. The Site is provided "as is" and "as available". We work hard to keep it accurate, but we don't guarantee that the content is error-free, complete, or up to date. Technology moves fast; verify before you act on something important.
2. Content and intellectual property
All text, design, and original graphics on the Site are owned by TechPastWeek or its licensors and are protected by copyright. You may read, link to, and quote short excerpts with attribution. You may not republish substantial portions, scrape, or redistribute our content without written permission.
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3. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site's systems, or interfere with its operation.
- Scrape, harvest, or automatically extract content at scale.
- Submit unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content through our forms or comments.
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5. Disclaimer of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, TechPastWeek and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content. Nothing on the Site constitutes professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise).
6. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version will always be on this page with the date above.
7. Contact
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