Terms of Service

Effective date: June 10, 2026

Website: https://ritikk.shop

Welcome to https://ritikk.shop. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website, operated by Ritik Kashyap as a personal professional portfolio. By visiting or using this site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. About This Website

https://ritikk.shop is a personal portfolio website that showcases the professional work, technical skills, projects, and contact information of Ritik Kashyap, a Full Stack Developer & Next.js Specialist based in India.

This site is provided for informational and professional networking purposes. It does not constitute a binding offer to provide services unless separately agreed in writing.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
  • Have read and understood these Terms
  • Agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
  • Will use the site only for lawful and legitimate purposes

3. Permitted Use

You may use this website to:

  • View portfolio content, projects, and professional information
  • Contact Ritik Kashyap regarding employment, freelance work, or collaboration
  • Share links to pages on this site through social media or professional networks
  • Download publicly available resources such as the resume PDF for professional evaluation

4. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to servers, APIs, or backend systems
  • Submit spam, malware, or abusive content through the contact form
  • Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from this site in violation of robots.txt or applicable law
  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions of the site without permission
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting through the site
  • Interfere with the proper functioning or security of the website

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all original content on this website — including text, layout, design, branding, code samples, and custom graphics — is the intellectual property of Ritik Kashyap and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit site content without prior written consent
  • Remove copyright notices or attribution from any materials
  • Use the Ritik Kashyap name, brand, or likeness in a way that implies endorsement without permission

Limited sharing of links and brief quotations with proper attribution for professional or educational purposes is generally acceptable.

6. Third-Party Projects & Trademarks

This portfolio may display screenshots, descriptions, and links to third-party projects, products, and client work. All trademarks, logos, product names, and company names belong to their respective owners.

Display of third-party work is for portfolio demonstration only. It does not imply ongoing partnership, endorsement, or ownership unless explicitly stated. Ritik Kashyap is not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of external project websites.

7. External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites including GitHub, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X, and live client project demos. These links are provided for convenience and professional reference.

I have no control over external websites and am not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability. Visiting external links is at your own risk and subject to those sites' terms and policies.

8. Contact Form & Communications

When you submit the contact form, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information. You understand that:

  • Submission does not create a client relationship or employment contract
  • Response times may vary; a reply is not guaranteed
  • Your message may be stored to allow me to respond and maintain professional records
  • Communications are handled according to the Privacy Policy

9. Professional Services Disclaimer

Information on this website about skills, experience, and projects is provided in good faith for professional evaluation. Past project outcomes do not guarantee identical results for future work.

Any freelance, contract, or employment engagement requires a separate agreement outlining scope, deliverables, timeline, and payment terms. Nothing on this website alone constitutes a legally binding service contract.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Freedom from viruses or harmful components

I make reasonable efforts to keep information current, but portfolio content, project links, and availability may change without notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ritik Kashyap shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use this website
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Content or conduct of any third party on linked external sites
  • Any errors, omissions, or outdated information on the site

This limitation applies whether damages are based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ritik Kashyap from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of this website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected. Please review it carefully.

14. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Material changes may also be noted on the homepage or contact page where appropriate.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Ritik Kashyap

Email: ritikkashyap.kr@gmail.com

Website: https://ritikk.shop

Location: India