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Terms of Service

LAST UPDATED: APRIL 24, 2026  ·  CODEBYTES  ·  poetic-bytes.blogspot.com

§01 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any page on CodeBytes — including its domains at poetic-bytes.blogspot.com, code-avs.pages.dev, and pansensoyglenn-dev.github.io/articles — you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the site. Your continued use constitutes ongoing acceptance.

These terms apply to all visitors, readers, and commenters of CodeBytes regardless of your location or method of access.

§02 About This Blog

CodeBytes is an independent personal blog owned and operated by Glenn Junsay Pansensoy. It publishes original articles on topics including programming (primarily Python), Philippine history and politics, philosophy, AI and technology, culture, and international affairs.

CodeBytes is not a news organization, a registered media outlet, or an academic institution. All content represents the personal views, research, and opinions of the author unless otherwise stated.

§03 Intellectual Property

All original content published on CodeBytes — including but not limited to articles, essays, code snippets, analyses, and any associated visual elements created by the author — is the intellectual property of Glenn Junsay Pansensoy, protected under applicable copyright law including the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293).

What You May Do

  • Read, share links to, and reference articles for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes
  • Quote brief excerpts (up to 150 words) with clear attribution and a link back to the original article
  • Use code snippets explicitly labeled as "free to use" or published under an open-source license

What You May Not Do

  • Reproduce full articles or substantial portions without written permission
  • Republish content on other websites, aggregators, or AI training datasets without authorization
  • Claim authorship of any CodeBytes content
  • Modify content and present the altered version as the original author's work

To request permission for use beyond these terms, contact pansensoyglenn@gmail.com.

§04 Permitted Use

You are permitted to use CodeBytes for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. Specifically, you may:

  • Browse and read all published articles
  • Post good-faith comments and engage in civil discussion
  • Share article links across social media and messaging platforms
  • Use publicly available code examples for personal learning and projects, with attribution
  • Cite CodeBytes articles in academic or journalistic work, with proper attribution

§05 Prohibited Conduct

The following uses are strictly prohibited:

  • Scraping, crawling, or mass-downloading content using automated tools without prior written consent
  • Using CodeBytes content to train AI or machine learning models without authorization
  • Posting spam, advertisements, or unsolicited commercial content in comments
  • Attempting to hack, deface, or disrupt the blog or its hosting infrastructure
  • Posting content that is defamatory, hateful, threatening, or violates the rights of any person
  • Impersonating the author or another commenter
  • Engaging in any activity that violates Philippine law or applicable international laws
Violations may result in comment removal, reporting to relevant authorities, or legal action as warranted under applicable law.

§06 User Comments

CodeBytes uses Blogger's built-in comment system. When you submit a comment, you:

  • Grant CodeBytes a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your comment on the blog
  • Represent that your comment does not infringe any third-party rights
  • Accept sole responsibility for the content of your submission

The author reserves the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comment at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. This includes — but is not limited to — comments that are spam, off-topic, abusive, or legally problematic.

Comments are not pre-screened but are subject to removal after publication.

§07 Third-Party Links

Articles on CodeBytes may contain links to external websites, sources, and platforms. These links are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked content.

CodeBytes has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. You access external links at your own risk.

§08 Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on CodeBytes is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

While the author makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, CodeBytes does not warrant that:

  • Any article is complete, accurate, or up to date
  • Code samples are error-free or suitable for any particular purpose
  • The blog will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components

Articles covering law, finance, medicine, or professional matters are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for specific guidance.

§09 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Glenn Junsay Pansensoy and CodeBytes shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use this blog
  • Reliance on any content, code, or information published on CodeBytes
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any other matter relating to this blog

This limitation applies regardless of whether CodeBytes was advised of the possibility of such damages.

§10 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Glenn Junsay Pansensoy from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of this blog, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

§11 Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of CodeBytes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Philippines.

§12 Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Revisions will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of CodeBytes after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

§13 Contact

Questions or concerns about these Terms of Service may be directed to:

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