Terms of Use

North Engineer provides educational content on technology and digital autonomy as-is without warranties. You use it at your own risk; the author assumes no liability for any damages or consequences from implementing this guidance.

Effective Date: Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Summary for Users

If you remember nothing else, remember this:

  • Everything on this website is for learning and entertainment
  • It's not professional advice, and you can't sue if you get hurt following it
  • You're responsible for your own decisions and their consequences
  • Test everything in a safe environment first
  • If you're a professional, use your own judgment and expertise
  • The author is not liable for any harm, data loss, or problems

Use this website to learn, explore, and grow your technical knowledge. But always think critically, verify information independently, and make decisions based on your own expertise and the needs of your specific situation.

1. Overview and Acceptance

Welcome to North Engineer (https://north.engineer). This website is a technology blog featuring articles, guides, and commentary on infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, digital autonomy, and emerging technologies. By accessing and using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Website Purpose and Content Nature

North Engineer provides content intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. The author is a technology professional sharing personal insights, experiences, and commentary on technology topics with the goal of making technology more affordable, inclusive, and independent of large corporate ecosystems and proprietary walled gardens.

All content on this website represents the author's opinions, observations, and experiences. Nothing on this website constitutes professional advice, and no professional-client relationship is created between the author and any reader.

3. Disclaimer of Professional Advice

IMPORTANT: The information, tutorials, guides, and commentary on this website are provided for general educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:

  • Technical consulting or engineering advice
  • Network architecture or infrastructure recommendations
  • Security assessments or penetration testing guidance
  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Medical or health advice
  • Business or professional recommendations

Professional Responsibility

If you are a technology professional, system administrator, engineer, IT director, or otherwise licensed or credentialed professional, you are responsible for making your own informed decisions about whether to implement, test, or deploy any information discussed on this website. The author makes no claims to be advising professionals on their work, and professionals must rely on their own expertise, judgment, and professional standards when making decisions that affect their organization's infrastructure, security, or operations.

You use any information from this website at your own discretion and risk. The responsibility for the consequences of any action taken based on this website's content rests entirely with you.

4. No Warranties or Guarantees

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE AUTHOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

  • No warranty that the information is accurate, complete, or current
  • No warranty that the website will function without errors or interruption
  • No warranty that any tutorials or guides will work in your specific environment or situation
  • No warranty that recommendations are suitable for your particular use case
  • No guarantee of results or outcomes from following any guidance
  • No warranty that external links are current or functional

Your use of this website and reliance on its content is entirely at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AUTHOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or any content
  • Loss of data, business interruption, lost profits, or loss of opportunity
  • Damage to hardware, software, or systems
  • Security breaches, compromises, or vulnerabilities resulting from implementing any guidance from this website
  • Network outages or infrastructure failures
  • Any harm to your organization, business, reputation, or professional standing
  • Third-party claims or actions resulting from your use of this website's content
  • Any other damages or losses, even if the author has been advised of the possibility of such damages

This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages arise from negligence, breach of contract, or other legal theories.

6. Your Responsibilities and Indemnification

By using this website, you agree that:

  1. You are responsible for evaluating the suitability and safety of any information before use
  2. You will test any guidance in non-production environments first
  3. You maintain appropriate backups and security measures independent of this website's recommendations
  4. You understand that infrastructure, security, and technology decisions carry inherent risks
  5. You assume all responsibility for the consequences of your actions

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the author from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of this website or implementation of its guidance.

7. Third-Party Links and External Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. The author:

  • Does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for external websites or their content
  • Is not liable for the availability or accuracy of external links
  • Is not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from your use of external websites
  • Does not guarantee that linked resources remain current or functional

You access external links at your own risk and are subject to their terms of service and privacy policies.

8. Intellectual Property

All original content on this website, including articles, guides, tutorials, and code examples, is owned by or licensed to the author. You may view and print this content for personal, non-commercial educational use. You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publish content without permission
  • Create derivative works based on this content
  • Use content for commercial purposes
  • Claim ownership of the author's original work

Third-party trademarks, logos, and product names mentioned on this website are the property of their respective owners.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Harass, threaten, or harm others
  • Distribute malware or engage in hacking
  • Spam or abuse the website's systems
  • Collect data without permission
  • Reverse-engineer or circumvent security measures

10. Jurisdictional and Governing Law

This website is authored by a United States resident but is hosted in Frankfurt, Germany. These Terms of Use are governed by United States law to the extent permissible, with consideration given to the jurisdiction where the website is hosted.

GDPR and European Privacy Compliance

If you are located in the European Union or accessing this website from the EU, your use is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws, including the Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG). The author maintains a separate Privacy Policy addressing GDPR compliance, data collection practices, and your rights under European privacy law.

11. Disclaimer Regarding Security and Best Practices

Content on this website discussing security, infrastructure, or technical practices:

  • Reflects the author's personal experience and perspective
  • May not reflect current best practices in all contexts
  • Should not be relied upon as your sole security assessment or strategy
  • Should be evaluated in the context of your specific threat model and organizational requirements

Security professionals must conduct their own risk assessments and implement security measures appropriate to their organization's needs. The author assumes no responsibility for security breaches or vulnerabilities resulting from following this website's recommendations.

12. No Endorsement

Mention of products, tools, services, or companies on this website does not constitute endorsement or recommendation. The author has no financial interest in any products discussed unless explicitly stated. You are responsible for conducting your own research and due diligence before purchasing or deploying any tools or services.

13. Modifications to Terms

The author reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Check this page periodically for updates.

14. Limitation of Time to Bring Action

Any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms or your use of this website must be brought within one (1) yearof the cause of action, or such action will be barred.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the author regarding use of this website and supersede all prior communications and agreements.

For questions about these Terms of Use or to provide notice of any legal concerns, contact:

Author: North Engineer
Email: the@north.engineer
Website: https://north.engineer

This Terms of Use was last updated Sunday, February 1st, 2026