I. Introduction and Scope

This Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy (“Policy”) governs the use of all content available on the website https://alexdeborba.com (the “Site”), which is owned and operated by Alex de Borba (“I,” “me,” “my,” or the “Owner”).

This Policy is intended to protect my intellectual property rights and to inform you, the user, of the terms under which you may interact with the content on this Site. All materials, including but not limited to text, articles, documentation, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, and original artwork (collectively, the “Content”), are my exclusive property and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

II. Ownership of Site Content

All Content displayed on this Site is the original work and exclusive property of Alex de Borba. This includes, without limitation:

• Written Works: All blog posts, articles, service descriptions, and other text.
• Artistic Works: All images, illustrations, digital paintings, and graphics displayed in portfolios or galleries.
• Site Design: The overall look and feel of the Site, including its layout, graphics, and user interface.

I am the sole author and owner of all Content, and I reserve all rights to it. No part of the Content is in the public domain.

III. Third-Party Trademarks

Any third-party trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand names (collectively, “Third-Party Marks”) displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners. The use or display of any Third-Party Marks on this Site does not constitute or imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by me of such third parties, or by such third parties of me. I do not claim any ownership rights in any Third-Party Marks.

IV. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

I grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Content on this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license is granted strictly for the purpose of reviewing my work for potential engagement of my services or for personal viewing.

Under this limited license, you are expressly prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities without my prior, express written consent:

• Reproduction and Distribution: Copying, reproducing, distributing, publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any Content in any form or by any means.
• Modification and Derivative Works: Modifying, adapting, translating, or creating derivative works based on any Content.
• Commercial Use: Using any Content for any commercial purpose whatsoever, including selling, licensing, or exploiting it for financial gain.
• Data Mining and AI Training: Using any automated system, such as robots, spiders, or scrapers, to download, access, or collect Content. This includes, but is not limited to, using any Content for the purpose of training artificial intelligence (AI) models or machine learning systems.
• Removing Notices: Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices affixed to or contained within the Content.

Any use of the Content not expressly permitted by this Policy is a breach of these terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

V. Intellectual Property of Purchased Services

This section governs the intellectual property rights for the custom services I provide, including “Post,” “Article,” and “Documentation” packages, as well as commissioned artistic works.

• Assignment of Rights: Upon my receipt of your full and final payment for a specific service, I assign to you the full rights, title, and interest in the final, completed deliverable as defined in our service agreement or quote.
• Reservation of Portfolio Rights: Notwithstanding the foregoing, I retain the perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide right to display any and all work I create, including final deliverables, in my professional portfolios, on this Site, on social media platforms, and in other marketing materials for the purpose of self-promotion and showcasing my work.
• Works in Progress: I retain all ownership and intellectual property rights to any and all preliminary concepts, drafts, and works-in-progress created during the development of your project. You receive no rights to these preliminary materials.

VI. Copyright Infringement

I respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect others to respect mine.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this Site, please notify me. However, as I am the sole author of all content, this is unlikely.

More importantly, if you discover any of my Content being used elsewhere in violation of this Policy, I encourage you to report it to me. I will pursue all available legal remedies against any party found to be infringing upon my copyrights.

VII. How to Contact Me

For any questions regarding this Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy, or to request permission for a use of my Content that is not expressly permitted herein, please contact me directly.

• Name: Alex de Borba
• Email for Privacy Inquiries: mail@alexdeborba.com