These terms govern access to and use of freuq.com, an independent informational publishing website focused on surface plate metrology and granite calibration standards. The materials presented on this blog are research-based and educational in nature and are provided for general information purposes only. freuq.com does not sell, provide, intermediate, compare, rank, certify, or recommend products or services, and nothing on this website should be interpreted as an offer, solicitation, or endorsement of any product, service, vendor, laboratory, or provider. Your use of freuq.com is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data may be collected, used, shared, and protected in alignment with globally recognized privacy principles, including GDPR as a primary reference standard, and with consideration for LGPD and CCPA/CPRA where applicable.
Article I. Scope, Definitions, and Binding Effect
For purposes of these terms, “freuq.com,” “this website,” “this blog,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operator of freuq.com and its content and features. “You” and “user” refer to any person who accesses, visits, reads, or otherwise uses any part of this website. “Content” includes all text, articles, guides, graphics, images, data, downloads, and any other materials made available on or through freuq.com. By accessing or using freuq.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
Article II. Informational Nature of the Platform and No Services
freuq.com operates solely as an informational publisher. Content may discuss concepts, terminology, general methodologies, standards frameworks, and industry practices related to surface plate metrology and granite calibration standards; however, freuq.com does not provide professional services of any kind. freuq.com does not perform calibrations, inspections, certifications, measurements, audits, engineering design, laboratory services, procurement, or vendor matching, and does not act as an agent, broker, intermediary, or representative for any third party. Any references to standards, procedures, tolerances, instruments, or workflows are presented for educational context and may not be complete, current, or appropriate for your specific circumstances.
Article III. Content Disclaimer and Verification Obligation
All content on freuq.com is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute, and must not be construed as, professional, technical, engineering, metrology, legal, regulatory, financial, safety, or compliance advice. You are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and applicability of any information to your situation. Before making decisions, taking action, or relying on any content, you must verify information with official sources, applicable standards bodies, competent professionals, and/or qualified laboratories as appropriate. Any reliance on the content is at your own risk.
Article IV. Eligibility, User Representations, and Acceptance
You represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you access freuq.com on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these terms. Continued access to or use of freuq.com constitutes ongoing acceptance of these terms and the Privacy Policy as they may be updated from time to time. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements or do not accept these terms, you must not use freuq.com.
Article V. Privacy, Data Protection, and Global Compliance Approach
freuq.com is committed to a privacy-by-design approach and applies GDPR principles as a primary reference standard, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability. Where applicable, freuq.com also considers requirements and user rights reflected in LGPD and CCPA/CPRA, including rights related to access, deletion, correction, and certain opt-out choices. Details regarding categories of data, purposes of processing, retention, sharing, and user rights are described in the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms by reference. To exercise privacy-related rights or ask questions, you may contact freuq.com at [email protected].
Article VI. Communications and Support
Official communications with freuq.com should be initiated through the contact form available on freuq.com or by email at [email protected]. Communication channels are provided for legitimate inquiries such as reporting technical issues, requesting clarification about published content, submitting lawful notices, or asking privacy-related questions. freuq.com may, at its discretion, respond to inquiries, but does not guarantee response times, resolution outcomes, or ongoing support. You agree that any information you submit to freuq.com must be accurate and must not violate the rights of others or applicable law.
Article VII. User and Platform Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for your use of freuq.com and for any decisions, actions, or outcomes that result from your interpretation or reliance on the content. You agree to use freuq.com in a lawful manner and in accordance with these terms. freuq.com does not control, operate, or assume responsibility for third-party services, websites, tools, products, or content that may be referenced or linked from this blog. Any interactions you have with third parties, including communications, transactions, or reliance on third-party materials, occur solely between you and the third party and are undertaken at your own risk. freuq.com disclaims responsibility for third-party acts, omissions, policies, availability, accuracy, and security practices.
Article VIII. Third-Party Links and External Resources
freuq.com may include links to external websites or resources for convenience and informational context. Such links do not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or verification of any kind. freuq.com makes no representations about external content and does not guarantee that external resources will be accurate, complete, lawful, available, or secure. You acknowledge that external sites are governed by their own terms and privacy practices, and you assume all risks arising from visiting or using third-party websites or resources.
Article IX. Third-Party Advertising and Editorial Independence
freuq.com may display advertisements that are served by third-party advertising networks and other third-party partners. Advertisements are presented as paid placements or automated ad deliveries and do not imply endorsement, recommendation, certification, or affiliation by freuq.com. Editorial content is created and published independently from advertising considerations, and advertising does not influence the research, selection, or presentation of topics. Where available, you may manage certain advertising preferences using Google Ad Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads and you may opt out of certain interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp; availability and effectiveness of such controls depend on your device, browser, and third-party settings.
Article X. Security, Cybersecurity Risks, and User Safeguards
freuq.com implements reasonable measures intended to support the security and integrity of the website; however, no online system can be guaranteed to be fully secure. You are responsible for protecting your devices, accounts, networks, and data, including by using up-to-date software, employing appropriate security settings, and exercising caution when interacting online. freuq.com is not responsible for, and disclaims liability arising from, malware, ransomware, phishing, spoofing, denial-of-service attacks, credential theft, or other harmful code or cybersecurity threats that may originate from third parties, external links, advertisements, compromised networks, or user devices. You agree that your use of freuq.com is at your own risk with respect to cybersecurity and data transmission.
Article XI. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any conduct that is unlawful, harmful, or disruptive, or that undermines the security, integrity, or proper functioning of freuq.com. Prohibited conduct includes attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems; probing, scanning, or testing vulnerabilities without authorization; interfering with service to any user, host, or network; introducing malicious code; scraping or harvesting data in a manner that violates these terms or applicable law; infringing intellectual property rights; impersonating any person or entity; engaging in fraud or deceptive practices; violating privacy or data protection rights; posting or transmitting harassment, hate speech, threats, or abusive content; disseminating misinformation in a manner that is deceptive or harmful; and using freuq.com to facilitate or promote illegal activities. freuq.com reserves the right to take any lawful action it deems appropriate in response to prohibited conduct, including restricting access, removing content where applicable, and cooperating with lawful requests from competent authorities.
Article XII. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, freuq.com and all content and features are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. freuq.com disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, availability, reliability, and security. freuq.com does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that any defects will be corrected. Any reliance on content or use of the website is at your sole discretion and risk.
Article XIII. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall freuq.com, its operator, or its affiliates, contributors, or agents be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, freuq.com or any content, including without limitation direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or aggravated damages, loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, business interruption, procurement of substitute services, reputational harm, or any other losses, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, statute, or any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, liability shall be limited to the minimum extent permitted by law.
Article XIV. Legal Timeframe for Claims
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any claim, cause of action, or dispute arising out of or relating to freuq.com, its content, these terms, or the Privacy Policy must be brought within one year after the claim or cause of action arises; otherwise, such claim is permanently barred. This limitation period applies regardless of the form of action, unless prohibited by applicable law in your jurisdiction.
Article XV. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Class Action Waiver
These terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to freuq.com or these terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Subject to mandatory consumer protection provisions that may apply in your country, state, or place of residence, you agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for disputes shall lie in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to bring claims only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, or private attorney general proceeding; where such waiver is not enforceable, the unenforceable portion shall be severed to the minimum extent necessary while the remainder of these terms remains in effect.
Article XVI. Intellectual Property and Permitted Use
All content on freuq.com, including the selection, arrangement, and presentation of materials, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted by law, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit any content from freuq.com without prior written permission from freuq.com. You may view and print reasonable portions of content solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not remove or alter proprietary notices. Any third-party trademarks, logos, or referenced materials remain the property of their respective owners, and any use of such materials is subject to the rights of those owners.
Article XVII. Changes to These Terms
freuq.com may modify, update, or replace these terms at any time in its sole discretion. Changes become effective upon posting on freuq.com unless a later effective date is stated. Your continued use of freuq.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to the updated terms, you must stop using freuq.com.
Article XVIII. Severability, Assignment, and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these terms is held to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms without prior written consent from freuq.com; freuq.com may assign these terms at its discretion as permitted by law. These terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and freuq.com regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings on the subject matter.
Article XIX. Contact Information
For questions about these terms, to submit lawful notices, or to contact freuq.com regarding privacy or website concerns, use the official contact form on freuq.com or email [email protected]. Communications sent through unofficial channels may not be received or processed.