Legal

Last updated July 2025

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1. Privacy in one minute

Cookie: BearBlog sets one session cookie called timezone so dates show in your local time. It deletes itself when you close the tab.
Email: If you opt in, your address lives in my ConvertKit account and is used only for the newsletter. Unsubscribe any time.
Third-party tracking: This site does not use Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, or any third-party tracking technologies that collect personal data.

No ads, pixels, or trackers beyond what is listed here.

2. Your rights

You may request, correct, or delete any personal data I hold. Email hi+site@dylanschmidt.com.

California residents: This site does not sell or share your personal information as defined under California law.

3. No professional advice

Content on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Consult appropriate professionals for legal, financial, medical, or other specialized guidance.

THIS SITE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' WITH NO WARRANTIES. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

4. Accessibility

I strive to make this site accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please email hi+site@dylanschmidt.com and I'll work to address them. This site aims to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards where feasible.

This site is not directed to children under 13. By using this site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old.

5. Use at your own risk

All content on this site is provided "as is" and for informational purposes only. I make no warranties—express or implied—about accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. You rely on the site entirely at your own risk.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, I will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this site—even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Copyright & DMCA

If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, please email hi+site@dylanschmidt.com with details. I respect intellectual property rights and will promptly address valid concerns.

7. Indemnification

If your use of the site causes a claim against me (including attorney fees), you agree to indemnify and hold me harmless, unless the claim results from my intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

8. Governing law & disputes

These terms are governed by California law, except where prohibited by applicable law. Any legal disputes must be filed exclusively in the state courts of Los Angeles County, California. By using this site, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.

No arbitration: All disputes will be resolved in court, not through arbitration. You retain your right to a jury trial and to participate in class actions.

9. Updates to terms

These terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Questions? Email hi+site@dylanschmidt.com.