Effective Date: November 24, 2025
Applicable To: LLMDevPro.com (a professional Spring AI technical blog, hereinafter referred to as “the Site”)
Service Provider: LLMDevPro.com (Contact: [email protected])
1. Acceptance of Terms#
By accessing or using the Site (including browsing content, submitting comments, subscribing to newsletters, downloading resources, or interacting with Google AdSense ads), you (“User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to all terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.
These Terms apply to all Users, including visitors, commenters, subscribers, and content contributors. Use of the Site constitutes acknowledgment that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms as a legally binding agreement.
2. Description of Services#
The Site provides the following services (“Services”) for non-commercial and commercial use (subject to Section 5):
Access to Spring AI-related technical content (tutorials, articles, case studies, code snippets).
Interactive features (comment sections, discussion forums, newsletter subscriptions).
Code preview tools, resource downloads (e.g., sample projects, configuration files), and Spring AI implementation guides.
Personalized advertising via Google AdSense (subject to User consent per Cookie Policy).
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by Service changes.
3. User Obligations & Conduct#
3.1 General Conduct#
You agree to use the Site in compliance with all applicable laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DMCA, anti-spam regulations) and these Terms. Prohibited conduct includes:
Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive practices (e.g., fake accounts, false comment endorsements, 流量数据造假).
Interfering with Site functionality (e.g., using bots, crawlers, or scrapers to access content without prior written permission; injecting malicious code).
Disrupting User experience (e.g., spamming comments, posting irrelevant links, excessive self-promotion).
Violating third-party rights (e.g., copyright infringement, trademark misuse, privacy violations).
3.2 User-Generated Content (UGC)#
When submitting comments, feedback, or forum posts (“UGC”):
You warrant that you own or have legal rights to the UGC, and it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
You grant the Site a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute the UGC for Site operations (e.g., moderation, archiving, content promotion).
Prohibited UGC includes:
Illegal, defamatory, harassing, or hate speech content.
Copyrighted material (e.g., unlicensed code, third-party articles) without attribution.
Sensitive personal data (e.g., biometrics, financial information) as defined by GDPR.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove UGC at our discretion, without notice.
3.3 Age Restriction#
The Site is not intended for Users under 13 years of age. By using the Site, you confirm you are at least 13 years old (or 16 years old for EU residents under GDPR). Minors between 13-18 years old must obtain parental/guardian consent before using the Site.
4. Intellectual Property Rights#
4.1 Site Content#
All original content on the Site (articles, tutorials, code snippets, images, logos, trademarks) is the exclusive property of LLMDevPro.com or its licensors, protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws worldwide.
4.2 Code Snippet License#
Spring AI code snippets provided on the Site are licensed under the Apache 2.0 License (unless otherwise specified) with the following conditions:
Personal/Non-Commercial Use: You may copy, modify, and use code snippets for personal learning or non-commercial projects, provided you retain the original copyright notice and attribution to LLMDevPro.com.
Commercial Use: You may use code snippets in commercial projects only if:
You comply with the Apache 2.0 License terms (e.g., disclose modifications, provide license copies) .
You obtain written permission from the Site for large-scale commercial distribution (e.g., embedding in paid software products).
- No warranty is provided for code snippets—use at your own risk (see Section 7).
4.3 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)#
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). To report copyright infringement:
Submit a written notice to [[email protected]] including:
Your contact information.
Identification of the infringed work.
Identification of the infringing content on the Site.
A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
A sworn statement of accuracy (under penalty of perjury).
We will respond to valid notices within 10 business days, including removing infringing content or disabling access.
5. Advertising & Monetization#
5.1 Google AdSense Compliance#
The Site uses Google AdSense for monetization. You agree to comply with Google’s AdSense Program Policies (available at policies.google.com/adsense).
Prohibited actions related to ads:
Click fraud (e.g., self-clicking ads, incentivizing others to click).
Modifying ad display (e.g., hiding ads, altering ad code) without Google’s permission .
Using deceptive practices to drive ad clicks (e.g., misleading call-to-actions).
We reserve the right to terminate your access if you violate AdSense policies.
5.2 Non-Discrimination#
In compliance with CCPA/CPRA, we will not discriminate against Users who exercise their privacy rights (e.g., opting out of non-essential cookies or data sharing). Discriminatory actions (e.g., restricting content access) are prohibited .
6. Third-Party Services & Links#
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Spring.io, Google AI Studio) or embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube tutorials). These links are provided for convenience only.
We are not responsible for third-party sites’ content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Third-party services (Google Analytics, Cloudflare, Mailchimp) are governed by their own terms—see our Privacy Policy for details on data sharing.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties#
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied (e.g., accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose).
We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.
Code snippets and technical guidance are for educational purposes only—we are not liable for any damages resulting from their use (e.g., data loss, system failures) in commercial or production environments.
8. Limitation of Liability#
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LLMDevPro.com and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (e.g., lost profits, business interruption) arising from your use of the Site.
Our total liability for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed $100 USD.
This limitation does not apply to damages caused by intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or violations of applicable laws.
9. Termination of Services#
9.1 By the Site#
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if:
You violate these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or Cookie Policy.
You engage in illegal or fraudulent activities.
You violate Google AdSense policies or third-party rights.
9.2 By the User#
You may terminate these Terms by ceasing all use of the Site. Subscribers may opt out of newsletters via the “unsubscribe” link in emails.
9.3 Effects of Termination#
Upon termination, your license to use Site content (including code snippets) shall survive only if compliant with Section 4.2.
We may retain UGC and data as required by law (e.g., GDPR data retention rules) or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention).
10. Data Protection & Compliance#
We process your personal data in compliance with our Privacy Policy, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA.
You acknowledge that cross-border data transfers may occur (e.g., to U.S.-based providers like Google) as described in our Privacy Policy.
You have the right to exercise privacy rights (e.g., access, deletion, opt-out) as outlined in our Privacy Policy—we will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights .
11. Changes to Terms#
We may update these Terms to reflect regulatory changes (e.g., CCPA amendments), Service updates (e.g., new forum features), or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.”
Minor changes (e.g., typographical fixes) will take effect immediately upon posting.
Major changes (e.g., new data usage rules, license modifications) will be notified via:
A site banner alert.
Email (for subscribed Users).
A dedicated article on the Site.
Your continued use of the Site after 30 days of major changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution#
12.1 Governing Law#
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA (for CCPA compliance) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (for EU residents), without regard to conflict of law principles.
12.2 Dispute Resolution#
Before initiating legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes with us via negotiation within 30 days of notice.
For EU residents, disputes may be submitted to your local data protection authority (e.g., ICO in the UK) or the European Small Claims Court.
For California residents, disputes may be resolved via arbitration in California, USA, in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.
13. Contact Us#
For questions, concerns, or disputes related to these Terms:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: LLMDevPro.com/contact
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 15 business days.
