These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of manojitballav.com ("the Site"), operated by Manojit Ballav ("I", "me", "my"). By accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Site.

2. Content and Intellectual Property

All written content, blog posts, articles, illustrations, and diagrams on this Site are authored by Manojit Ballav and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

Under this licence, you are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to Manojit Ballav, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests endorsement of your use.

3. Accuracy of Information

The content on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While I strive to ensure the accuracy of all information published, I make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content.

Technical information, product specifications, pricing, and market data referenced in blog posts are accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of publication but may become outdated. Readers should verify critical information independently before making purchasing or business decisions.

4. Professional Opinions

The views and opinions expressed on this Site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of any company, organisation, or employer — past or present — including but not limited to Lumio or Xiaomi. Blog posts represent personal analysis and commentary based on professional experience in the consumer electronics and smart TV industry.

5. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. The content should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals in the relevant field.

6. External Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, academic papers, and external resources. These links are provided for reference and convenience. I do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting external links is at your own discretion and risk.

7. Third-Party Services

The Site uses third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Fonts, Font Awesome, and GitHub Pages for hosting. Your use of the Site is also subject to the terms and policies of these service providers. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for details on data collection by these services.

8. Availability

I do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to hosting issues, maintenance, or circumstances beyond my control. I shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by the Site being temporarily unavailable.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site, or any content published on it. This includes, without limitation, damages for errors or omissions in content, loss of data, or any other loss.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Manojit Ballav from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Modifications to Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, you can reach me at: