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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using this website (bshastry.github.io), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. This is the personal portfolio website of Bhargava Shastry, Security Engineer at the Ethereum Foundation.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on this website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • modify or copy the materials
  • use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
  • attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by me at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

Content and Research

This website contains information about security research, software engineering, and academic work. Please note:

  • Research content is provided for educational and informational purposes only
  • Security research information should not be used for malicious purposes
  • Code examples and technical content are provided "as is" without warranty
  • Always follow responsible disclosure practices when dealing with security vulnerabilities

Important Notice

Any security research or vulnerability information shared on this site is intended for defensive and educational purposes. Misuse of this information for malicious activities is strictly prohibited and may be illegal.

Disclaimer

The materials on this website are provided on an 'as is' basis. I make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim and negate all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, I do not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

Limitations

In no event shall Bhargava Shastry or his employers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this website, even if I or my authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

Professional Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed on this website are my own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Ethereum Foundation or any other organization I am affiliated with.

Any content related to security research, vulnerability disclosure, or technical analysis represents my personal research and should not be attributed to my employers unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on this website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. I do not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. I may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, I do not make any commitment to update the materials.

Links

I have not reviewed all of the sites linked to this website and am not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by me of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

Modifications

I may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact me:

Email: Available through the contact form on this website

Response Time: I aim to respond within 48 hours

These terms of service are designed to protect both visitors and the content creator while promoting responsible use of security research information.