Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: July 2026
Welcome to romelbarua.com (the "Website"). This Website is a personal professional portfolio owned and operated by Romel Barua. By accessing or browsing this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Website.
1. Scope of the Website
* This Website is strictly an informational portfolio designed to showcase professional work, projects, skills, and case studies.
* No Commercial Transactions: This Website does not process financial transactions, sell digital or physical products directly, or offer paid subscriptions.
* No User Accounts: Visitors cannot create profiles, register accounts, or log in to this Website.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
* Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, all materials on this Website—including but not limited to text, source code, design layouts, graphics, images, logos, and case studies—are the intellectual property of Romel Barua and are protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
* Third-Party Intellectual Property: Any client logos, brand names, or project materials displayed on this Website remain the registered trademarks and intellectual property of their respective owners and are used here solely for illustrative portfolio purposes.
* Permitted Use: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to view, download, and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, or for the sole purpose of evaluating Romel Barua for potential employment or freelance opportunities.
* Prohibited Use: You must not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, or exploit any content from this Website for commercial purposes without explicit, written permission from Romel Barua.
3. Australian Consumer Law (ACL) & Disclaimers
* The content on this Website is provided for general informational and demonstration purposes only. While I endeavour to keep the information accurate, it does not constitute formal professional or technical advice.
* Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantees, rights, or remedies implied by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be lawfully excluded.
* Subject to those non-excludable rights, this Website is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. All other express or implied warranties, representations, or guarantees regarding website uptime, accuracy, or completeness are excluded.
4. Limitation of Liability & Indemnity
* To the maximum extent permitted by law, Romel Barua will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage (including, without limitation, loss of data, business interruption, or technical errors) arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
* This includes any damage caused by computer viruses, malware, or other malicious software that may infect your device as a result of browsing the site or downloading permitted files.
* Indemnity: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Romel Barua from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website’s contact form.
5. External Links
* This Website may contain hyperlinks to external websites (such as business websites, YouTube, or past project URLs) that are not operated by Romel Barua.
* These links are provided purely for convenience and reference. I have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, availability, or privacy practices of these third-party platforms.
6. Website Use and Contact Form Conduct
* If you choose to use the contact features or forms on this Website, you agree to provide truthful and accurate information (such as your name and email address).
* You must not use this Website or its contact form to distribute spam, malicious code, or content that is defamatory, offensive, or unlawful.
7. Governing Law
* These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia, Australia.
* Any legal disputes or claims arising from your use of this Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State.
8. Variations
* I reserve the right to review and amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted directly to this page and will take effect immediately.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please reach out via the contact options on romelbarua.com or email me directly at: romel.barua2012@gmail.com