Last updated: August 12, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website mayadodson.com ("Site"), operated by Maya Dodson, a sole proprietor ("I," "me," or "my"). By accessing or using this Site in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.

These Terms should be read together with my Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and also available on this Site.

2. About This Site

mayadodson.com is a personal portfolio and brochure website. Its purpose is to showcase my professional work, provide information about my services, allow visitors to contact me via inquiry forms, and host a blog where I share content and commentary. This Site does not constitute an offer of services, a contract for services, or a guarantee of availability. No client relationship, engagement, or obligation arises from visiting this Site or submitting an inquiry form unless and until a separate written agreement is signed by both parties.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, blog posts, images, graphics, portfolio work, logos, and design elements, is the intellectual property of Maya Dodson or used with permission, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this Site is my exclusive property.

You may view and print a single copy of content from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial reference only. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, sell, or otherwise exploit any content from this Site without my express prior written permission. Linking to my Site from other websites is generally permitted, provided the link does not imply an endorsement or affiliation that does not exist and does not frame or display my content in a misleading way.

4. Use of Contact and Inquiry Forms

This Site includes contact and inquiry forms that allow you to send messages to me. By submitting a form, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to submit it. You agree not to use the forms to send spam, unsolicited commercial messages, harassing communications, illegal content, or content that infringes the rights of others.

Submitting a contact or inquiry form does not create a professional engagement, client relationship, or contractual obligation of any kind. I will make reasonable efforts to respond to genuine inquiries, but I do not guarantee a response time or that I will respond to every message.

5. Blog Content and Disclaimers

My blog contains personal views, commentary, and information that I share for general informational and educational purposes only. Blog content does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on blog content without first seeking appropriate professional guidance suited to your specific situation.

I make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of blog content at the time of publication, but I do not warrant that content is complete, accurate, current, or free from error. Content may become outdated after publication, and I am under no obligation to update or revise it.

6. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree that you will not:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site.

• Use any automated tool, bot, scraper, or spider to collect content or data from this Site without my prior written consent.

• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or other harmful material through the Site.

• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

• Use content from this Site in a way that infringes my intellectual property rights or the rights of any third party.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that I do not own or control, including social media platforms, professional directories, or external resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. I do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk, and I encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

This Site is built on the Squarespace platform. Squarespace's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy govern Squarespace's role in operating and hosting the Site. I am not responsible for Squarespace platform limitations, outages, or third-party technology issues beyond my control.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation. I do not warrant that the Site will always be available, that it will be free of errors or viruses, or that any defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages. My total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of this Site, regardless of the form of action, will not exceed one hundred US dollars ($100.00). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Flag for legal review: If you offer professional services under contracts with clients who find you through this Site, consider whether a lawyer should review whether this limitation-of-liability clause adequately protects you in light of those services and any sector-specific regulations.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Maya Dodson from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising from your use of this Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

If you believe that any content on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to maya.dodson015@gmail.com that includes: (1) identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed; (2) identification of the material on this Site that you claim is infringing, with enough detail for me to locate it; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner; and (5) a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

12. Privacy

My collection and use of personal information in connection with this Site is described in my Privacy Policy, which is available on this Site and incorporated into these Terms by reference.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts for such purposes.

For minor disputes, I encourage you to contact me first at maya.dodson015@gmail.com to try to resolve the issue informally before pursuing formal legal action.

14. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time at my sole discretion. When I make material changes, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. I encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if it cannot be made enforceable, it will be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and me regarding your use of this Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings related to that subject matter.

17. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact me at: maya.dodson015@gmail.com.