Terms and Conditions

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 Last updated: 11/08/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

• By accessing or using the MovaMicrowave™ website, associated applications, or community platforms (collectively, “the Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, you are not authorized to use this Site.

2. Educational Use Only

• MovaMicrowave™ is an independent educational platform dedicated to the public dissemination of general RF and Microwave engineering knowledge. All content provided is:
• Based on public-domain principles and information,
• Intended solely for non-commercial educational purposes, and not a substitute for professional engineering advice or consulting.
• No information published here should be interpreted as proprietary, confidential, or export-controlled material belonging to any employer, client, or government agency.

3. Non-Affiliation and Independence

• MovaMicrowave™ and its author(s) operate independently and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any past or current employer, organization, or manufacturer mentioned on the Site. All trademarks, logos, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used strictly for reference or educational commentary.
• All work related to MovaMicrowave™ is conducted:
• Outside of employer work hours,
• Without the use of employer facilities, equipment, or data, and
• Without employer sponsorship or involvement. 

4. Intellectual Property Rights

• All original content on MovaMicrowave™—including text, images, graphics, videos, code snippets, articles, and downloadable files—is protected by copyright and owned by MovaMicrowave™ unless otherwise stated.
• You may:
• View, download, and share content for personal educational use, provided proper attribution is given.  
• You may not:
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content for commercial purposes,
• Modify materials without written permission, or
• Remove copyright notices or branding.  

5. Community Conduct and User Submissions

• MovaMicrowave™ encourages professional, respectful, and educational discussion. By posting or submitting content (comments, forum posts, files, etc.), you agree that:
• You will not share or solicit proprietary, confidential, ITAR-controlled, or export-restricted information.
• You retain ownership of your content but grant MovaMicrowave™ a non-exclusive license to display and moderate it.
• The author reserves the right to remove, edit, or restrict any content that violates these standards or applicable law.
• Zero tolerance applies to harassment, plagiarism, misinformation, or NDA breaches.

6. Export Control Compliance

• All technical discussions are restricted to non-ITAR, non-EAR-controlled content. Users are individually responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws and for refraining from sharing restricted or controlled data on any MovaMicrowave™ platform.

7. Limitation of Liability

• The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.”MovaMicrowave™ and its author(s) make no warranties or guarantees regarding accuracy, reliability, or suitability for specific applications. By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that MovaMicrowave™ shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site or its materials.

8. Privacy Policy8.1 Data Collection

• MovaMicrowave™ collects only minimal information necessary to improve user experience, such as:
• Anonymous website analytics (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
• Voluntary submissions through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
• No sensitive personal information (race, religion, employment details, etc.) is collected or required.

8.2 Use of Cookies

• Cookies may be used for basic functionality, analytics, and site performance optimization. You may disable cookies through your browser settings without loss of core access to educational materials.

8.3 Data Sharing

• MovaMicrowave™ does not sell, rent, or trade user information. Collected data is used solely to improve educational offerings and website performance.

8.4 External Links

• The Site may include links to external websites (e.g., component manufacturers, datasheets, or tools). MovaMicrowave™ is not responsible for the content, data handling, or privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Changes to These Terms

• MovaMicrowave™ reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

• For questions, permissions, or concerns about this policy, please contact: movamicrowave@gmail.com