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Terms of Use


Effective Date: December 1, 2024
Last Updated: November 30, 2024

Welcome to W6HS.net By accessing and using our website, https://w6hs.net (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Site.

These Terms of Use govern your use of the Site, including all content, features, and services provided by W6HS.net. Please also review our Privacy Policy for information on how we handle your data.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and any applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you are prohibited from accessing the Site.


2. Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with others’ use.
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful technology.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its servers.
  • Engage in any data scraping, data mining, or other automated activities on the Site.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is the property of W6HS.net or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may:

  • Access and view the content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share links to publicly available posts, provided that proper credit is given to W6HS.net.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit the content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
  • Remove or alter copyright or trademark notices.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Submissions

If you submit comments, reviews, or other content to the Site, you grant W6HS.net a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content.

4.2 Prohibited Content

You may not submit or share any content that:

  • Is defamatory, obscene, or abusive.
  • Promotes illegal activities or violates any laws.
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights or the privacy of others.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.


5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may include links to third-party websites or display advertisements through Google AdSense and other providers. These links and ads are provided for your convenience, but we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

Please review the respective terms and privacy policies of any third-party services before engaging with them.


6. Google AdSense and Advertising

Our Site uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing behavior. By using the Site, you agree to Google’s Advertising Terms and Privacy Policy.

  • Learn more about Google’s advertising policies here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
  • You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. W6HS.net does not guarantee:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.
  • That the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
  • That the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, W6HS.net and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
  • Any errors or omissions in the content.
  • Any unauthorized access to your personal data.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless W6HS.net, its affiliates, and its team from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms of Use.


10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Use.


11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Santa Clara County, California.


12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

  • Email: contact@w6hs.net

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Eric Hendrickson

eric@w6hs.net

Retired tech nerd and licensed Amateur Extra.

These days I spend my time playing with gadgets and writing about the technology that I find so fascinating.

I share opinions, review products, and brainstorm ideas along the way.

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