Terms and Conditions
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026
1. General
Welcome to www.heikoschmidt.com (the “Site”), a personal website owned and operated by Heiko Schmidt (“I”, “me”, or “my”).
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
The Site is intended for informational and personal use only.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, the Site and all original content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, audio, video, and design, are the exclusive property of Heiko Schmidt or licensed to me and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may access and use the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
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reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit any content;
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use the content for commercial purposes;
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remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices,
without my prior express written consent.
3. User-Generated Content and Third-Party Content
The Site may include content provided by third parties, including guest articles, comments, links, embedded media, or other user-generated content.
I do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content and make no representations regarding its accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability.
Any opinions, statements, or views expressed by third parties are solely those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect my views.
You are solely responsible for any content you submit and for ensuring that it does not infringe intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any applicable laws.
4. Copyright Complaints and Content Removal
I respect intellectual property rights and expect others to do the same.
If you believe that any content on www.heikoschmidt.com infringes your copyright, please notify me in writing and include:
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your full contact information;
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identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
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identification of the material alleged to be infringing and its location on the Site;
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a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized;
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a statement that the information provided is accurate.
Upon receiving a valid notice, I will take reasonable steps to investigate and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material in accordance with Canadian law.
5. Disclaimer
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for general informational purposes only.
I make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content.
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
You should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on any information found on the Site.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law:
Heiko Schmidt shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Site, including but not limited to:
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direct or indirect damages,
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incidental or consequential damages,
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loss of profits, data, or business opportunities,
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errors, omissions, or interruptions.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to discontinue its use.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in British Columbia, Canada.
8. Changes to These Terms
I reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time at my sole discretion.
Changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, you may contact me through the contact information provided on the Site.



