Last Updated: July 2, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and SED Technologies, LLC(“SEDaily,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/, including the features, content, and services related to or offered on the site (the “Site”).
These Terms incorporate by reference our Privacy Policy, available at https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/privacy-policy/. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the Privacy Policy.
The Site is not directed toward children under 13 years of age nor does SEDaily knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13 years of age, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Site.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Site, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
2. License Grant and Use Restrictions
2.1 License Grant
These Terms are personal to each User. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, SEDaily grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree to respect all legal or proprietary notices, information, and restrictions contained in any content accessed through the Site.
2.2 Use Restrictions
You agree that you will not, and will not permit any third party, to:
- Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Site or any portion thereof, including without limitation the SEDaily Content and Third-Party Content (in each case, as defined below);
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Site;
- Sublicense, sell, lease, lend, rent, distribute, or otherwise transfer access to the Site, including without limitation the SEDaily Content or Third-Party Content, or any intellectual property rights therein, to any third party;
- Use the Site for the benefit of any third party or to operate a service bureau, timeshare, or similar arrangement;
- Use any automated means (including bots, scrapers, crawlers, or similar tools) to access the Site or collect data from the Site, except as expressly permitted by SEDaily in writing;
- Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any networks connected to the Site;
- Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Site, or otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site;
- Use the Site in any manner that violates any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right;
- Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Site, SEDaily Content, or any Third-Party Content (as defined below), or on any portion or copies of any of the foregoing;
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate, or imply your false or deceptive representation of, SEDaily or any of our employees, licensors, users, contributors, sponsors, or otherwise misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any third parties in connection with your use of the Site, SEDaily Content, Third-Party Content, or any portion thereof; or
- Use the Site to transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
2.3 Reservation of Rights
All rights not expressly granted hereunder are reserved to SEDaily and its licensors. No implied licenses are granted under these Terms. Any use of the Site or content therein not expressly permitted by these Terms is a breach of these Terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. We reserve the right to take any and all legal actions against you to stop or remedy such prohibited uses.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 SEDaily’s Intellectual Property
The Site, including all software, algorithms, code, user interfaces, designs, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, podcasts, data compilations, and other content available through the Site (collectively, “SEDaily Content”), is the exclusive property of SEDaily, its licensors, or other providers of such content and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You acquire no ownership interest in the Site or the SEDaily Content by virtue of your use of the Site.
3.2 Third-Party Content
The Site incorporates or displays data, materials, and content sourced from third parties, including without limitation contributor submissions or sponsored materials (collectively, “Third-Party Content”). SEDaily does not independently verify any such Third-Party Content, including without limitation the accuracy, completeness, or availability thereof. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to such materials, are solely the statements or opinions and the responsibility of the owners or permitted licensees of such materials. Such Third-Party Content remains the property of the respective data providers and is subject to their applicable terms and conditions.
3.3 Feedback
You may optionally provide SEDaily with suggestions, ideas, comments, or other feedback regarding the Site (“Feedback”). If you choose to provide such Feedback, you hereby assign to SEDaily all right, title, and interest in and to such Feedback, and SEDaily shall be free to use, reproduce, disclose, license, distribute, and otherwise exploit such Feedback without restriction or obligation of any kind.
4. Disclaimers
THE 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, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (B) THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR COMPLETE; (C) THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS; (D) ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS IN THE SITE WILL BE CORRECTED; OR (E) THE DATA PRESENTED THROUGH THE SITE, INCLUDING DATA SOURCED FROM THIRD-PARTIES, IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, CURRENT, OR FREE FROM ERRORS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE SITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE.
5. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SEDAILY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SITE; (B) ANY CONTENT, DATA, OR INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE SITE; (C) ANY DECISION MADE IN RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE; (D) ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN THE DELIVERY OF NOTIFICATIONS OR ALERTS; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SEDAILY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IF, FOR ANY REASON, SEDAILY SHALL BE FOUND TO BE LIABLE NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SEDAILY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY OR PARTIES CLAIMING WITH, UNDER, OR THROUGH YOU, SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SEDaily and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation; or (d) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, privacy, or proprietary right.
7. Term and Termination
These Terms are effective as of the date you first access or use the Site and continue for so long as you access or use the Site. We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site for any or no reason, including any violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Austin, Texas, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
11.2 Jury Waiver
you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right you may have to a trial by jury in any legal action, proceeding, cause of action or counterclaim arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the services.
11.3 Informal Dispute Resolution
Before filing any claim or action, you agree to first contact us at editor@softwareengineeringdaily.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days. If the dispute is not resolved within that period, either party may proceed with formal dispute resolution.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and SEDaily with respect to the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
12.2 Severability.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12.3 Waiver.
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. SEDaily’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
12.4 Assignment.
These Terms are personal to User and you may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without SEDaily’s prior written consent. SEDaily may assign these Terms freely without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
12.5 Force Majeure.
SEDaily shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, epidemic, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, power failures, Internet or telecommunications failures, or failure of third-party services or third-party sources.
12.6 Notices.
All notices from SEDaily to you may be provided via email to the address associated with your account or by posting on the Site. Notices from you to SEDaily should be sent to editor@softwareengineeringdaily.com.
12.7 Export Compliance.
You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce and trade and economic sanctions maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.
12.8 U.S. Government End Users
If you are a U.S. government end user, the Site is provided as a “commercial item” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, and is licensed in accordance with these Terms. Any use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure of the Site by the U.S. government shall be governed solely by these Terms and shall be prohibited except to the extent expressly permitted by these Terms.
12.9 Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: editor@softwareengineeringdaily.com.