Terms of Service

Welcome to heejungkim.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.

 

1. Purpose & Scope

These Terms of Service govern the access to and use of heejungkim.com, including its personal portfolio, essays, articles, travel journals, and associated resources operated by Heejung Kim (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”).

 

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this Site—including but not limited to written texts, articles, original photographs, graphical assets, codebase samples, and visual designs—is the exclusive intellectual property of the Operator unless otherwise credited.

  • Non-Commercial Use: You may quote or reference short excerpts of the content provided that explicit attribution and a direct clickable link to the original source on heejungkim.com are clearly displayed.
  • Prohibited Use: Reproduction, redistribution, republication, modification, or commercial exploitation of any full-length content or original media without prior written consent from the Operator is strictly prohibited.

 

3. User Conduct & Comment Guidelines

Users are encouraged to interact constructively. However, the Operator reserves the right to moderate, edit, or delete any user submissions (such as comments or contact inquiries) and restrict access without prior notice if the submission:

  • Contains abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, or harassing language.
  • Includes unsolicited advertising, commercial promotions, or spam links.
  • Violates applicable laws or infringes upon third-party intellectual property rights.

 

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • All articles, journal entries, professional insights, and travel stories on this Site represent the personal experiences, research, and subjective opinions of the Operator at the time of publication.
  • While we strive for accuracy, the Operator makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the absolute completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided.
  • The Operator shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from reliance on the materials published on this Site. Users are advised to independently verify all critical information with official providers.

 

5. External Links
This Site may contain hyperlinks to external third-party websites. The Operator is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

 

6. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

7. Changes to Terms
The Operator reserves the right to revise or update these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted directly on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

 

8. Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding these Terms, please reach out to:

 

Last Updated: August 24, 2026