Terms of Service

1. Scope

These Terms of Service apply to the use of the website marc0.dev (hereinafter "Website"), operated by Marco Patzelt. The Website serves as a portfolio and blog, publishing technical articles on artificial intelligence, software engineering, and related topics. By accessing the Website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the Website.

2. Operator

Marco Patzelt
Max Ernst Str. 21
40670 Meerbusch, Germany
Email: marcopatzelt7@gmail.com

3. Services Provided

The Website provides the following content and features:

• Portfolio showcasing professional projects
• Blog with technical articles
• Contact form for inquiries
• Newsletter subscription

There are no user accounts, no comment functionality, and no e-commerce offerings.

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content published on the Website — including text, articles, code snippets, graphics, and images — is protected by copyright under German copyright law (UrhG). Reproduction, editing, distribution, or any form of exploitation beyond the scope of copyright law requires the prior written consent of the operator.

Quoting blog content is permitted within the scope of the right to quote (Section 51 UrhG), provided full attribution and a link to the source are included.

5. User Submissions and Contact

Users may submit personal data via the contact form or newsletter subscription. By using these features, you confirm that the information you provide is truthful and complete. The processing of this data is governed by our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimer

6.1 Website Content

The content of this Website is created with the utmost care. However, the operator does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content provided. Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), the operator is responsible for their own content on these pages in accordance with general law.

6.2 External Links

The Website contains links to external third-party websites over whose content the operator has no control. Pursuant to Sections 8 to 10 TMG, the operator is not obligated to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information. The respective provider or operator is always responsible for the content of linked pages. Should any legal infringement become known, such links will be removed immediately.

6.3 No Professional Advice

The blog articles and other content on the Website represent personal opinions and technical analysis. They are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional, legal, financial, or any other form of expert advice.

7. Availability

The operator strives to ensure uninterrupted availability of the Website. However, there is no entitlement to continuous availability. The operator reserves the right to modify, supplement, or temporarily or permanently discontinue the Website at any time without prior notice.

8. Data Protection

Information on the collection and processing of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

9. Governing Law

The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). For consumers, this choice of law applies only to the extent that the protection granted by mandatory provisions of the law of the consumer's country of habitual residence is not withdrawn.

10. Jurisdiction

To the extent permitted by law, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with the use of this Website is Düsseldorf, Germany.

11. Severability Clause

Should any provision of these Terms of Service be or become invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the economic purpose of the invalid provision.

12. Amendments to Terms of Service

The operator reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. The current version is available on this page. Amendments take effect upon publication on the Website. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing the current Terms of Service.