Last updated: September 25, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of thecoding.dev (the “Site”) and any services provided by Vinicius Soares Barbosa, operating under the brand thecoding (“thecoding”, “I”, “me”, or “we”).
By accessing the Site or engaging my services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Services
thecoding provides specialized services including, but not limited to:
- Technical content creation (sponsored articles, tutorials, ghostwriting, research pieces)
- Documentation engineering (docs health checks, section rebuilds, ongoing documentation work)
- Developer relations support (education, workshops, talks, onboarding improvements)
All services are provided on an independent contractor basis. Nothing in these Terms or in any engagement creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship.
2. Engagements & Statements of Work
Most paid work is governed by a separate Statement of Work (SOW), proposal, or written agreement (email, messaging apps, or formal contract).
In case of conflict between these Terms and a signed SOW, the SOW prevails for that specific engagement.
3. Independent Contractor Status
I operate as an independent contractor. I am solely responsible for:
- My own taxes, social contributions, and legal obligations in Brazil
- Tools, equipment, and working methods
- Determining how and when the work is performed (within agreed deadlines)
You acknowledge that I am not your employee, agent, or representative.
4. Intellectual Property
Client Materials
You retain all rights to materials you provide (code, documentation, brand assets, confidential information, etc.).
Deliverables
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Upon full payment, all rights, title, and interest in the deliverables transfer to you. You may use, modify, distribute, and commercialize them without restriction.
- I retain the right to reference non-confidential deliverables, project scope, and general knowledge in my portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials. Client names or logos are only included with permission.
Pre-existing Materials
Any tools, templates, frameworks, or methodologies I bring to an engagement remain my property. Deliverables incorporate them only as needed for the project.
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential information private and not disclose it to third parties, except:
- When required by law
- When the information becomes public through no fault of the receiving party
- When disclosure is necessary to perform the services (with reasonable safeguards)
This obligation survives the end of the engagement.
6. Payment Terms
- Fees and payment schedules are defined in the relevant SOW or proposal.
- Invoices are generally due within the period stated on the invoice (commonly 7–15 days).
- Late payments may result in work suspension and/or late fees.
- All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.
7. Portfolio & Publicity Rights
Unless you explicitly request otherwise in writing, I may:
- List your company name and logo as a client
- Describe the nature of the work at a high level
- Share non-confidential excerpts or screenshots in my portfolio, website, and social channels
I will never publish confidential information or sensitive details without your prior approval.
8. No Guarantees of Results
While I commit to professional quality and best efforts, I do not guarantee specific business outcomes (traffic, conversions, ranking, developer adoption, etc.). Results depend on many factors outside my control.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- My total liability arising out of any engagement is limited to the total fees paid for that specific engagement.
- I am not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (including lost profits or data loss), even if advised of their possibility.
10. General
- These Terms and each SOW constitute the entire agreement between us. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.
- If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
- These Terms are governed by the laws of Brazil, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of São Paulo, Brazil.
- Questions about these Terms can be sent to thecoding@proton.me.
Last modified on September 25, 2026
