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# Terms of Service

> Terms governing the use of thecoding.dev and services provided by Vini Barbosa | thecoding.

# Terms of Service

**Last updated:** August 12, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of [thecoding.dev](https://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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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, you receive a license to use the deliverables for your internal and external business purposes.
* I retain the right to use non-confidential deliverables and general knowledge in my portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials.

### Pre-existing Materials

Any tools, templates, frameworks, or methodologies I bring to an engagement remain my property.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

* My total liability arising out of any engagement is limited to the