Terms of Service

Last updated: October 2026

By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Website Use

This website provides content about data engineering, leadership, and professional development. You may browse the site, read articles, subscribe to the newsletter, and interact with the AI assistant for personal, non-commercial use.

AI Assistant Usage

The AI assistant ("Digital Twin") is provided as a helpful tool to answer questions about my work and expertise. By using it, you agree to:

Fair use – Questions are limited to 10 per visitor to ensure availability for all visitors
No sensitive data – Do not submit personal, confidential, or sensitive information in your questions
No guarantees – AI responses are generated automatically and may not always be accurate or complete
Logging – Your questions and the AI's responses are logged for service improvement (see Privacy Policy)

The AI assistant should not be considered professional advice. For specific guidance on your situation, book a coaching session.

By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to receive email communications about data engineering, leadership insights, and occasional updates about my services. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and to remember your preferences. By accepting cookies via the consent banner, you agree to this data collection as described in the Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

All content on this site – including articles, frameworks, graphics, and code examples – is the original work of Yordan Ivanov unless otherwise noted.

You may:

Share links to content
Quote excerpts with attribution
Reference ideas with credit

You may not:

Reproduce full articles without permission
Use content for commercial purposes without authorisation
Remove attribution or claim content as your own

Coaching and Advisory Services

If you book a coaching session:

Scheduling – Sessions are booked via TidyCal; their terms apply to the booking process
Cancellation – Please provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellations
Advice – Guidance provided is based on professional experience but implementation is your responsibility
Confidentiality – Session content remains confidential unless you agree otherwise

User Conduct

When using this site, you agree not to:

Attempt to bypass rate limits or security measures
Submit spam, malicious content, or automated requests
Use the AI assistant to generate harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content
Interfere with the site's operation or other users' experience

Disclaimers

No guarantees – Content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
External links – Links to third-party sites are not endorsements; their terms apply
Availability – The site may be unavailable occasionally for maintenance

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Bulgaria. Any disputes will be resolved in Bulgarian courts.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Significant changes will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page.

Contact

For questions about these terms, contact: [email protected]