Terms and Conditions
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Welcome to devByPau (the "Website") a.k.a https://devbypau.com.
Access to and use of the Website are subject to these Terms and Conditions of Use (the "Terms"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Website Owner
This Website is owned and operated by:
Name / Professional Name: PAULO DEL POSO
The owner operates as an independent freelance web developer providing professional digital services and showcasing personal work.
2. Purpose of the Website
The Website is intended to:
present the professional portfolio of the owner;
describe services offered;
provide contact information;
enable potential clients to request quotes or professional collaborations.
Information published on the Website does not constitute a binding contractual offer unless expressly stated.
3. Freelance Services and Paid Services
The Website may describe or promote professional freelance services, including but not limited to:
website design and development;
maintenance and technical support;
consulting services;
custom digital solutions.
Any professional engagement, paid service, or collaboration shall be governed by a separate written agreement, quotation, or contract accepted by both parties.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
services are provided on a professional best-effort basis;
timelines are indicative;
fees, payment terms, and scope of work are defined in the individual service agreement;
work begins only after written approval of the quotation and, where applicable, payment of a deposit.
The owner reserves the right to refuse service requests at their sole discretion.
4. Payments and Billing
Where services are provided for payment:
fees are those indicated in the accepted quotation or contract;
payments must be made within the agreed timeframe;
late payments may result in suspension of services;
deposits, if required, are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing;
all prices are exclusive of taxes unless explicitly stated.
The client is responsible for providing accurate billing information.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including but not limited to:
text;
graphics;
layouts;
design elements;
source code;
portfolio projects;
branding and visual identity,
is protected by applicable intellectual property laws and belongs to the owner or respective rights holders.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used without prior written authorization.
6. Portfolio and Third-Party Materials
Portfolio items may include work created for clients or in collaboration with third parties.
All trademarks, logos, and brand names remain the property of their respective owners and are displayed for demonstration purposes only.
7. Acceptable Use
Users agree not to:
use the Website for unlawful purposes;
attempt unauthorized access to systems or data;
interfere with Website functionality or security;
introduce malware or harmful code;
misuse contact forms or communication channels.
The owner may restrict or terminate access in case of misuse.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Website is provided "as is" and "as available".
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the owner shall not be liable for:
direct or indirect damages;
loss of data or business;
service interruptions;
inaccuracies in Website content;
reliance on information published on the Website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion is not permitted by law.
9. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. The owner has no control over such websites and assumes no responsibility for their content, services, or privacy practices.
Access to third-party sites is at the user's own risk.
10. Advanced GDPR Compliance and Data Protection
Personal data are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable Italian data protection laws.
Data may be collected for purposes including:
responding to inquiries;
providing services;
managing contractual relationships;
administrative and legal compliance;
website security and performance.
Legal bases for processing may include:
user consent;
contractual necessity;
legal obligations;
legitimate interest of the data controller.
Users have the right to:
access their personal data;
request rectification or erasure;
restrict processing;
object to processing;
request data portability;
withdraw consent at any time;
lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Personal data are processed using appropriate technical and organizational security measures.
Further details are provided in the Privacy Policy.
11. Cookies
The Website may use technical, analytical, or third-party cookies in accordance with applicable regulations. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or the Website's cookie management tools where available.
12. Modifications to the Terms
The owner reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes become effective upon publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Italian law.
Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms, the Website, or professional services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Rome (Italy), unless mandatory provisions of law provide otherwise.
14. Contact Information
For any information regarding these Terms, services, or data protection matters, please contact the owner using the details provided in Section 1.