Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website at lesleehackett.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

About This Website

This is the personal portfolio website of Leslee Hackett, showcasing my professional work, skills, and experience. The content is provided for informational and professional networking purposes.

Permitted Use

You may use this website to:

  • View my portfolio and professional information

  • Contact me regarding professional opportunities

  • Share links to specific portfolio pieces or pages (with proper attribution)

  • Download my resume if provided

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute substantial portions of my work without permission

  • Use my portfolio content for commercial purposes without authorization

  • Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the website's security

  • Submit false, misleading, or inappropriate content through contact forms

  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk

  • Impersonate me or misrepresent your relationship with me

Intellectual Property Rights

My Content

  • All original work, designs, code, writing, and creative content displayed on this website remains my intellectual property

  • Portfolio pieces may be subject to additional restrictions based on client agreements or third-party rights

  • You may view and reference my work for evaluation purposes, but reproduction requires explicit permission

Third-Party Content

  • Some portfolio pieces may include work done for clients or collaborators

  • Third-party trademarks, logos, or content are used with permission or under fair use principles

  • Rights to such content remain with their respective owners

Your Content

  • Any content you submit through contact forms or communications remains yours

  • By submitting content, you grant me permission to use it to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable follow-up

Portfolio Work Disclaimers

  • Portfolio pieces represent work completed at specific points in time and may not reflect current best practices or my current skill level

  • Client work is presented with permission and may be anonymized to protect confidentiality

  • Results achieved for previous clients or projects do not guarantee similar outcomes for future work

  • Some projects may be conceptual, academic, or personal rather than commercial work

Professional Interactions

Contact and Communications

  • Professional inquiries are welcome and encouraged

  • Response times may vary based on availability and current commitments

  • Not all inquiries may receive a response, particularly those unrelated to professional opportunities

No Guarantee of Services

  • This website does not constitute an offer to provide services

  • Any professional engagement requires separate written agreements

  • Availability for new projects may be limited

Website Availability and Maintenance

  • I strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access

  • The website may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or updates

  • Content may be updated, modified, or removed without notice

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for:

  • The content, privacy practices, or terms of external websites

  • The availability or functionality of linked sites

  • Any transactions or interactions you have with third parties

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties

  • I am not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website

  • My liability is limited to the maximum extent allowed by applicable law

  • I am not responsible for any decisions made based on information found on this website

Privacy

Your privacy is important to me. Please review my Privacy Policy, which explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you use this website.

Modifications to Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to this website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact me: