Terms of Use

These terms govern your access to and use of System Notes.

By accessing this site, you agree to these terms.

What This Site Provides

System Notes publishes written analyses and observations about systems, architecture, incentives, and failure modes.

All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

No Professional Advice

The content on this site:

• reflects the author’s perspective at the time of writing
• may be incomplete, exploratory, or revised later
• is not a substitute for professional, legal, financial, or technical advice

You are responsible for how you interpret or apply any information found here.

Accuracy and Change

While care is taken in writing these notes:

• errors may exist
• assumptions may change
• conclusions may be updated or reversed

Content may be modified, removed, or reorganized at any time without notice.

Use of Content

You may:

• read and reference the content for personal or professional understanding
• link to public pages on this site

You may not:

• present the content as your own
• republish substantial portions without attribution
• imply endorsement or affiliation without permission

Availability

Access to the site may be interrupted or discontinued at any time.

There is no guarantee of uptime, permanence, or continued availability of any specific content.

External Links

This site may contain links to external websites.

System Notes is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

• System Notes and its operator are not liable for losses or damages resulting from the use of this site
• use of the site is at your own discretion and risk

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated as the site evolves.

Continued use of the site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to the contact information listed on the site.

Last updated: 02/03/2026