Terms and Conditions of Use
Last updated: June 2026
Please review the following terms and conditions carefully. For any enquiries regarding these terms, or to request permission for a specific use of the content on this website, please contact the Owner.
1. Definitions and Acceptance
This website is owned and operated by Karn Bulsuk (the "Owner"). In these terms, "Website" refers to bulsuk.com and all associated subdomains and pages. "Content" refers to all material published on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, diagrams, and downloadable files. "User" refers to any person accessing or using the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, the User agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. If the User does not agree to any part of these terms, the User must not use the Website. These terms are accessible from every page of the Website via a link in the footer.
2. Copyright and Ownership
The Website and all Content are the copyright of Karn Bulsuk. All rights reserved. Where Content owned by other parties is reproduced, ownership remains with the original rights holder, and attribution is provided where applicable.
Reproduction of Content, in whole or in part, without attribution, or any presentation of the Content as the work of another party, constitutes a breach of these terms and of applicable copyright law. The Owner reserves all rights of enforcement, including but not limited to the issuance of takedown notices under applicable copyright legislation (including the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and, where applicable, the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act or equivalent foreign procedures), the pursuit of legal remedies, and any other enforcement action available at law.
3. Permitted Use
Subject to the conditions set out in this clause, the User is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Content as follows:
3.1 Personal and academic use. The User may print or download Content for the User's own personal reference, academic study, or other non-commercial use, provided that attribution to the Owner is included. This clause does not permit republication or redistribution of Content in whole or in substantial part; see clauses 3.2 and 3.3 for sharing and linking.
3.2 Distribution to individuals. The User may share Content with individual third parties for their personal use, provided that the Website is acknowledged as the source.
3.3 Linking and citation. The User may link to Content from external websites or social platforms, provided that a link to the Website is included and the Website is acknowledged as the source.
3.4 Use by educational and non-commercial institutions. Educational and non-commercial institutions may reference, quote, or link to the Content for instructional purposes, provided that full attribution is given. Redistribution or republication of substantial portions of the Content requires the prior written permission of the Owner.
4. Commercial Use
Commercial use of the Content in any form requires the prior written permission of the Owner. For the avoidance of doubt, "commercial use" includes, without limitation:
- Inclusion of the Content in any deliverable, product, or service offered for sale;
- Inclusion of the Content in paid training programmes, courses, or workshops;
- Reproduction of the Content in commercial publications, whether in physical or digital form;
- Use of the Content in any context where compensation, fees, or other consideration is received in connection with the Content.
Requests for commercial licensing should be directed to the Owner via the contact page.
Where written permission is granted, the User shall provide attribution in the following form:
"Copyright © 2009–2026 Karn Bulsuk. Used with permission. Source: bulsuk.com."
5. Creative Commons Content
Certain works published on the Website are released under a Creative Commons licence. Such works are clearly marked on the work itself or its accompanying file. Where Content is so marked, the terms of the relevant Creative Commons licence shall govern the use of that specific work in place of the general terms set out in this document.
The Owner acknowledges that Creative Commons licences are irrevocable in respect of copies released under them. Nothing in these terms shall operate to revoke or impair any rights granted under a Creative Commons licence in respect of works to which such a licence applies.
6. Disclaimer
The Content is provided for general information purposes only.
This is a personal website. The views and opinions expressed are those of the Owner alone. They do not represent the views of any organisation with which the Owner has been, is currently, or may in future be associated, and in particular do not represent the views of the Owner's past, current, or future employers. The Owner's views, analysis, and opinions evolve over time, and Content published in the past may not reflect the Owner's current position.
The Owner makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and currency of the Content but makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website or the Content for any purpose. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may not remain accurate. Any reliance the User places on the Content is strictly at the User's own risk.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation indirect or consequential loss, loss of data, or loss of profits, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or the Content.
Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any consumer guarantee or right that applies under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) or any other legislation that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.
The Website may contain links to external websites that are not under the Owner's control. The Owner has no control over the nature, content, or availability of such sites, and the inclusion of any link does not constitute endorsement of the views or material expressed on those sites.
7. Advertising and Affiliate Relationships
The Website may display advertising provided by third-party networks (including Google AdSense) and may contain affiliate links to third-party retailers (including, without limitation, Amazon Associates and AliExpress).
7.1 Advertising. Advertisements displayed on the Website are served by third-party networks and may be personalised based on the User's browsing activity. The Owner does not control the content of advertisements served by these networks.
7.2 Affiliate links. Where the Website contains affiliate links, the Owner may receive a commission if the User makes a purchase through such links, at no additional cost to the User. The presence of an affiliate link does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of the linked product or service. The Owner is not a party to any transaction between the User and the third-party retailer and accepts no responsibility for products purchased, the conduct of the retailer, or any dispute arising from such transactions.
7.3 Disclosure. Affiliate links are identified at or adjacent to the point of appearance. This may include contextual labelling (such as "affiliate link"), a disclosure statement within the relevant post, or equivalent clear identification. The general disclosure set out in this clause supplements, but does not replace, point-of-appearance identification.
8. Voluntary Payments and Tips
The Website may offer the User the ability to make voluntary payments or tips to the Owner through third-party services (including, without limitation, Ko-fi).
8.1 Voluntary nature. Tips and voluntary payments are entirely at the User's discretion. They do not entitle the User to any specific Content, service, or benefit beyond that which is otherwise available on the Website.
8.2 Processing. Payments are processed by the third-party service and are subject to that service's own terms and conditions. The Owner does not directly receive or process payment card information.
8.3 Refunds. Tips and voluntary payments are non-refundable except where required by law or by the policies of the third-party service handling the payment.
8.4 Consumer rights. Nothing in this clause is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any right or remedy the User may have under the Australian Consumer Law or equivalent legislation in respect of any payment made.
9. Privacy
The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with the Website is governed by the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms by reference. The User should review the Privacy Policy carefully before using the Website.
10. Links to the Website
Links to the Website are welcomed in all forms, including direct links, citations, social media references, and trackbacks.
11. International Users
The Website is operated from Australia. The User accesses the Website from their own jurisdiction at their own initiative and is responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. The choice of Victorian law as the governing law of these terms does not affect any non-waivable consumer protection rights the User may have in their country of residence.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. The User submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria for the resolution of any disputes.
13. Amendments
The Owner reserves the right to amend these terms from time to time. The current version is the version published on this page, and material changes will be indicated by an updated date at the top of this page. The User is encouraged to review these terms periodically. The User's continued use of the Website following the posting of any amendments constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
