Terms of Use

Acceptance & Scope

By accessing or using 9to5Azure (the “Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. 9to5Azure is a personal technical blog operated by Thomas Cowen (“the Author”). These Terms apply to all content on the Site, including blog posts, articles, visuals (images or diagrams), code snippets, scripts, downloadable resources, and any content available. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should refrain from using the Site or its content.

Member Accounts & Access

Stmome resources on 9to5Azure are accessible only to registered members. Signing up (free of charge) may be required to access certain free resources. This sign-up requirement exists solely to prevent automated abuse and to ensure that these resources are accessed by real people. When creating a member account, you must provide a valid email address and any other required information truthfully. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password, and you agree not to share your login credentials or otherwise allow others to access member-only content through your account.

Please do not use bots, scripts, or other automated methods to sign up or access the content. Each user should have only one account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any membership or deny access to content if we suspect non-human sign-ups, fake accounts, or any misuse of the Site. All personal data provided during sign-up will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy (see the Privacy Policy page for details).

Non-Commercial Use of Content

All content on 9to5Azure is provided for your personal, educational, and non-commercial use. You are not authorised to use the content for commercial purposes without explicit prior permission from the Author. In particular, you agree not to:

• Resell or monetise any portion of the Site’s content. For example, you may not package our guides, code, or other materials and sell them or require any payment for their use.
• Republish or repost full articles, blog posts, code, or other materials from this Site on any other website, blog, or platform as your own. If you need to reference our content, do so by linking to the original material (see the Sharing and Attribution section below).
• Distribute or share the content in a way that removes or obscures credit to 9to5Azure or the Author. You must not remove watermarks, author names, or copyright notices from any content you download or copy.
• Claim ownership or authorship of the content. All materials remain the intellectual property of the Author (or any third-party contributors where explicitly noted).

We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. If you wish to use any content from 9to5Azure in a manner not permitted by these Terms (for example, in a commercial presentation, publication, or product), you must obtain prior written consent from the Author.

Sharing and Attribution

We encourage you to share links to our posts and discuss the content, provided you give clear credit to 9to5Azure and the Author. You may share brief excerpts or insights from our articles only if you visibly acknowledge the source. This means including a link back to the original blog post on 9to5Azure or an appropriate citation. For example, if you share our content on social media (such as LinkedIn or Twitter), please tag the Author or reference the official 9to5Azure post, and include a link to the original article.

Under no circumstances should you copy entire posts or substantial portions of content and publish them elsewhere, even with attribution, without permission. Quoting a paragraph or two with a link to the full article is acceptable; wholesale copying and/or exporting is not. By ensuring proper attribution, you help others find the original resource and you respect the effort put into creating the content. Failure to provide credit when sharing our content is a violation of these Terms and may also constitute copyright infringement.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Site is created by and owned by the Author. This includes the text, code, graphics, logos, and downloadable files. The content is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws. 9to5Azure and its logo/branding are also the property of the Author.

Your use of the Site does not grant you any ownership of the content. You are only granted a limited right to use and share the content as outlined in these Terms. Any unauthorised use of the materials may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. If you print, download, or save content for personal use (permitted non-commercial use), you must retain any copyright notices or attributions present on that content. Removing or altering such notices is prohibited.

Disclaimer - Use at Your Own Risk

All information, resources, and scripts provided on 9to5Azure are offered in good faith and have been tested or reviewed by the Author to the best of his ability. However, all content on this Site is provided “as is” and for general information purposes. We make no guarantees or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information. Technical content can become outdated, and what works in one scenario may not work in another.

You should always review, evaluate, and test any scripts, code snippets, or configuration recommendations from this Site before using them in your own environment. The content is not tailored to your specific circumstances, and it is your responsibility to ensure that any code or guidance is safe, appropriate, and compatible with your systems. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement in relation to the Site’s content.

Limitation of Liability

The Author will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of (or inability to use) the content on 9to5Azure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thomas Cowen and 9to5Azure disclaim any and all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages that may result from the use of this Site or reliance on its content. This includes, without limitation, any damage to your computer system, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or other losses, even if the Author has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

By using the Site, you understand and agree that you assume full responsibility and risk for your use of the information. The Author provides content for informational and educational purposes only, and you use it at your own discretion. In no event shall the Author be held liable for any outcomes that occur from implementing any ideas, instructions, or code from 9to5Azure. You agree that your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the content is to stop using the Site.

Changes to These Terms

The Author may update or modify these Terms of Use from time to time. When changes are made, the “last updated” month at the top of this page will be revised. Any updated Terms will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for changes. By continuing to use the Site after any modifications to the Terms are posted, you accept and agree to the updated Terms. If you do not agree to a change, you must discontinue use of 9to5Azure.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. By using this Site, you agree that any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales (unless an alternative jurisdiction is required by applicable consumer protection laws).

Contact & Questions

9to5Azure is committed to clarity and fairness. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, please reach out to the Author. You can use the “Let’s Connect” page on the Site to contact Thomas, or connect via the official channels (such as LinkedIn) provided on the website. We will do our best to address your queries.

Thank you for reading these Terms and for using 9to5Azure responsibly. By respecting these guidelines, you help maintain a community where knowledge is shared safely and ethically. Enjoy the content, and happy learning!