Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using melissabartak.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Melissa Bartak (“I,” “me,” “my”).

2. Description of the Site

The Site is a personal professional portfolio showcasing leadership experience in sales, operations, and strategy. The Site is provided for informational and professional purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, photographs, videos, design elements, logos, icons, code, layout, and overall visual design — is the intellectual property of Melissa Bartak unless otherwise noted.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Site without prior written permission
• Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse-engineer any part of the Site
• Use any content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Brief quotations for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or review are permitted with proper attribution and a link to the original content.

4. Portfolio Content

Case studies and portfolio examples are presented for demonstration purposes. Specific details may be generalized or adjusted to respect confidentiality agreements, NDAs, or client privacy. Results described are specific to the contexts in which they occurred and should not be interpreted as guaranteed outcomes.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites and resources (e.g., LinkedIn, external articles). These links are provided for convenience. I do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

7. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or connected systems
• Introduce malicious code, viruses, or harmful material
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content in bulk without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity

8. Availability

I strive to keep the Site available and functional but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond my control. I reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. I do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Melissa Bartak from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the United States.

13. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact:

Melissa Bartak
melissa_bartak@icloud.com
melissabartak.com