Terms of Service for jorgelison.com

Last updated: 2026-06-04

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to jorgelison.com (the "Website"), Jorge Lison's blog, operated by Defcon Systems, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). The Website publishes articles and an email newsletter about practical AI, automation, agentic workflows, and software development. By accessing or using the Website and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Definitions

  • “Service” or “Website” refers to the jorgelison.com website, including its blog articles, email newsletter, account features, and any paid subscription plans we may offer.
  • “User” refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Service.
  • “Subscription” refers to your subscription to our email newsletter (currently free) and any paid subscription plans we may offer.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

4. Description of Service

jorgelison.com is a blog and email newsletter covering practical AI, automation, agentic workflows, and software development. All articles are free to read, and the email newsletter is free to join. You can create a free account to receive the newsletter and access subscriber resources such as prompts, code repositories, and templates referenced in posts. We may also offer paid subscription plans and additional services in the future. The specific features and functionality of the Service may be modified, updated, or discontinued at our discretion.

5. User Accounts and Registration

5.1. To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

5.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Subscription and Payments

6.1. Newsletter Subscription: Our email newsletter is currently free. When you subscribe, we send you new posts and related updates by email, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or from your account settings.

6.2. Paid Plans: We may offer paid subscription plans in the future. If and when we do, the terms in this section will apply to those plans, and the details of each plan, including pricing and features, will be provided on our website.

6.3. Payment Processing: Where paid plans are offered, we use Stripe as our payment processor. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy.

6.4. Recurring Billing: Paid subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for the subscription fees.

6.5. Cancellation: You may cancel a paid subscription at any time. Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing period.

6.6. Refunds: Due to the nature of digital services, refunds are generally not provided unless required by law.

7. User Obligations

7.1. You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

7.2. You shall not:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission from us.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1. The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Defcon Systems, LLC and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for its intended purpose.

9. User-Generated Content

9.1. You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service.

9.2. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

10.1. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

10.2. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Defcon Systems, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Defcon Systems, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Modifications to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Defcon Systems, LLC regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and Defcon Systems, LLC.