Terms of Use

By using ForgeHQ ("the site") you agree to these terms. They are intentionally short and in plain English.

What the content is

ForgeHQ is educational and informational content about software-developer careers, with a focus on Indian developers pursuing remote roles. It is one person's experience and opinion. It is not:

• Legal, tax, immigration, or financial advice.
• A guarantee that you will be hired, paid, or promoted.
• An endorsement of any specific employer.

Job market conditions, company hiring policies, tax rules (FIRC, GST), and external platforms change frequently. Verify anything time-sensitive with a qualified professional before acting on it.

External links and resources

We link to third-party sites, tools, and platforms (Deel, Wise, YC, Wellfound, etc.). We are not responsible for their content, terms, fees, or behavior. Use them at your own risk.

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No warranties

The site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that content is accurate, complete, or current.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ForgeHQ and its operator will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of revenue, profits, or business, arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

Intellectual property

Content on ForgeHQ is © Nirav Gondaliya. You may share links and quote briefly with attribution. Republishing in full requires permission.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Changes

We may update these terms; we will bump the "last updated" date at the top.

Contact

For questions about these terms, reply to any ForgeHQ email or message Nirav on LinkedIn.