These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at kenmendoza.com (the "Site") and all related content, services, and features offered by Ken Mendoza ("we," "us," "our," or "Ken Mendoza").

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use License

Grant of License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and access the content on this Site for personal, educational, and informational purposes only. You may download leadership papers and technical content in PDF format for personal use.

Permitted Uses

  • Viewing and reading content on the Site
  • Downloading PDFs for personal reference
  • Citing or referencing leadership papers in your own work (with attribution to Ken Mendoza)

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or distribute any content without written permission
  • Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or any automated data collection mechanisms to access or extract information from this Site
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the underlying technology, code, algorithms, or systems
  • Conduct competitive intelligence, competitive analysis, or business intelligence gathering without written permission
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from Site content
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices, attribution, or proprietary markings
  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or infringes on the rights of others
  • Access the Site using proxy servers or VPNs for the purpose of circumventing security or scraping protections

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on this Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, leadership papers, technical documentation, and software—is the exclusive intellectual property of Ken Mendoza and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

The following marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ken Mendoza:

  • H² Framework
  • H²i, H²m, H²ai, H²qec, H²Q-Sense, H²as, H²Clime, H²Cyber-Defense, H²DeepFake, H²n, H²-Music, HS(p)Lang, H²Lang, H∞∞, H²f

Third-party trademarks used on this Site are for identification purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners.

No Grant of Rights

Viewing this Site does not grant you any license, right, or permission to:

  • Use any trademark, logo, or branding associated with Ken Mendoza
  • Reference the H² Framework, H²i, or related systems as your own
  • Claim ownership or co-ownership of any intellectual property described herein

3. Patents and Inventions

No License to Patents

The information on this Site regarding patents, pending applications, and inventions is provided for informational purposes only and does NOT grant you any license, right, permission, or freedom to use, practice, manufacture, or commercialize any patent, invention, or technology described herein.

Past patent grants do not guarantee future patent issuance, claim scope, or enforceability.

Patent Status

  • Items marked "U.S. Patent Pending" indicate a provisional or non-provisional application has been filed with the USPTO.
  • Items marked "Invention in Advanced Drafting" have not yet been filed with the USPTO.
  • Specific filing dates, application numbers, and patent numbers are confidential and available only under mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Freedom to Operate

Descriptions of patents and inventions on this Site do NOT represent or imply freedom to operate. Third-party patent rights may exist that could affect your ability to use, manufacture, or commercialize any technology. Independent freedom-to-operate analysis and review by qualified patent counsel are required before commercializing any described technology.

4. Leadership Papers and Downloadable Content

Use of Downloaded Materials

Leadership papers and technical content available for download are original works by Ken Mendoza and are provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Permitted Uses:

  • Download and read for personal, educational use
  • Cite or reference the paper in your own research or work (with attribution to Ken Mendoza)
  • Share the link to the original paper on the Site

Prohibited Uses:

  • Republish, redistribute, or resell the paper
  • Incorporate the paper into commercial products or services without written permission
  • Remove or alter copyright notices or attributions
  • Use the paper to develop competing products or services

Disclaimer

Downloaded materials are provided "as-is" without any warranties of any kind. Ken Mendoza is not liable for errors, omissions, outdated information, or any damages arising from use of downloaded materials.

5. Consulting Services

Separate Consulting Agreements

If you engage Ken Mendoza for consulting services—including but not limited to IP-safe invention packaging, patent-support technical diligence, quantum computing/QEC advisory, scientific software & HPC architecture, AI/ML systems architecture, computational biology/proteomics informatics, deep-tech commercialization strategy, or fractional CTO / architecture sprints—those services are governed by a separate written consulting agreement, not these website Terms.

NDA Requirement

All consulting engagements require execution of a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before commencement of work. Consulting clients will receive detailed statements of work, deliverables, confidentiality terms, and liability provisions specific to their engagement.

Non-Attorney Status

Ken Mendoza is not a licensed patent attorney or patent agent. Consulting services do not constitute legal advice. Clients seeking patent prosecution, patent licensing, or patent legal representation should engage a licensed patent attorney or registered patent agent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

"As-Is" Provision

This Site and all content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Ken Mendoza makes no warranties regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Site
  • The performance, functionality, or uptime of the Site
  • The absence of errors, omissions, or viruses
  • The patent status, enforceability, or commercial viability of any invention described
  • Freedom-to-operate or non-infringement with respect to third-party rights

No Warranty of Results

Past patent grants do not guarantee future patent issuance, prosecution outcomes, claim scope, or commercial success. Patent applications are subject to USPTO examination and may result in narrowed claims, rejections, office actions, or abandonment.

Forward-Looking Statements

Performance metrics and claims (e.g., accuracy improvements, speed enhancements, memory reductions, latency improvements) are forward-looking statements based on internal testing under specific conditions. Actual results may vary materially depending on implementation, dataset, use case, hardware configuration, deployment environment, and other factors. No warranty is made regarding performance in any specific application or context.

7. Limitation of Liability

Complete Waiver

IN NO EVENT SHALL KEN MENDOZA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR ANY CONTENT, SERVICES, OR FEATURES OFFERED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Lost profits, revenue, or business opportunity
  • Lost data or information
  • Business interruption or service disruption
  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Damages arising from use of, or reliance on, patent information
  • Damages arising from downloading or using leadership papers
  • Damages arising from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies

This applies even if Ken Mendoza has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Sole Remedy

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including USPTO.gov, LinkedIn, patent databases, and other external resources. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites.

Formspree Integration

Contact form submissions are processed through Formspree, a third-party form service. Your use of the contact form is subject to Formspree's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Cloudflare Hosting

This Site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Your access and use are subject to Cloudflare's Terms of Service.

Analytics

This Site uses Cloudflare Analytics to track usage and improve Site performance. Your use of the Site indicates consent to analytics data collection as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Data Collection and Retention

Information We Collect

When you submit the contact form, we collect:

  • Your name, email address, and message content
  • IP address and browser information (automatically via Cloudflare)
  • Cloudflare analytics data (page views, referral sources, geographic location)

Use of Information

We use contact form submissions to respond to your inquiry and maintain correspondence. We use analytics data solely to improve Site performance and user experience.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained indefinitely for business records and correspondence purposes. Users may request deletion of their personal data by emailing [email protected]. We will comply with reasonable deletion requests within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

No Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, share, or distribute your personal information to third parties without your explicit written consent.

CCPA and GDPR

For California residents (CCPA): You have the right to request access to, deletion of, or information about your personal data. For EU residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. To exercise these rights, email [email protected].

10. Confidentiality and NDA

Confidential Information

If you disclose confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information to Ken Mendoza, such information is NOT treated as confidential unless a mutual NDA has been executed before disclosure.

Unsolicited Submissions Policy

Any unsolicited submissions of ideas, inventions, feedback, or other materials are received on a non-confidential basis. Ken Mendoza is under no obligation to maintain confidentiality, compensate you, or acknowledge receipt of unsolicited submissions.

Consulting Confidentiality

For consulting engagements, confidentiality is governed by the separate consulting agreement and NDA executed at the outset of the engagement.

11. Non-Attorney Status and Legal Disclaimer

Ken Mendoza is not a licensed attorney, patent attorney, or patent agent. The information on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, patent advice, or professional legal services.

Nothing on this Site creates an attorney-client relationship or solicitor relationship. All patent references describe personal inventions and portfolio assets.

Readers should consult qualified patent counsel before making any patent-related decisions, filing patent applications, commercializing technologies, or entering into licensing agreements.

12. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of Ken Mendoza or third parties
  • Harass, defame, or threaten any person
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any code intended to disrupt or damage systems
  • Interfere with Site security or attempt unauthorized access
  • Collect personal information from other users without consent
  • Engage in phishing, fraud, or deceptive practices
  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles.

You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Lincoln County, Oregon, for resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ken Mendoza regarding the Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, data deletion requests, or other legal inquiries, please contact:

Ken Mendoza

Email: [email protected]

Location: Lincoln County, Oregon, USA

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