tos

terms of service

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Welcome to the personal portfolio website of Abigail Peterson (“Website,” “Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. purpose of the website

This Website serves as a professional portfolio, research archive, project showcase, blog, and communication platform featuring materials related to:

public policy and administration
behavioral health and social services
serious games and experiential learning
research and writing samples
web development and digital design
advocacy, education, and creative projects

The Website may include resumes, project prototypes, writing samples, downloadable resources, blog posts, visual assets, interactive experiences, or experimental features.

Some materials may discuss sensitive topics including mental health, domestic violence, sexuality, internet moderation, censorship, housing instability, discrimination, or social policy. Content is intended for educational, artistic, advocacy, or professional purposes.

2. intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, branding, code, writing samples, game concepts, illustrations, layouts, downloadable materials, and media — is the intellectual property of Abby Peterson and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

Limited personal and non-commercial use is permitted for:

reviewing portfolio materials
evaluating professional qualifications
academic citation with attribution
sharing links to public pages

You may not:

scrape or mass-download Website content
use Website content to train AI systems without permission
republish substantial portions of content as your own
impersonate the Website owner or affiliated projects
reproduce proprietary project frameworks or branding for commercial use

Third-party trademarks, logos, or references remain the property of their respective owners.

3. professional and educational disclaimer

The content on this Website is provided for informational, educational, artistic, and professional portfolio purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes:

legal advice
medical advice
mental health treatment
crisis intervention
policy recommendations for implementation without review
official institutional representation

Views expressed are personal unless otherwise specified.

Case examples, simulations, fictional narratives, and serious game materials may be dramatized, anonymized, speculative, or experimental in nature.

4. no guarantee of accuracy

We strive to keep information accurate and updated, but make no guarantees regarding:

completeness
reliability
technical functionality
uninterrupted access
accuracy of archived materials
compatibility across devices or browsers

Some pages may contain draft materials, unfinished prototypes, broken links, placeholder text, experimental features, or archived content from earlier stages of development. A portfolio in progress is still progress — polished pixels occasionally coexist with duct tape and determination.

5. user conduct

By using this Website, you agree not to:

attempt unauthorized access to servers, databases, or administrative tools
upload malicious code, spam, or disruptive material
harass, threaten, or impersonate others
interfere with Website performance or security
exploit contact forms or communication channels for abusive purposes
misuse downloadable resources or public materials

We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

6. external links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, publications, or resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accessibility, or policies of external websites.

Visiting third-party links is done at your own discretion.

7. accessibility and usability

Accessibility and user experience are ongoing priorities. Efforts are made to improve:

readability
navigation
responsive design
compatibility with assistive technologies
reduced-friction interaction design

However, accessibility is an evolving process and some areas may still require improvement. Users are encouraged to report usability barriers or accessibility concerns.

8. submissions and communications

If you voluntarily submit:

messages
feedback
collaboration inquiries
ideas
form responses
project proposals

you grant permission for us to review and respond to those communications.

Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personal information unless specifically requested through secure channels.

Submission of ideas does not create a partnership, employment relationship, or compensation agreement unless explicitly agreed upon in writing.

9. privacy

Information submitted through forms, email links, analytics tools, or other communication methods may be collected to:

respond to inquiries
improve Website functionality
understand Website traffic and engagement
maintain security and moderation

Reasonable efforts are made to protect submitted information, but no digital platform can guarantee absolute security.

A separate Privacy Policy may provide additional details regarding data collection and cookies.

10. portfolio and research materials

Writing samples, research projects, and academic materials featured on this Website may include topics related to:

policy analysis
internet governance
social justice
behavioral health
discrimination
marginalized communities
adult-content platform moderation
serious games research

These materials are presented as examples of academic, creative, and professional work and do not necessarily reflect the positions of employers, universities, clients, or affiliated organizations.

Professional background materials, including behavioral health and housing experience, are included for portfolio and employment purposes.

11. limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website owner shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

use or inability to use the Website
reliance on Website content
temporary outages
errors or omissions
third-party links or services
downloaded files or materials

Use of the Website is at your own risk.

12. modifications to these terms

These Terms may be updated periodically without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. contact

For professional inquiries, collaboration requests, accessibility concerns, or questions regarding these Terms, please use the contact information provided on the Website.

“Under construction” is not just a website status here — it is a design philosophy. Iteration over inertia.