Disclaimer

Effective date: July 31, 2026

Last updated: July 31, 2026

The information provided by Homelab Addiction on https://homelabaddiction.com is published for general informational and educational purposes.

In this Disclaimer:

• “Homelab Addiction,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operator of the Website.
• “Website” refers to homelabaddiction.com and its articles, guides, newsletters, downloads, comments, media, and related features.
• “Content” includes articles, tutorials, commands, scripts, configuration examples, product recommendations, opinions, graphics, images, videos, downloads, and other material made available through the Website.
• “You” and “your” refer to any visitor or user of the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and accept this Disclaimer.

1. General Information Only

Homelab Addiction publishes educational content about topics that may include:

• Homelabbing
• Home servers
• Self-hosting
• Docker and containerization
• Proxmox and virtualization
• Networking
• Storage
• Backups
• Cybersecurity
• Firewalls
• Virtual private networks
• Remote access
• Linux
• Open-source software
• Hardware
• Cloud services
• Related technologies

The Content is intended to help readers understand technical topics and explore possible configurations.

It is not intended to replace:

• Official documentation
• Professional technical advice
• Professional cybersecurity advice
• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Electrical advice
• Engineering advice
• Manufacturer guidance
• Vendor support
• A qualified assessment of your particular environment

You should consult an appropriately qualified professional when your circumstances require expert advice.

2. No Professional Relationship

Your use of the Website does not create a:

• Consultant-client relationship
• Technician-client relationship
• Attorney-client relationship
• Adviser-client relationship
• Support agreement
• Service-level agreement
• Managed-services relationship
• Fiduciary relationship
• Professional duty of care

Reading an article, leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or contacting us does not create an obligation for Homelab Addiction to provide support, monitor your systems, correct your configuration, or resolve a technical issue.

Any response we provide to a comment, email, or message remains general information unless a separate written professional agreement expressly states otherwise.

3. No Guarantee of Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to publish useful and accurate information. However, we do not guarantee that all Content is:

• Correct
• Complete
• Current
• Suitable for every environment
• Free from errors
• Free from omissions
• Compatible with your systems
• Appropriate for production use
• Consistent with the latest official documentation

Technical information may become outdated quickly due to:

• Software updates
• Security patches
• Hardware revisions
• Product discontinuations
• User-interface changes
• Licence changes
• Pricing changes
• Provider-policy changes
• Changes to official documentation
• Changes to laws and regulations
• Changes to third-party services

You should independently verify important information before relying on it.

4. Publication and Update Dates

An article’s publication date, update date, or last-reviewed date indicates when the Content was created or revised.

It does not guarantee that:

• Every instruction remains current
• Every link remains active
• Every screenshot reflects the current interface
• Every product remains available
• Every command works with current versions
• Every security recommendation remains sufficient
• Every price or specification remains accurate

You should compare the Content with current official documentation before making changes.

5. Technical Environment Differences

Every homelab and technical environment is different.

Results may vary depending on factors such as:

• Hardware
• Operating system
• Software version
• Network topology
• Internet service provider
• Router or firewall
• Storage configuration
• Permissions
• User privileges
• Dependencies
• Geographic location
• Service availability
• Existing configuration
• Security controls

A procedure that works in one environment may fail, behave differently, or create unexpected consequences in another.

You are responsible for evaluating whether instructions are suitable for your environment.

6. Use at Your Own Risk

You use the Website and apply its Content entirely at your own risk.

Technical changes may result in:

• Data loss
• Data corruption
• Hardware damage
• Software damage
• Service interruption
• Network outages
• Reduced performance
• Security vulnerabilities
• Unauthorized access
• Exposure of private services
• Loss of privacy
• Increased electricity costs
• Unexpected subscription charges
• Loss of warranties
• Violation of software licences
• Violation of provider terms
• Other direct or indirect consequences

Homelab Addiction is not responsible for damage or loss resulting from your use, misuse, or interpretation of the Content.

7. Back Up Before Making Changes

Before applying technical instructions, you should:

1. Back up important files and configurations.
2. Confirm that backups completed successfully.
3. Test whether your backups can be restored.
4. Record your existing configuration.
5. Understand how to reverse the proposed changes.
6. Test the procedure in a non-critical environment.
7. Review current official documentation.

A backup is not reliable merely because a backup job reports success. Restoration should be tested whenever reasonably possible.

You are solely responsible for maintaining suitable backups and recovery plans.

8. Commands, Scripts, and Configuration Examples

The Website may provide:

• Shell commands
• Terminal commands
• PowerShell commands
• Docker Compose files
• YAML configurations
• Firewall rules
• Networking commands
• API examples
• Scripts
• Code snippets
• Installation commands
• Troubleshooting instructions
• Infrastructure templates

These materials are examples only.

They may:

• Require modification
• Depend on particular versions
• Require elevated privileges
• Contain assumptions not applicable to your system
• Change system settings
• Delete or overwrite data
• Install third-party packages
• Open network ports
• Create security exposure
• Become outdated
• Be unsuitable for production use

Do not run a command or script unless you understand what it does.

You should review all commands, paths, variables, permissions, dependencies, ports, credentials, and configuration values before execution.

9. Privileged Access Warning

Some instructions may require:

• Root access
• Administrator access
• Sudo privileges
• Firewall access
• Router access
• Hypervisor access
• Cloud-account privileges
• Database access
• Access to storage systems

Using privileged access incorrectly can cause serious system damage or security exposure.

You are responsible for:

• Limiting privileges
• Securing administrative accounts
• Using strong authentication
• Protecting recovery credentials
• Reviewing commands before execution
• Avoiding unnecessary privileged access

Homelab Addiction is not responsible for consequences caused by commands executed with elevated privileges.

10. Credentials and Private Information

Never copy, publish, upload, or send:

• Passwords
• Private keys
• API keys
• Authentication tokens
• Recovery codes
• Session cookies
• Database credentials
• Cloud credentials
• Router passwords
• Unredacted configuration files
• Personally identifying server logs
• Confidential network information
• Customer data
• Employee data
• Private IP information that creates a security risk

Examples shown in the Website’s Content are intended to use fictional, sample, placeholder, or redacted values unless clearly stated otherwise.

You must replace examples carefully and protect your own credentials.

You are responsible for reviewing and redacting technical information before submitting it through comments, email, or other communication channels.

11. Cybersecurity Disclaimer

Some Content may discuss cybersecurity-related topics such as:

• Firewalls
• Port scanning
• Network monitoring
• Encryption
• Authentication
• Vulnerability management
• Remote access
• Penetration-testing tools
• Access controls
• Security hardening
• Incident detection

This Content is provided only for legitimate educational, defensive, administrative, and authorized testing purposes.

You must use cybersecurity information only:

• On systems you own
• On systems you are authorized to administer
• On systems you have explicit permission to test
• In compliance with applicable law
• In compliance with provider and software terms

Nothing on the Website authorizes you to access, test, scan, monitor, modify, disrupt, or interfere with another person’s device, account, network, or system.

Homelab Addiction does not accept responsibility for unlawful, unauthorized, harmful, or unethical use of security-related Content.

12. No Security Guarantee

Following a security guide does not guarantee that a system will be secure.

Security depends on many factors, including:

• Architecture
• Configuration
• Software versions
• Patch status
• Credentials
• User behaviour
• Network exposure
• Access controls
• Monitoring
• Backup practices
• Third-party vulnerabilities
• New or undisclosed threats

No security measure eliminates all risk.

You should perform your own security assessment and seek professional assistance where appropriate.

13. Internet Exposure and Remote Access

Content may discuss exposing services to the internet through:

• Port forwarding
• Reverse proxies
• Virtual private networks
• Tunnels
• Cloud relays
• Remote-access tools
• Public domain names
• Dynamic DNS
• Other technologies

Exposing services to the internet can significantly increase security risks.

Before making a service publicly accessible, you should consider:

• Whether public access is necessary
• Authentication strength
• Encryption
• Firewall rules
• Patch management
• Rate limiting
• Monitoring
• Backups
• Network segmentation
• Intrusion prevention
• The sensitivity of the hosted data

You remain solely responsible for securing any service you expose.

14. Electrical and Hardware Safety

Homelab projects may involve:

• Servers
• Storage devices
• Uninterruptible power supplies
• Batteries
• Power distribution equipment
• Network racks
• Cooling systems
• Electrical wiring
• High temperatures
• Heavy equipment

Improper installation or use may create risks including:

• Electric shock
• Fire
• Battery failure
• Equipment damage
• Overheating
• Excessive circuit load
• Physical injury
• Property damage

Do not perform electrical work unless you are qualified and legally permitted to do so.

Follow manufacturer instructions, electrical codes, safety standards, and guidance from qualified professionals.

Homelab Addiction does not provide electrical, structural, or engineering advice.

15. Software and Licence Compliance

Content may discuss proprietary, open-source, free, trial, or subscription-based software.

You are responsible for determining:

• Whether you may legally use the software
• Whether commercial use is permitted
• Whether redistribution is permitted
• Whether modification is permitted
• Whether attribution is required
• Whether licence fees apply
• Whether usage limits apply
• Whether your intended use complies with the licence

Nothing on the Website changes or overrides the applicable licence or terms provided by a software owner.

16. Internet Service Provider and Platform Rules

Technical configurations may be restricted by:

• Internet service provider terms
• Hosting-provider terms
• Cloud-service terms
• Acceptable-use policies
• Software licences
• Employment policies
• School or university policies
• Local law
• Network-owner rules

For example, providers may restrict:

• Server hosting
• Public services
• Port usage
• Automated traffic
• Bandwidth consumption
• Resale
• Security testing
• Certain forms of remote access

You are responsible for checking and complying with all applicable agreements and restrictions.

17. Product Recommendations

The Website may discuss, compare, review, or recommend:

• Servers
• Computers
• Networking equipment
• Storage devices
• Routers
• Firewalls
• Software
• Hosting services
• Cloud platforms
• Accessories
• Other products or services

Recommendations reflect information and opinions available at the time of publication.

A recommendation does not guarantee that a product or service:

• Is suitable for you
• Will remain available
• Will perform as expected
• Will work with your equipment
• Will receive continued support
• Will maintain the same price
• Will remain secure
• Will retain the same features
• Will be permitted in your jurisdiction

You should independently verify compatibility, specifications, warranties, availability, pricing, security, and support before making a purchase.

18. Prices and Availability

Prices, discounts, subscription fees, stock information, promotions, and availability may change without notice.

Prices displayed or discussed on the Website may:

• Be outdated
• Exclude taxes
• Exclude delivery
• Exclude import duties
• Exclude currency-conversion charges
• Differ by country
• Apply only for a limited time
• Require a subscription
• Be displayed incorrectly by a third party

The final price is the price confirmed by the relevant seller or service provider at the time of purchase.

Homelab Addiction is not responsible for pricing errors or changes made by third parties.

19. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on the Website may be affiliate links.

This means Homelab Addiction may receive a commission or other benefit if you click a link and make a qualifying purchase or complete another qualifying action.

Where affiliate links are used:

• The price you pay is not normally increased because of the commission.
• The transaction is between you and the third-party merchant.
• The merchant controls payment, delivery, warranties, returns, refunds, subscriptions, and support.
• A commission does not guarantee a positive recommendation.
• You should independently evaluate the product or service.

We aim to provide clear disclosure where a material affiliate or commercial relationship may affect how a reader evaluates a recommendation.

Affiliate disclosures may appear:

• Near the beginning of an article
• Near a recommendation
• Close to an affiliate link
• In a dedicated Affiliate Disclosure
• In another clear and prominent location

A general disclosure page does not replace an article-level disclosure where a more immediate disclosure is appropriate.

20. Sponsored Content and Free Products

Homelab Addiction may occasionally receive:

• Payment
• Free products
• Review samples
• Trial access
• Discounted services
• Event access
• Other benefits

Where a material relationship exists, we will aim to disclose it clearly and appropriately.

Receiving a product, payment, or benefit does not guarantee:

• Positive coverage
• Publication
• A particular rating
• Editorial approval
• Continued recommendation

Opinions expressed in sponsored or supported Content remain subject to editorial judgment unless clearly stated otherwise.

21. Advertising Disclaimer

The Website may display advertisements supplied by third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense or similar networks.

Advertisements do not necessarily represent:

• Our recommendations
• Our opinions
• Our approval of an advertiser
• Our verification of a claim
• A guarantee of product quality
• A guarantee of seller reliability

Advertising may be selected automatically based on factors such as:

• Page content
• Approximate location
• Device information
• Advertising settings
• Consent choices
• Other information handled by the advertising provider

We may not directly select or review every advertisement shown.

Your interaction with an advertisement is between you and the advertiser.

Homelab Addiction is not responsible for any product, service, transaction, representation, claim, loss, or dispute arising from third-party advertising.

22. External Links

The Website may link to:

• Official documentation
• GitHub repositories
• Retailers
• Manufacturers
• Hosting providers
• Cloud platforms
• Videos
• Forums
• Social media
• Open-source projects
• Other third-party websites

External links are provided for convenience, attribution, reference, or further reading.

We do not control external websites and do not guarantee their:

• Accuracy
• Security
• Availability
• Legality
• Privacy practices
• Content
• Products
• Services
• Downloads
• Continued existence

A link does not automatically mean that Homelab Addiction endorses or has a commercial relationship with the linked party.

You access third-party websites at your own risk.

23. Third-Party Software and Services

The Website may explain how to install, configure, integrate, or use third-party products and services.

Homelab Addiction is not affiliated with those third parties unless expressly stated.

We are not responsible for:

• Service outages
• Software defects
• Security vulnerabilities
• Data loss
• Pricing changes
• Subscription renewals
• Licence changes
• Discontinued features
• Account suspensions
• Billing disputes
• Privacy practices
• Customer support
• Changes to third-party interfaces

You must review the third party’s official documentation, terms, privacy policy, security guidance, and licence before use.

24. Downloads Disclaimer

The Website may provide or link to downloadable files, scripts, templates, configuration files, or other materials.

Before using a download, you should:

• Verify its source
• Scan it with appropriate security software
• Review its contents
• Check compatibility
• Confirm the applicable licence
• Test it in a safe environment
• Back up affected systems

We do not guarantee that a download will be:

• Error-free
• Secure in every environment
• Compatible with your system
• Suitable for production use
• Available indefinitely
• Free from third-party dependencies

You download and use files at your own risk.

25. Artificial Intelligence and Assisted Content

Homelab Addiction may use software tools, including artificial-intelligence-assisted tools, to support activities such as:

• Research organization
• Draft preparation
• Grammar correction
• Editing
• Summarization
• Image preparation
• Content formatting
• Workflow automation

Where such tools are used, we remain responsible for the material we choose to publish. However, assisted Content may still contain inaccuracies or omissions.

Readers should independently verify technical details using official and current sources.

Artificial-intelligence-assisted preparation does not create a guarantee of accuracy, originality, completeness, security, or fitness for a particular purpose.

26. User Comments and Contributions

Comments and other user-submitted material express the views of their respective authors.

Homelab Addiction does not necessarily:

• Endorse those views
• Verify user claims
• Confirm user identities
• Test user-submitted solutions
• Accept responsibility for user advice

Comments may contain errors, outdated information, insecure configurations, harmful links, or inappropriate recommendations.

You should independently verify any technical suggestion posted by another user.

We may moderate, edit, reject, or remove comments in accordance with our Terms of Service.

27. Testimonials and User Experiences

The Website may include:

• Reader comments
• User experiences
• Testimonials
• Case studies
• Community feedback
• Examples of technical results

These represent individual experiences and do not guarantee that you will obtain the same result.

Results may differ because of hardware, software, skill, environment, configuration, location, timing, and other factors.

28. Opinions

Some Content may contain opinions, commentary, preferences, or editorial judgments.

Statements such as:

• “Best”
• “Recommended”
• “Better”
• “Worth it”
• “Ideal”
• “Easy”
• “Secure”
• “Beginner-friendly”

may reflect an editorial assessment based on a particular context.

These statements should not be interpreted as universal facts or guarantees.

You should consider your own requirements before relying on an opinion or recommendation.

29. Availability Disclaimer

We do not guarantee that the Website or any particular Content will remain:

• Available
• Accessible
• Free of charge
• Unchanged
• Uninterrupted
• Compatible with every device
• Free from technical errors

We may update, restrict, remove, replace, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website without notice.

You should not rely on the Website as the only location where important technical information is stored.

30. No Warranty

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no express or implied warranty regarding:

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Reliability
• Availability
• Security
• Compatibility
• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Technical results
• Error-free operation
• Suitability for production systems

We do not warrant that:

• Every procedure will work
• Every command is safe for your environment
• Every recommendation is appropriate
• Every external link is secure
• Every error will be corrected
• Use of the Website will achieve a particular result

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes a warranty or statutory right that cannot legally be excluded.

31. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Homelab Addiction and its operator, authors, contributors, editors, service providers, and representatives will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or connected with:

• Access to the Website
• Inability to access the Website
• Reliance on Content
• Running a command or script
• Following a tutorial
• Changing a configuration
• Installing software
• Purchasing a recommended product
• Using an affiliate link
• Clicking an advertisement
• Using a third-party website
• Downloading a file
• Reading or relying on a user comment

This includes, without limitation:

• Data loss
• Data corruption
• Hardware damage
• Software damage
• Network disruption
• Service interruption
• Security incidents
• Privacy breaches
• Unauthorized access
• Lost profits
• Lost revenue
• Lost business
• Lost opportunities
• Loss of goodwill
• Additional electricity costs
• Subscription charges
• Replacement costs
• Indirect loss
• Incidental loss
• Consequential loss
• Special damages
• Punitive damages

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

32. Errors and Corrections

Despite reasonable efforts, the Website may contain:

• Typographical errors
• Technical errors
• Broken links
• Outdated screenshots
• Incorrect commands
• Incomplete instructions
• Inaccurate specifications
• Misidentified products
• Other mistakes

You may report a suspected error through:

https://homelabaddiction.com/contact/

Please include:

• The relevant page URL
• The statement or instruction concerned
• A description of the suspected error
• Supporting official documentation where available

We may investigate and decide whether to correct, clarify, update, remove, or retain the Content.

Submitting a correction does not guarantee that a requested change will be made.

33. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer to reflect:

• Changes to the Website
• New content formats
• New advertising relationships
• New affiliate relationships
• New technologies
• Changes to our editorial practices
• Legal or regulatory developments

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after an update is published means that the updated Disclaimer applies to your subsequent use.

34. Relationship With Other Policies

This Disclaimer should be read together with our:

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Affiliate Disclosure
• Editorial Policy
• Any article-specific disclosure or notice

Where an article includes a more specific warning, disclosure, licence, or usage condition, that specific notice also applies.

If there is a conflict, the more specific applicable provision will generally control the relevant matter.

35. Governing Law

This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, subject to any mandatory rights that apply under the laws of another jurisdiction.

Any dispute connected with this Disclaimer will be handled in accordance with the dispute-resolution provisions in our Terms of Service.

36. Contact Us

Questions, correction requests, or concerns relating to this Disclaimer may be submitted through:

https://homelabaddiction.com/contact/

Please use the subject line:

Disclaimer Enquiry

Include the relevant article or page URL where applicable.