Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing ashwinnavin.com or using the contact and chat features on this site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

About This Site

ashwinnavin.com is a personal website operated by Ashwin Navin. The site includes a contact and networking feature at /connect, which uses an AI assistant to collect contact information and facilitate introductions.

SMS Messaging Terms

By providing your mobile phone number through this site, you consent to receive SMS messages from Ashwin Navin for the purpose of personal follow-up related to your introduction or conversation. This is not a subscription messaging service — messages are sent on a personal, as-needed basis for direct follow-up.

  • Message frequency: Low — typically one to a few messages per introduction, relevant to your conversation
  • Message and data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details.
  • To opt out: Reply STOP to any SMS message at any time
  • For help: Reply HELP to any SMS message

SMS opt-out requests are honored immediately. After replying STOP you will receive no further SMS messages. Your information is retained only for the purpose of honoring your opt-out.

AI-Powered Chat

The chat interface at ashwinnavin.com/connect is powered by an AI assistant (Anthropic Claude). The assistant collects your contact information and facilitates an introduction. Conversations are stored securely and reviewed only by Ashwin Navin. The AI assistant does not make binding commitments on behalf of Ashwin.

Information You Provide

By submitting your contact information and selfie through this site, you confirm that:

  • The information you provide is accurate
  • You are the owner of the mobile number provided
  • You consent to Ashwin Navin storing and using your contact information to follow up with you
  • You are 18 years of age or older

Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including essays, writing, photos, and design — is the property of Ashwin Navin. You may not reproduce or redistribute content without written permission.

Limitation of Liability

This site is provided as-is. Ashwin Navin is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this site, reliance on any information presented here, or inability to access the site.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email ashwin@samba.com.