SmartCloudSpend (smartcloudspend.com)
Last updated: October 29, 2026
1. Website Owner Identification
In compliance with the information duties established by Spanish Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), and equivalent applicable regulations, we inform you that the website smartcloudspend.com is owned and operated by:
- Owner name: Raúl Pérez
- Registered address: Calle Feria, 45, 41003 Sevilla, España
- Contact email: Support@smartcloudspend.com
- Domain name: smartcloudspend.com
2. Purpose of the Website
The Website publishes educational and informational content about cloud cost optimization, FinOps, Kubernetes cost management, SaaS management and related technology topics, including guides, tutorials, comparisons and software reviews.
The Website is financed through advertising (such as Google AdSense) and affiliate marketing. It does not sell products or services directly and does not process payments.
3. Access and Use
Access to the Website is free of charge, and no registration is required to read its content. Using the Website attributes the status of user and implies full acceptance of this Legal Notice, our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
The user agrees to use the Website in accordance with the law, good faith, public order and this Legal Notice, and not to use it for unlawful or harmful purposes. In particular, the user agrees not to:
- Damage, disable, overload or impair the Website or its servers;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts or data;
- Introduce viruses, malware or any harmful code;
- Use automated tools to scrape or copy the Website’s content on a large scale without our written permission; or
- Use the content in a way that infringes the rights of third parties.
4. Intellectual and Industrial Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Website, including texts, articles, graphics, logos, images, diagrams, layout, design, source code samples written by us, and the SmartCloudSpend name and logo, is the property of the Website owner or is used under license, and is protected by Spanish, European and international intellectual and industrial property laws.
The user may:
- View the content and print or save copies for personal, non-commercial use; and
- Quote short extracts with clear attribution and a link to the original article.
The user may not, without prior written authorization:
- Reproduce, republish, distribute, translate or commercially exploit the content, in whole or in substantial part;
- Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution; or
- Use the SmartCloudSpend name or logo in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation.
Code snippets, configuration examples and scripts published in tutorials are provided for educational purposes. Unless a different license is indicated on the specific page, you may use and adapt them in your own projects at your own risk, without attribution being required.
Product names, logos and trademarks of third parties mentioned on the Website, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Kubecost, Karpenter, Datadog and others, belong to their respective owners. Their appearance on the Website is for identification and informational purposes and does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation unless expressly stated.
5. Nature of the Content and Disclaimer
The content of the Website is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, technical, financial, legal, tax or investment advice, and it does not create a professional relationship between you and us.
We make reasonable efforts to keep the content accurate and up to date. However, cloud platforms, software products, prices, discounts, APIs and policies change frequently, and we cannot guarantee that every piece of information is complete, accurate or current at the time you read it. Always check official documentation and vendor websites before making technical or purchasing decisions, and test any configuration, command or script in a safe, non-production environment before using it in production.
Any cost savings, percentages, benchmarks or financial figures shown on the Website are illustrative examples. Actual results depend on your environment and circumstances and are not guaranteed.
6. Advertising
The Website displays advertisements served by third parties, including Google AdSense.
We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or for the products and services offered by advertisers. Any transaction you carry out with them is solely between you and them.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may include links to external websites and resources that are not controlled by us. We provide them for convenience and information only. We do not endorse their content and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security or privacy practices. If you become aware of an unlawful or inappropriate link, please notify us so we can review it.
Linking to the Website from another site is permitted provided that the link is not misleading, does not imply endorsement or affiliation, does not damage our reputation and does not include the Website’s content within frames or in a way that obscures its origin.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:
- Errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the content, or for decisions you make based on it;
- Direct or indirect damages, losses or costs, including loss of data, revenue or profit, arising from the use of or inability to use the Website, or from following any guide, script or configuration;
- Interruptions, technical failures, viruses or unauthorized access affecting the Website; or
- The content, products or services of third parties.
Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including mandatory consumer protection rights.
We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without prior notice.
9. Data Protection and Cookies
We process personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), and other applicable laws. Full information about what data we collect, why, and how to exercise your rights is available in our Privacy Policy.
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with Article 22.2 of the LSSI-CE. You can read about the types of cookies, their purposes and how to manage them in our Privacy Policy and through the cookie settings link in the footer of the Website.
10. Copyright Complaints and Notice of Infringement
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on the Website infringes your rights, please send us a notice at Support@smartcloudspend.com including:
- Your name and contact details;
- A description of the work you claim has been infringed and proof of your rights;
- The exact URL of the content you believe is infringing;
- A statement that you act in good faith and that the information you provide is accurate; and
- Your signature (physical or electronic).
We will review the notice and take appropriate action, which may include removing the content.
11. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this Legal Notice at any time to reflect changes in the law, our practices or the Website. The version in force is the one published on the Website, and the date of the latest update appears at the top of this page.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Legal Notice is governed by the laws of Spain. For any dispute arising from the use of the Website, the parties submit to the courts and tribunals of Seville, Spain, unless mandatory consumer protection law grants you the right to bring proceedings before the courts of your place of residence.