Disclaimer: Legal Shields Up – Protecting Us Both While I Share Everything I Know

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

Straight from the Digital Trenches

Welcome to digitalbalaji.com, where I, Balaji, spill the beans on 15 years of digital marketing battles—based on 500+ campaigns, 7 algorithm apocalypses, and hard-won lessons across SEO, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, and AI in Digital Marketing. This Disclaimer is my way of keeping things transparent, like sharing the playbook behind my 2012 Penguin penalty disaster. My goal? Equip you with insights while setting clear expectations. If something feels off or outdated, be my ally—email contact@digitalbalaji.com. I’ll respond faster than a retargeted ad loads.

Article 1: No Guarantees – Digital Marketing Isn’t Alchemy

While I share what worked for me (and epic fails like my 2012 Penguin penalty disaster), your results may vary. Digital marketing isn’t alchemy—it’s agile science. The strategies, tips, and case studies on digitalbalaji.com reflect my personal experiences, not universal promises. For example, a tactic that crushed it in 2018 (like FB lead ads!) might flop today. Algorithms evolve, and what worked for my clients—who followed the playbook religiously—depends on your discipline, market, and execution. I’m not liable for your campaign outcomes, just like I can’t sue Google for that traffic-nuking update in 2018.

Article 2: Timeliness – Strategies Evolve Like Google Core Updates

Google Core Updates wait for no one. The strategies I share on digitalbalaji.com are snapshots of what worked (or didn’t) in my 15-year journey. Check timestamps on posts, as platforms like SEO, Google Ads, or TikTok trends shift faster than you can say “algorithm update.” My 2015 link-building hack? It might be as outdated as a MySpace profile. Always adapt my advice to current platform rules and test before scaling. I share historical fails so you can spot outdated advice elsewhere, but it’s on you to keep up with the digital tide.

Article 3: Third-Party Tools – Use at Your Own Discretion

When I recommend tools like SEMrush, Mailchimp, or AI platforms for keyword research or email campaigns, I’m sharing what survived my stress-tests across 500+ campaigns. But I’m not their babysitter. These third-party tools have their own terms, privacy policies, and quirks. Use them at your own discretion, and always verify their outputs—especially AI tools, which can hallucinate campaign data faster than a bad ad copy flops. I’m not liable for any issues arising from third-party tool usage.

Article 4: AI Content – Possibilities, Not Prophecies

My AI marketing guides—whether for content ideation or keyword optimization—show possibilities, not prophecies. AI is a powerful co-pilot, but it’s not a crystal ball. Always human-test AI-driven strategies before scaling, as I learned after an AI tool’s “brilliant” keyword suggestion tanked a 2020 campaign. I’m not responsible for losses from untested AI outputs or misapplications of my AI-related content. Trust, but verify!

Article 5: Affiliate Transparency – Coffee Money with Integrity

Some tool links on digitalbalaji.com may earn me coffee money through affiliate programs—at no cost to you. I only promote tools that survived my 15 years of stress-testing, like SEMrush for SEO or Mailchimp for email marketing. This is the same transparency I bring to my Google Ads case studies. If you use these links, you’re supporting the site while getting battle-tested recommendations. No shady tactics here—just straight-up value.

Article 6: Case Studies – Discipline Drives Results

When I share client results—like a 300% ROI from a 2019 Google Ads campaign—those clients followed my playbook religiously. Your mileage may vary based on your discipline, budget, and market. My case studies are meant to inspire and educate, not guarantee identical outcomes. Digital marketing is a moving target, and I’m not liable for your results, just like I wasn’t responsible for that 2017 Pinterest fail that went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Article 7: Legal Compliance – Stay Sharp

Email marketing laws change faster than TikTok trends, and SEO regulations evolve with every platform update. My content on digitalbalaji.com is for educational purposes, not legal advice. Always consult a legal professional to ensure your campaigns comply with laws like GDPR, CCPA, or India’s DPDP Act. I share what worked for me, but compliance is your responsibility—just like I learned after a 2014 email campaign got flagged for missing an unsubscribe link.

Article 8: Liability Limitations – Campaign Risks Are Yours

I’m not liable for losses or damages from using my content, including but not limited to:

  • Algorithm changes nuking your traffic (like that 2018 Google update that hit my blog hard).
  • Budget burns from copying my tactics without adaptation to your context.
  • AI tools hallucinating campaign data or producing unreliable outputs.

My free content is shared as-is, with no warranties. Think of it like a free SEO audit tool—valuable, but you take the wheel.

Article 9: Contact Us – Be My Ally

Spotted outdated advice or have a question? Be my ally—email contact@digitalbalaji.com. I’ll respond within 72 hours, faster than a well-tuned chatbot. If your tip saves someone $10k, the first beer’s on me. Let’s keep digitalbalaji.com a trusted resource for marketers worldwide.