Terms and Conditions

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms in their entirety.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using our services. Your continued use signifies acceptance of all terms, including any future modifications.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

Article 1: Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances when using our services. This includes, but is not limited to:

1 Local, state, federal, and international laws applicable to your jurisdiction
2 Data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR and similar frameworks
3 Intellectual property laws and copyright regulations
4 Consumer protection and fair trade practices
5 Anti-spam, anti-harassment, and cybersecurity laws

Article 2: Prohibited Activities and Conduct

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

Prohibited Actions:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
• Transmitting malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Engaging in unauthorized data scraping or harvesting
• Impersonating individuals or entities
• Interfering with service security or functionality

Prohibited Content:

• Illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive content
• Content that incites violence or hatred
• Defamatory, obscene, or offensive materials
• Fraudulent or deceptive information
• Spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional content
• Content that violates privacy or publicity rights

Article 3: Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When submitting or sharing content through our services, you must ensure that:

Accuracy

Content is truthful, accurate, and not misleading

Ownership

You own or have rights to use the content

Compliance

Content meets all applicable legal requirements

Appropriateness

Content is suitable for a general audience

Article 4: Age Restrictions and Requirements

By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
If representing an organization, you have authority to bind that organization to these terms

Additional User Responsibilities

Article 5: Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our services
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or share through our services
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any fraudulent or illegal activities conducted through your account

Article 6: Privacy and Data Protection Responsibilities

You acknowledge and agree that:

→ You have read and understood our Privacy Policy
→ You will not share sensitive personal information of others without consent
→ You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
→ You will promptly notify us of any unauthorized access to your account

Article 7: Third-Party Interactions

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. You acknowledge that we are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them, and you should review their terms and policies carefully.

Disclaimers, Warranties, and Limitations

Article 8: Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Our services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• We do not warrant that services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses
• We make no guarantees about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

Article 9: Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1 Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

2 Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities

3 Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

4 Any third-party content or conduct on our services

5 Damages exceeding the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim

Article 10: Consequential Damages Exclusion

In no event shall we be liable for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, incidental, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Article 11: Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Legal Provisions and Dispute Resolution

Article 12: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts for the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms.

Article 13: Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms and Conditions:

Step 1: Negotiation

Parties will first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation within 30 days

Step 2: Mediation

If negotiation fails, parties may pursue mediation with a mutually agreed mediator

Step 3: Legal Proceedings

As a last resort, disputes may proceed to binding arbitration or litigation

Article 14: Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent. All other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Article 15: Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Article 16: Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or your rights and obligations under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms at any time without notice, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Article 17: Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the use of our services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether electronic, oral, or written.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

We recommend reviewing these Terms and Conditions periodically to stay informed of any changes. Material changes may be communicated through email notifications or prominent website notices.