Welcome to NewsSpad! By accessing and using our website located at https://newsspad.com, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service (Terms). Please read these Terms carefully, as they outline the rules and conditions for the use of our website and services. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue your use of the site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, accessing, or using NewsSpad, you agree to these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the site. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of those changes.
2. Use of the Website
a. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a legal guardian to use NewsSpad. By accessing our site, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements.
b. Permitted Use
You agree to use NewsSpad only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are prohibited from using the website:
- To violate any local, national, or international laws
- To engage in fraudulent, harmful, or abusive behavior
- To infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
- To distribute malicious software, spam, or unauthorized advertising
- To engage in unauthorized scraping, harvesting, or data mining
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in the termination of your access to the site and, if necessary, legal action.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
a. Ownership
All content published on NewsSpad, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the intellectual property of NewsSpad or its content suppliers. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
b. User License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and revocable license to access and use the content on NewsSpad for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not allow for the modification, distribution, reproduction, or commercial use of any content on our site without explicit written permission.
c. Trademarks
NewsSpad and its logos, marks, and service names are trademarks of NewsSpad. You are not granted any license to use these trademarks without our prior written consent.
4. User-Generated Content
a. Responsibility for Content
NewsSpad may allow users to submit comments, feedback, or other user-generated content. By submitting content, you grant NewsSpad a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, distribute, and display this content across our services.
You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not violate the intellectual property rights of others, defame any person or organization, or include offensive, inappropriate, or illegal material.
b. Removal of Content
We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is deemed harmful, abusive, or inappropriate at our discretion.
5. Links to Third-Party Sites
NewsSpad may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. These links do not imply endorsement, and we recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
a. General Disclaimer
NewsSpad is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the site.
b. No Warranties
We make no warranties, expressed or implied, about the suitability, reliability, availability, or accuracy of the website for any particular purpose. We disclaim all warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
c. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NewsSpad and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or any content provided, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or business interruption, and damages arising from any inability to use the website or its content.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to NewsSpad at any time without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using our website. Upon termination, your right to use the site and access its content will cease immediately.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NewsSpad and its affiliates, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Any content you submit or upload to the site
- Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of King County, Washington, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
10. Changes to the Terms
NewsSpad reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the Terms periodically. Your continued use of the site after any modifications indicate your acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@newsspad.com
- Address: 123 News Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
- Phone: (206) 555-0123