Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to ArticleHub. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and ArticleHub ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use our website and services.
2. Description of Service
ArticleHub is a digital publishing platform that provides access to high-quality articles across various categories including Technology, Lifestyle, Business, Health, and Travel. Our services include:
- Access to our article library and content
- Comment and engagement features
- Social sharing capabilities
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Search and filtering functionality
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
While account creation may not be required for basic access, certain features may require registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Engage in harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior
- Spam, flood, or overwhelm our systems
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated systems to scrape or collect data
- Impersonate others or create false identities
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Engage in commercial activities without permission
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
All content on ArticleHub, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is protected by intellectual property laws. This content is owned by ArticleHub or licensed from third parties.
5.2 License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
5.3 User-Generated Content
By submitting content (comments, feedback, etc.), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your content in connection with our services.
5.4 Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for:
- The availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services
- Third-party privacy practices or terms of service
- Any damages or losses caused by third-party services
Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.
8. Disclaimers and Warranties
8.1 "As Is" Basis
Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
8.2 No Warranties
We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
8.3 Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on our platform.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ArticleHub and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use our services
- Damages caused by third-party content or services
Our total liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ArticleHub and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit or share
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your use of our services at any time by discontinuing access to our website.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, including for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
- Extended inactivity
- Technical or security reasons
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New York.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
Before pursuing formal legal action, parties agree to attempt informal resolution of disputes through direct communication.
13.2 Arbitration
Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally may be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.
14. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through:
- Posted notice on our website
- Email notification to registered users
- Updated "Last Modified" date
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be replaced with an enforceable provision that most closely reflects the original intent.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and ArticleHub concerning our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
17. Age Restrictions
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our services in accordance with these Terms.
18. International Users
Our services are operated from the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws and regulations.
19. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, government actions, or technical failures.
20. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
ArticleHub Legal Department
Email: legal@articlehub.com
Address: 123 Digital Avenue, Publishing District, New York, NY 10001
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.