Last Updated: [06/10/2024]
1. Introduction
Welcome to NewsLinks (the “App“). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms“) govern your use of the App, which is operated by Intellij Group of Companies Limited (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our“). By accessing or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the App.
2. Company Information
- Company Name: Intellij Group of Companies Limited
- Registered Address: 14 Regal Court, London, N18 2XU, United Kingdom
- Email: jaysona1@umbc.edu
- Company Registration Number: [Insert Registration Number if available]
3. Eligibility
By using the App, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years of age.
- If you are under 18, you have obtained consent from your parent or legal guardian.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
4. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms apply to all users of the App, including but not limited to users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content. Your use of the App constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
5. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the App after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
6. Use of the App
6.1 License Grant
We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the App strictly in accordance with these Terms.
6.2 User Obligations
You agree to:
- Use the App only for lawful purposes.
- Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user’s use or enjoyment of the App.
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App.
6.3 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the App:
- For any unlawful purpose.
- To solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts.
- To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances.
- To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
- To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.
- To submit false or misleading information.
- To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Ownership
All content included on the App, such as text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the Company or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
7.2 Limited License
You are granted a limited license only for purposes of viewing the material contained on the App.
7.3 Restrictions
You are expressly restricted from:
- Publishing any App material in any media.
- Selling, sublicensing, and/or otherwise commercializing any App material.
- Publicly performing and/or showing any App material.
- Using the App in any way that is damaging or may be damaging to the App.
- Using the App contrary to applicable laws and regulations.
8. User-Generated Content
8.1 Responsibility
You may be permitted to submit, post, or display content (including text, images, and other materials) on the App (“User Content“). You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of submitting it.
8.2 Rights You Grant Us
By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the App and our business.
8.3 Content Standards
User Content must:
- Be accurate (where it states facts).
- Be genuinely held (where it states opinions).
- Comply with applicable laws in the UK and in any country from which it is posted.
User Content must not:
- Be defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or inflammatory.
- Promote sexually explicit material or violence.
- Promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
- Infringe any copyright, database right, or trademark of any other person.
9. Privacy Policy
Your submission of personal information through the App is governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed at [Insert Privacy Policy URL].
10. Third-Party Links
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
11. Disclaimers
11.1 No Warranty
The App is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the App or the information, content, materials, or products included on the App.
11.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the App.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Waiver
No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements.
19. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including mechanical, electronic, or communications failure.
20. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: jaysona1@umbc.edu
- Address: Intellij Group of Companies Limited, 14 Regal Court, London, N18 2XU, United Kingdom
