Terms of Use for SeaWestNews
Welcome to SeaWestNews (the “Site”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through seawestnews.com. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal consent of a parent or guardian to use the Site. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind the organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
3. Use of the Site
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Engage in unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of the Site’s content.
- Use automated systems (e.g., bots, spiders) to access the Site without prior permission.
- Attempt to disrupt the Site’s security or functionality.
3.2 Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing on intellectual property rights.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any individual or entity.
- Upload malicious software, viruses, or other harmful code to the Site.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, and software, is the intellectual property of SeaWestNews or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content on the Site without prior written consent from us.
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for any content you submit, post, or upload to the Site, including comments, reviews, or other contributions. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to share the content.
- The content does not violate any applicable laws or third-party rights.
5.2 License to Use Content
By submitting content, you grant SeaWestNews a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute the content in connection with the operation of the Site.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement by SeaWestNews. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. You access such websites at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SeaWestNews disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- Warranties that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SeaWestNews and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SeaWestNews, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the provincial or federal courts located in British Columbia.
12. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at contact@seawestnews.com
Thank you for using SeaWestNews. We value your engagement and look forward to providing you with quality content.