Terms and Conditions

1.1 Legal Compliance

You agree to:

• • Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
• • Ensure you have the legal right and capacity to enter into these Terms
• • Not use the website in any manner that violates any applicable law
• • Respect all intellectual property rights and data protection regulations

1.2 Conduct Requirements

When using our website, you must:

• • Treat other users, staff, and third parties with respect and courtesy
• • Not engage in harassment, bullying, or abusive behavior
• • Not post or transmit any offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• • Not impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation

1.3 Content Guidelines

Any content you submit must:

• • Be accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• • Not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights
• • Not contain any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• • Not violate any person's privacy or data protection rights
• • Comply with all applicable content standards and community guidelines

1.4 Prohibited Activities

You explicitly agree not to:

• • Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access or interact with the website
• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or related systems
• • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the website
• • Collect or harvest any information about other users without their consent
• • Use the website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

1.5 Age Restrictions

You must be at least 16 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our website. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

3.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
• • Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• • Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the website is free of viruses or harmful components

3.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall we be liable for any:

• • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• • Loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• • Statements or conduct of any third party on the website
• • Any other matter relating to the website or services

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

3.3 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

3.4 Maximum Aggregate Liability

In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the website during the twelve months preceding the claim.

5.1 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

5.2 Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms:

• 1. The parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiations
• 2. If negotiations fail within 30 days, either party may pursue mediation
• 3. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or litigation as permitted by law

5.3 Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

5.4 Time Limitation on Claims

Except where prohibited by law, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the website must be filed within one year after the claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred.

6.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired in any way.

6.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

6.3 Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms 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.

6.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under these Terms.

6.5 Survival

The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

6.6 Headings

The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

6.7 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following any modifications constitutes acceptance of those modifications.

6.8 Language

These Terms and Conditions may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.