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Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BeforeItsNews, you accept and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue the use of the site immediately. We reserve the right to modify or update these terms at any time, so please check back periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of those changes.
Eligibility
BeforeItsNews is available to individuals who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, you are not permitted to use our services. By using our site, you confirm that you meet this eligibility requirement. If we learn that we have collected data from someone under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
Account Creation and Responsibilities
To fully participate in BeforeItsNews, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (such as your username and password) and for all activity that occurs under your account. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.
Content Submission
BeforeItsNews is a platform where users can submit news, articles, opinions, comments, and other content. By submitting content to our site, you:
- Grant Us a License: You grant BeforeItsNews a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and share your content on our platform.
- Own Your Content: You retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting it, you acknowledge that we have the right to display and share your content as part of our service.
- Agree to Content Guidelines: You agree not to submit content that is harmful, misleading, illegal or violates the rights of others. This includes, but is not limited to, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or copyrighted material. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate.
Community Guidelines
BeforeItsNews is a space for open and respectful communication. By using our platform, you agree to follow these community guidelines:
- Respectful Communication: Treat others with respect. Discriminatory, harassing, or offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Truthfulness and Accuracy: While we encourage diverse perspectives, we ask that you make reasonable efforts to provide truthful, accurate, and well-researched information.
- No Spam or Unauthorized Promotions: Do not post spam, promotional material, or any form of solicitation without prior consent from us.
- No Impersonation: Do not impersonate other users, public figures, or entities.
Prohibited Activities
While using BeforeItsNews, you are prohibited from:
- Engaging in any illegal activities or violating any applicable local, state, or national laws.
- Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code that can interfere with the functioning of our site.
- Attempting to access or tamper with parts of the site you are not authorized to use.
- Using the site to collect personal information from others without their consent.
Privacy and Data Collection
We take your privacy seriously. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using BeforeItsNews, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
BeforeItsNews may contain links to external websites, resources, or services. These links are provided for your convenience, but we do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or actions of these third-party sites. When you visit external links, you do so at your own risk.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
While we make every effort to ensure that BeforeItsNews runs smoothly, we cannot guarantee that the site will always be available or free from errors. Our platform is provided “as is,” and we do not make any warranties, express or implied, regarding its functionality, accuracy, or reliability.
BeforeItsNews is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the site, including but not limited to any errors in content or security breaches.
Indemnification
By using BeforeItsNews, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BeforeItsNews, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or costs arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, including any content you submit.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to BeforeItsNews at our discretion, mainly if we believe you have violated these Terms and Conditions. If your account is terminated, you will no longer have access to certain features of the site, and any content you have submitted may be removed at our discretion.
