Terms of Service
PrivacyNews LLC (“Us” or “We”) operates the website https://www.privacy-news.com/ and various related services (collectively, the “Website”). By using this Website, you, the User, agree to adhere to all terms, conditions, and notices included or mentioned here (the “Terms of Service”), as well as any other written agreements between us and you.
Additionally, when utilizing specific services or materials on this Website, Users must comply with any posted rules applicable to those services or materials. These rules may have additional terms and conditions beyond those in these Terms of Service. All such guidelines or rules are incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.
These Terms of Service are effective from July 1, 2024. We reserve the right to change these Terms of Service at any time without notifying you. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to periodically review this Website and these Terms of Service to stay informed of any changes.
Continuing to use this Website after such changes means you accept and agree to the modified Terms of Service.
We retain the exclusive right to modify or discontinue the Website, including any of its features, at any time, with or without notice to you. We will not be responsible to you or any third party if we exercise this right. Any new features that enhance or add to the current services on this Website will also be subject to these Terms of Service.
Conduct on Website
Your use of the Website is subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and you are solely responsible for the substance of your communications through the Website. By posting information in or otherwise using any communications service, chat room, message board, newsgroup, software library, or other interactive service that may be available to you on or through this Website, you agree that you will not upload, share, post, or otherwise distribute or facilitate distribution of any content — including text, communications, software, images, sounds, data, or other information — that:
Is illegal, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, misleading, fraudulent, invasive of privacy, tortious, contains explicit or graphic descriptions of sexual acts (including violent or threatening sexual language directed at individuals or groups), or otherwise violates our rules or policies.
Harms, harasses, degrades, or intimidates any individual or group based on religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, or disability.
Violates any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or other proprietary rights of any party.
Includes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, junk or bulk email (commonly known as “spamming”), chain letters, unauthorized solicitation, or any form of lottery or gambling.
Contains software viruses or other computer codes, files, or programs designed to disrupt, damage, or restrict the functioning of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment, or to access any data or information of third parties without permission.
Impersonates any person or entity, including our employees or representatives.
We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any content uploaded or submitted by third-party users of the Website. Typically, we do not prescreen, monitor, or edit content posted by users on communication services, chat rooms, message boards, newsgroups, software libraries, or other interactive services available on or through this Website. However, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to remove any content that, in our judgment, violates these Terms of Service, our rules of user conduct, or is otherwise harmful, objectionable, or inaccurate. We are not responsible for any delays or failures in removing such content. By using the Website, you consent to such removal and waive any claims against us related to the removal of content.
You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, terminate your membership, account, or other affiliation with our site at any time, without prior notice, if you violate any of the provisions mentioned above. Additionally, you acknowledge our commitment to fully cooperate with investigations into security breaches or network violations at other sites, including cooperating with law enforcement authorities in investigating suspected criminal activities.
Third Party Websites
This site may direct you to other websites on the Internet or reference information, documents, software, materials, and/or services provided by third parties. These external sites may contain content that some users might find inappropriate or offensive.
We do not control these external sites or their content, and you acknowledge that we are not responsible for the accuracy, copyright adherence, legality, or decency of the content found on such sites. We also bear no responsibility for any errors or omissions in references to other parties or their products and services. The inclusion of links or references to these external sites is solely for your convenience and does not signify our endorsement or association with those sites or parties, nor does it imply any warranty, either expressed or implied.
Intellectual Property
All custom graphics, icons, logos, and service names featured on the Website are trademarks, service marks, and/or copyrighted artwork owned by PrivacyNews LLC or its Affiliates. All other trademarks and marks are the property of their respective owners. These Terms of Service do not grant you any rights to use the trademarks, service marks, logos, or trade names of PrivacyNews LLC or its Affiliates.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The content accessible through this Website often reflects the views and opinions of various information providers, site users, or other entities not affiliated with us. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any opinions, advice, or statements made by anyone other than an authorized PrivacyNews LLC spokesperson in their official role. For more details, please review the specific editorial policies posted in different sections of this Website, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.
You acknowledge and agree that temporary service interruptions may occur as part of normal operations. Additionally, you understand that we have no control over third-party networks you might access while using this Website, and any delays or disruptions in network transmissions are beyond our control.
You agree that the services provided on this Website are offered “AS IS,” and we accept no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, misdelivery, or failure to store any user communications or customization settings.
International Use
While this Website can be accessed globally, we do not guarantee that the materials available on it are suitable or accessible in locations outside the United States. Accessing the Website from regions where its content is illegal is prohibited. Users who access this Website from other countries do so at their own risk and are responsible for adhering to local laws. Any offer related to products, services, or information on this Website is void where it is prohibited by law.
Termination
You agree that we have the sole discretion to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website, with or without prior notice and for any reason, including but not limited to breaches of these Terms of Service. Activities suspected of being fraudulent, abusive, or illegal may result in termination of your access and could be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
Upon termination or suspension, your right to use the Website’s services ends immediately. You acknowledge and agree that we may deactivate or delete your account, along with all associated information and files, and may prevent any further access to those files or the Website. We will not be liable for any claims or damages resulting from the termination or suspension of your access, or any other actions taken in connection with such termination or suspension.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of the Website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or country where SMARTAGO is headquartered, without regard to its conflict of law principles. By using the Website, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in California, USA for the resolution of any legal matters or disputes.