1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the NewsHider website (newshider.com) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access our website or use our services.
2. Use of Services
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
2.2 Permitted Use
You may use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Transmit harmful or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt our services
- Use automated systems to access our content without permission
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content without authorization
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Our Content
All content on NewsHider, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of NewsHider or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Commercial use without express written permission
- Modification or creation of derivative works
- Redistribution or republication without attribution
- Systematic downloading or archiving of content
3.3 User-Generated Content
By submitting content to our website (such as comments or feedback), you grant NewsHider a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our services.
4. Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy in our reporting, we do not warrant that the content on our website is always accurate, complete, or current. We reserve the right to correct errors and update information at any time without notice.
5. Third-Party Links and Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NewsHider shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Loss of data or information
- Business interruption
- Loss of goodwill
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NewsHider and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit or transmit
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Modifications to Services
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without notice or liability.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, except where prohibited by law.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NewsHider regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@newshider.com
- Phone: +1 (647) 494 9886
- Address: 5700-100 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada