Terms and Conditions for Strident News
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Strident News website (https://www.stridentnews.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue using the site immediately.
2. Definitions
- “User” refers to any individual who accesses the website.
- “Content” refers to all text, images, videos, and other materials published on the website.
- “Services” refers to any services provided by Strident News through the website.
3. Modifications
Strident News reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use the website in a lawful manner and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not engage in any activity that may harm Strident News or its users, including but not limited to:
- Transmitting any viruses, malware, or harmful code.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website or its servers.
- Engaging in any form of automated data collection, including scraping or data mining.
5. Account Registration
If you create an account on the website, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and for all activities that occur under your account.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Strident News website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without express written permission from Strident News.
7. User-Generated Content
By submitting comments, posts, or other content to the website, you grant Strident News a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content in any form. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
8. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites. Strident News does not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. You access them at your own risk, and Strident News is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of such sites.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The information and services provided on the website are on an “as is” basis. Strident News makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Strident News shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Strident News and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the website.
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
12. Privacy Policy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
13. Termination
Strident News reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or Strident News. Termination will not affect any rights or obligations that have accrued prior to such termination.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Strident News operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within that jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.
16. Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Strident News, constitute the entire agreement between you and Strident News regarding the use of the website.
18. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [email protected].
19. Release of Liability
By using this website, you agree to release and hold harmless Strident News from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the website, including any claims for defamation, negligence, or other tortious actions.
20. Enforcement of Terms
Strident News reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against any user who violates these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to civil action or criminal prosecution.
