The Jackal Times Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: October 15, 2024
Welcome to The Jackal Times (“The Jackal Times,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the The Jackal Times website, including all subdomains, pages, features, and content (collectively, the “Site”), and all related services (collectively, the “Services”).
**PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE AND SERVICES.** By accessing or using the Site and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access or use the Site and Services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 14 years old to access and use the Site and Services. If you are under 18, you may only access and use the Site and Services with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
2. User Accounts
2.1. Account Creation: To access certain features of the Site and Services, you may be required to create an account (“Account”). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login information, including your password, and for all activity that occurs under your Account. You agree to notify The Jackal Times immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account.
2.2. Author Accounts: Users who wish to become authors and publish content on The Jackal Times (“Authors”) must create an Author Account. The Jackal Times reserves the right to approve or reject any Author Account request.
2.3. **Account Termination:** The Jackal Times may terminate your Account and/or access to the Site and Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
* Violation of these Terms;
* Violation of applicable laws or regulations;
* Infringement of third-party rights;
* Engaging in fraudulent or illegal activity;
* Providing False Content;
* Inactivity for an extended period.
**3. User Content**
3.1. User-Generated Content: The Jackal Times allows users to submit content, including text, images, videos, and other materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
* You own all rights to the User Content or have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, and releases from all relevant rights holders.
* You are not infringing any third-party rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, patents, privacy rights, or publicity rights.
* The User Content does not contain any illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, or abusive content.
* The User Content does not promote violence, discrimination, hate speech, or illegal activities.
* The User Content does not contain any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
3.2. **License to Use User Content:** By submitting User Content, you grant The Jackal Times a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display the User Content in any media now known or hereafter developed.
3.3. **Removal of User Content:** The Jackal Times reserves the right to remove any User Content at any time, for any reason, without notice.
3.4. **Author Responsibilities:** Authors are solely responsible for the content they publish on The Jackal Times. They are expected to adhere to the following:
* **Truthfulness and Accuracy:** Authors are responsible for ensuring that the content they publish is accurate and truthful to the best of their knowledge.
* **Source Verification:** Authors must provide reliable sources for any factual claims and ensure proper attribution for any borrowed content.
* **Copyright Compliance:** Authors are responsible for complying with all applicable copyright laws and ensuring they have the necessary permissions to use any copyrighted material.
* **Ethical Guidelines:** Authors are expected to uphold journalistic ethics and avoid plagiarism, bias, and conflicts of interest.
**4. Content and Services**
4.1. **Content Verification:** The Jackal Times strives to provide authentic and verified news content. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided on the Site or Services. You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it.
4.2. **Third-Party Content:** The Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by The Jackal Times. The Jackal Times is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
4.3. **Modifications:** The Jackal Times reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site and Services at any time, without notice.
**5. User Conduct**
You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
* Use the Site and Services to violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
* Use the Site and Services to infringe any third-party rights.
* Submit any User Content that is illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, or abusive.
* Use the Site and Services to promote violence, discrimination, hate speech, or illegal activities.
* Access or use the Site and Services in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site and Services.
* Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site and Services.
* Interfere with or disrupt the Site and Services or any servers or networks connected to the Site and Services.
* Use any automated means, including but not limited to bots, spiders, or scrapers, to access or use the Site and Services.
* Violate the privacy or security of any user of the Site and Services.
* Attempt to impersonate another user or entity.
* Create or use any unauthorized accounts.
* Engage in any conduct that could be considered harmful, unethical, or inappropriate.
**6. Intellectual Property**
The Site and Services, including but not limited to all content, code, data, designs, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Site and Services.
**7. Disclaimers**
7.1. **No Warranties:** The Site and Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or title. The Jackal Times does not warrant that the Site and Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site and Services are free of viruses or other harmful components.
7.2. **Limitation of Liability:** The Jackal Times will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from your access to or use of the Site and Services, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, even if The Jackal Times has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
**8. Indemnification**
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Jackal Times, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or related to your access to or use of the Site and Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
**9. Governing Law**
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Countries you found yourself in, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
**10. Dispute Resolution**
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in Delaware, USA]. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties.
**11. Entire Agreement**
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Jackal Times concerning your access to and use of the Site and Services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
**12. Severability**
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be struck from these Terms and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
**13. Waiver**
No waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective unless in writing and signed by The Jackal Times.
**14. Notices**
All notices and other communications hereunder will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in person, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:
**If to The Jackal Times:**
Cupertino, USA
**If to you:**
hello@jackaltimes.com
**15. Amendments**
The Jackal Times reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time by posting the amended Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site and Services after the posting of the amended Terms constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms. You are encouraged to periodically review these Terms for any updates or changes.
**16. Contact Us**
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
hello@jackaltimes.com
**17. Privacy**
The Jackal Times is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, to learn more about our practices.
**18. Data Ownership and Sharing:**
The Jackal Times is committed to protecting user data. We do not share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or other purposes. Your data is used solely for the purpose of providing and improving the services on The Jackal Times.
**19. Citizen Journalism Policies:**
The Jackal Times embraces citizen journalism and encourages users to contribute to the platform. However, we maintain the right to review and edit content before publication.
By using The Jackal Times, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.