Welcome to The Business Journal (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website located at https://www.businessjournal.io (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
2. Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Eligibility You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and meet all the eligibility requirements.
4. Privacy Policy Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Site, you agree to our collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
5. Use of the Site You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from:
- Engaging in any illegal activity while using the Site.
- Accessing, or attempting to access, any information that is not intended for you.
- Using automated systems, including bots, to access or interfere with the Site.
- Disrupting the performance or integrity of the Site.
- Uploading or transmitting any viruses or malicious code.
6. Intellectual Property All content on the Site, including but not limited to articles, logos, graphics, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to The Business Journal and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent.
7. User Contributions If you submit or post any content to the Site (e.g., comments, articles), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to use and submit such content and that your content does not infringe on any third party’s rights.
8. Third-Party Links The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Business Journal. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the operation of the Site or the content, information, or materials available on it. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
10. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Business Journal and its affiliates, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to any errors or omissions in the content, loss of data, or damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Site.
11. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Business Journal and its affiliates, officers, employees, or agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
13. Dispute Resolution Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, NY, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New York, NY, for any necessary legal proceedings.
14. Termination We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms.
15. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
The Business Journal
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Email: support@businessjournal.io
By continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.