Terms of Use
Last updated: May 24, 2024
- Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using backcovernews.com (referred to as “the Website” or “the App”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions regardless of how you do so. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using the Website or the App.
- Changes to Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to check for changes periodically. Continued use of the Website or the App after modifications constitute your acceptance of the updated terms.
- Access and Use of the Website
3.1. You must be at least 18 years of age or have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms & Conditions to use the Website or the App.
3.2. You are solely responsible for your use of the Website or the App, including all activities that occur under your account.
- Accessibility Statement
Back Cover Media PTY LTD is committed to ensuring that our website, backcovernews.com, is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to make our website as accessible as possible.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at editor@backcovernews.com. We welcome your feedback and are committed to addressing accessibility issues promptly.
- Indemnification Clause
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Back Cover Media PTY LTD and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of backcovernews.com, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms & Conditions or any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
By using backcovernews.com, you agree to indemnify Back Cover Media PTY LTD and its affiliates against any claims or demands made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms & Conditions or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
5.1. You agree not to engage in any conduct that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, invasive of another’s privacy, or otherwise objectionable while using backcovernews.com. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to, spamming, hacking, distributing malware, transmitting any material that contains viruses or other harmful computer code, interfering with the functionality of the Website or the App, or engaging in any activity that could disrupt, damage, or impair the proper operation of backcovernews.com.
- Intellectual Property
6.1. All content on the Website or the App, including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, logos, and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
6.2. Backcovernews.com is a trademark owned by Back Cover Media PTY LTD. You may not use it in connection with any product or service that is not provided by us or in any way that is likely to cause confusion among users or the public.
- User-Generated Content
7.1. Users may contribute content to the Website or the App, such as comments or submissions. By doing so, you grant Back Cover Media PTY LTD a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, modify, and display your content on the Website or the App.
7.2. You are solely responsible for the content you submit and any consequences that may arise from it. Your content must not violate any applicable laws or infringe upon the rights of others.
- Privacy Policy
Your use of the Website or the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here Privacy Policy | Back Cover News. Please review it to understand our practices concerning the collection and use of your personal information.
- Third-Party Content & Links
You may encounter third-party content governed by the terms and conditions set forth by those external parties. It’s crucial to understand that this inclusion does not extend to you any licence or right to utilise such content.
Furthermore, the website may contain hyperlinks directing you to third-party websites that are entirely independent from Back Cover Media PTY LTD. In these instances, Back Cover Media PTY LTD exerts no control or vested interest in these external sites. The mere presence of these links within the website should not be misconstrued as implying any association between Back Cover Media PTY LTD and the third party, nor should it be interpreted as an endorsement by Back Cover Media PTY LTD of the third party, its website, or the products and services it promotes.
- Affiliate Marketing
The website may, from time to time, engage in paid affiliate marketing partnerships with third-party companies or organisations. Such partnerships may involve the promotion of products or services through affiliate links or other related means.
Please note that the website may earn a commission or compensation for any purchases made through these affiliate links. The inclusion of affiliate marketing content does not influence the website’s editorial integrity, and all recommendations and endorsements are based on our honest assessment of the products or services. Users are encouraged to exercise their discretion and make informed decisions when engaging with affiliate marketing content on this website.
- Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
11.1. The content on the Website or the App is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
11.2. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. You use the Website or the App at your own risk.
11.3. In no event shall Back Cover Media PTY LTD be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Website or the App.
11.4. Back Cover Media PTY LTD does not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party external sites linked from backcovernews.com. Users access these external sites at their own risk, and Back Cover Media PTY LTD bears no liability for any damages or losses incurred as a result of accessing or relying on the content of these external sites.
- Generated Content Clause
Users are hereby apprised that select content available on the Website or the App may be derived from algorithmically-driven mechanisms encompassing artificial intelligence paradigms. Such content generation processes may engender outputs that are synthesised in real-time, necessitating a judicious appraisal with respect to their provenance and veracity.
- Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website or the App at our discretion and without notice, if you violate these Terms & Conditions or for any other reason.
- Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Victoria, Australia.
- Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at editor@backcovernews.com.
