Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to northphiltimes.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website and services provided by northphiltimes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

2. Definitions

– “Service” refers to the website northphiltimes.com and all content, features, and services provided through it.
– “User” refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
– “Content” includes, but is not limited to, articles, images, graphics, text, videos, and any other material available on the Service.
– “Account” refers to a registered profile created by a User to access certain features of the Service.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

4. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at our sole discretion. Continued use of the Service following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

5. Use of Services

5.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

5.2 Account
To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an Account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account.

5.3 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive purpose. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

– Attempting to interfere with or compromise the operation or security of the Service;
– Using automated systems to extract data (e.g., bots, scrapers) without our consent;
– Uploading or distributing malicious software;
– Violating any applicable laws or regulations.

6. Intellectual Property

All Content and materials available through the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and code, are the intellectual property of northphiltimes.com or its licensors. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any such materials without our prior written consent.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit or upload content to the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Service. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights.

8. Privacy Policy

We collect, use, and share personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined in that policy.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by northphiltimes.com. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Accessing such services is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimers and Liability

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless northphiltimes.com and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and northphiltimes.com regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications.

14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other.

15. Contact Info

For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].