Welcome to Timberline News. By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.
2. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Please review them regularly.
3. Use of the Site
a. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
b. Prohibited Activities
While using the Site, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- Post or transmit harmful, misleading, or unlawful content.
- Interfere with the functionality or security of the Site.
- Use automated systems to access the Site without prior permission.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Timberline News or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without our written consent.
5. User Contributions
a. Ownership
By submitting content to the Site (e.g., comments or user-generated content), you grant Timberline News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display your content.
b. Prohibited Content
You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringes on the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove such content.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external sites. Use them at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site’s functionality, accuracy, or reliability.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Timberline News shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Timberline News, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including a violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Canada.