Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of TerraOmega Media's website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Service Description

TerraOmega Media provides digital news content, community stories, and related media services. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep this information updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Subscription Terms

4.1 Billing and Payment

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis. You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for all applicable fees. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

4.2 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content available through our Services, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of TerraOmega Media or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.1 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license may be revoked at any time for violation of these Terms.

6. User Conduct and Responsibilities

You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Use automated systems to access our Services without permission
• Share your account credentials with others
• Reproduce, duplicate, or resell our content without authorization

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these external sites. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TerraOmega Media shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our Services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TerraOmega Media and its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.