Terms of Service for BRICS Journalists Association
Effective Date: 01.09.2024
Welcome to BRICS Journalists Association. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms outline your rights and responsibilities when using our site, including its social networking features powered by BuddyPress.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account or using the website in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the website.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using the website.
- Account Registration: To use certain features of the website, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for keeping your account information up-to-date.
3. Account Security and Transfer
- Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details (including username and password). Sharing your login information or allowing others to use your account is strictly prohibited.
- Account Transfer: Transferring or selling your account to another person or entity is not permitted under any circumstances.
4. Prohibited Content and Behavior
To ensure a positive and respectful environment for all users, you agree not to post, share, or engage in any of the following behaviors:
- Hate Speech or Discrimination: Content that promotes or incites violence, hatred, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected status.
- Harassment and Bullying: Threatening, abusive, harassing, or harmful behavior towards others.
- Infringement of Rights: Posting content that violates the intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights of others.
- Defamatory or False Information: Spreading false information or content that is likely to damage the reputation of others.
- Offensive or Inappropriate Material: Posting or sharing pornography, sexually explicit content, or content containing excessive violence or graphic depictions of harm.
- Illegal Activity: Promoting or engaging in activities that violate local, national, or international law.
Violation of any of these prohibitions may result in the suspension or termination of your account, and in some cases, legal action may be taken.
5. Content Ownership and Licensing
- Your Content: You retain ownership of any content you publish on the website, including articles, posts, comments, and media files. However, by posting content on the website, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and share your content within the context of the site’s operations.
- Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines without prior notice.
6. User Interactions and Community Guidelines
As a user of the BRICS Journalists Association website, you agree to engage in respectful and professional interactions. This includes:
- Maintaining Respect: Treating all users with dignity and respect, regardless of their opinions or viewpoints.
- Avoiding Conflicts: Refraining from engaging in arguments, harassment, or aggressive behavior towards others.
- Protecting Personal Information: Avoid sharing sensitive personal information or exposing others’ private data without consent.
7. Termination of Service
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. This may occur if you violate these Terms, engage in harmful behavior, or misuse the website.
8. Disclaimers
The website and its content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. While we strive to provide accurate information and a functional platform, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding the website’s availability, functionality, or content accuracy.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BRICS Journalists Association shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website. This includes any loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities resulting from the website’s use or downtime.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from your use of the website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Insert Jurisdiction].
11. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or by posting an announcement on the website.
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at team@bricspress.live.
