Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MaxiQuant AriaFB Media services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part, you may not access our platform.

• These terms constitute a legally binding agreement
• You must be at least 16 years old to use our services
• Corporate users must have proper authorization
• Supplemental terms may apply to specific services
• We reserve the right to modify terms at any time
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms

2. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features, you must register for an account and maintain its security:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• We may suspend accounts violating these terms
• Accounts inactive for 12 months may be deactivated

3. Subscription and Payment Terms

Paid subscriptions are subject to the following conditions:

• All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars unless specified
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• 14-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions
• No refunds for partial subscription periods
• Price changes communicated 30 days in advance
• Enterprise plans require annual commitment

4. User Conduct and Content Guidelines

Users must adhere to the following conduct standards:

• No posting of false or misleading information
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• No harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory content
• Prohibition of spam and unauthorized advertising
• No attempts to compromise platform security
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content and technology on our platform is protected:

• We own all platform code, design, and branding elements
• News content is licensed from various providers
• User-generated content remains user property
• We receive license to display user-submitted content
• No unauthorized copying or distribution of content
• Attribution required when sharing our content

6. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access:

• Scheduled maintenance may cause temporary downtime
• We may modify or discontinue features at our discretion
• No liability for service interruptions beyond our control
• We provide advance notice for significant changes
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures in place
• Service level agreements for enterprise customers

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties:

• We do not guarantee accuracy of all news content
• No warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose
• Users should verify critical information independently
• No endorsement of third-party content or views
• Technical issues may affect service performance
• Compatibility not guaranteed for all devices/browsers

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited:

• Not liable for indirect or consequential damages
• Maximum liability limited to subscription fees paid
• No liability for third-party content or actions
• Not responsible for business decisions based on our content
• Exclusion of liability for force majeure events
• Individual jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations

9. Termination and Suspension

We may terminate or suspend accounts for violations:

• Immediate suspension for severe terms violations
• 30-day notice for other termination reasons
• Users may terminate accounts at any time
• Outstanding fees remain payable upon termination
• Data retention according to privacy policy after termination
• Appeal process available for account suspensions

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by Ontario law with specific dispute procedures:

• Governing law: Province of Ontario, Canada
• Jurisdiction: Courts of Toronto, Ontario
• Mandatory mediation before litigation for certain disputes
• Class action waivers for all users
• Informal dispute resolution encouraged first
• Time limit of one year for filing claims