Terms of Use of the Site
Effective Date:
June 18, 2024
Updated on:
This page describes the conditions that govern the use of materials published on the website https://technonws.com/, developed by the TechnoNews portal team (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”, “We”, “Company”).
1. General Conditions
1.1. By using the Site, you agree to comply with all the terms set out in these Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”). These Terms are a legally binding agreement between the user and the Company, the subject of which is the provision of services to the user for the use of the Site and its services.
1.2. We may change the terms set out in these Terms at any time, and such changes take effect immediately upon their publication on the Site.
1.3. You are obliged to familiarize yourself with these Terms before each use of the Site. By continuing to use the Site after the amended Terms have been published, you confirm your agreement to comply with the Terms and all their changes.
1.4. If any terms of these Terms or changes to them are unacceptable to you, you may refrain from using the Site or terminate your account in the manner specified in Section 8 of the Terms.
2. Site Content
2.1. The materials published on the Site are intended for your personal non-commercial use. All materials published on the Site, including but not limited to: news, photos, images, illustrations, audio and video clips (hereinafter referred to as “materials” or “content”) are protected by copyright and are owned or controlled by the Company or the party that provides the content. You must comply with all additional copyright notices, information, or restrictions contained on any page.
2.2. The content of the Site is protected by copyright in accordance with the laws of Ukraine and international copyright law. You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale, reproduce (except as provided in clause 2.4 of these Terms), create new works, distribute, perform, or otherwise use the content of the Site in whole or in part.
2.3. Commercial (brand) names, trademarks, etc., of the Company or third parties are protected by copyright. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark, patent, design rights, or copyrights of the Company or third parties.
2.4. You may download or copy the content of the Site, other components, and elements displayed on the Site solely for personal use, provided you comply with all copyrights and other notices contained therein. Copying or storing any content for purposes other than personal use is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Company.
2.5. Online publications and mobile applications are allowed to use the information posted on the Site for free, provided that there is an open hyperlink and reference to the original source. Use of information includes any reproduction, republishing, distribution, processing, translation, inclusion of its parts in other works, and other methods provided by the Law of Ukraine “On Copyright and Related Rights.”
3. User Content
3.1. You agree to use the Site solely for lawful purposes and in such a way that does not infringe the rights of other users, restrict, or hinder others from accessing and using the Site.
3.2. You acknowledge that any materials distributed by you (such as content created by you, including but not limited to: comments, forums, messages, reviews, text, video, audio, and photos, as well as computer code and applications) may be deleted or modified by us. You waive any rights you may have in case of the presence of such material on the Site, and the modification of materials may be carried out even if you disagree.
3.3. You agree to display and publish on the Site the material developed by you, as well as for advertising purposes outside the Site.
4. Warranties and Guarantees
4.1. You warrant, guarantee, and promise that any materials of any kind submitted through your account will not infringe on the rights of third parties, including copyright, trademarks, privacy, or other personal and property rights, or contain any defamatory or otherwise illegal material, and that you are eighteen years of age or older.
4.2. You guarantee that you will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and all officers, directors, owners, agents, information providers, affiliates, licensors, and licensees from any liability and expenses, including legal fees, arising from any claim caused by your violation of these Terms, warranties, and agreements by you or any user of your account. You must reasonably cooperate in the defense of any such claim. The Company reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter requiring indemnification from you.
4.3. The Company does not guarantee and does not confirm the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinions, statements, or other uploaded or distributed information through any user accounts, information providers, or any other individuals or legal entities. You acknowledge and understand that relying on such opinions, advice, statements, memoranda, or other information is done at your own risk. The materials of the Site are distributed “as is,” without any guarantees, including guarantees of ownership or suitability for specific purposes. You acknowledge that you use the Site at your own risk.
5. Communication Between the Site and Users
5.1. If you fill out a registration form to receive certain information, we, as owners and successors, with the permission of certain third-party providers, provide you with information about the materials published on the Site.
5.2. You agree, and the Company reserves the right to send you information about changes or additions to the services on the Site via email.
5.3. The Company reserves the right to disclose information about usage and demographics provided that it does not disclose your identity. Advertisers on the site may collect and disseminate personal information about you only if you confirm your consent in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy.
5.4. The Company may contact you by email regarding your participation in user surveys, asking questions to improve current and future materials. This information will be used to improve the Site and to better understand our users. Any information we receive in such surveys will not be shared with third parties, except for aggregated anonymous data.
6. Termination of Access to the Site
6.1. The Company may, at its discretion, delete or suspend access to the entire Site or any part thereof for any reason, including violation or non-compliance with these Terms.
7. Miscellaneous
7.1. These Terms are governed by the laws of Ukraine. Any disputes regarding the implementation of these Terms will be resolved by the appropriate court, in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine.
7.2. Notwithstanding any provisions set forth above, nothing in these Terms may be used to interpret the provisions outlined in the Privacy Policy.
7.3. Correspondence should be sent to contact@technonws.com.
7.4. You agree to promptly report any copyright violations regarding the materials of the Site. If you have any claims regarding copyright infringement concerning the materials contained on the Site, please notify us at contact@technonws.com.
7.5. Materials may contain links to other websites, resources, and advertisers. As we are not responsible for the availability of these external resources or their content, you should direct any concerns regarding any external link to the administrator of the respective website.
8. Advertising and Partner Materials
8.1. The editorial board may not agree with the opinions of the authors and is not responsible for their materials.
8.2. When using materials, even partially, a reference to TechnoNews is mandatory (for web resources – a hyperlink).
8.3. Some materials may contain links to partners, which do not affect the content and policy of the editorial board but help the portal to develop.
8.4. Learn more about advertising: https://technonws.com/en/cooperation/.