Effective Date: 9/09/2024
Welcome to SnapWire! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SnapWire website, mobile applications, and associated services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using SnapWire, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old or have the permission of a parent or guardian. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SnapWire.
2. Changes to the Terms
SnapWire reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes through email or by posting updates on our website. Continued use of the Service after such changes means you accept the modified Terms.
3. User Responsibilities
When using our Service, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account or submitting content.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use.
- Use SnapWire for lawful purposes only, and in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
4. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any laws, third-party rights, or the Terms outlined herein.
- Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content.
- Engage in any unauthorized copying, distribution, modification, or resale of content from SnapWire.
- Use any automated systems (e.g., bots) to access or collect data from SnapWire without permission.
- Engage in disruptive activities like hacking, flooding, or spamming on our platform.
5. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property
All content on SnapWire, including text, images, videos, articles, and other media, is either owned by or licensed to SnapWire and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- User Content: By submitting content (comments, reviews, articles, videos) to SnapWire, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, distribute, and display your content across our platforms. You retain ownership of your content but agree to allow SnapWire to use it in any manner that supports the Service.
- You warrant that the content you submit does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party.
6. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our [Privacy Policy](https://snapwire.press/privacy-policy/) for information on how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
SnapWire may include links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. These links are provided for your convenience, but SnapWire is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party sites.
8. Disclaimers
- SnapWire strives to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information. However, the content available on our Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the content.
- You acknowledge that the use of our Service is at your own risk. We disclaim any liability for errors, interruptions, or other issues arising from your use of the Service.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, SnapWire and its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Service.
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your content or personal information.
- Any conduct or content of third parties on the Service.
Our liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service is limited to the amount paid by you, if any, to use the Service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SnapWire and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Any content you submit to the Service.
11. Termination
SnapWire reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account or access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable law. Upon termination, any licenses or rights granted to you in these Terms will cease immediately.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Australia for the resolution of any legal matters arising out of these Terms.
13. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through informal negotiation by contacting us directly. If we are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation, you agree to submit to binding arbitration in accordance with Australian law.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms you agree to when using specific aspects of the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and SnapWire concerning the Service. They supersede any prior agreements or communications.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: