Terms of Service for The Hard News Daily

1. Introduction: By utilizing The Hard News Daily, you consent to adhere to these Terms of Service (sometimes referred to as Terms of Use or Terms and Conditions). Your utilization of our website establishes a legally binding agreement between you and The Hard News Daily. If you disagree with any aspect of these Terms, you must promptly cease using the website.

2. Use of Website: The Hard News Daily is a news site offering articles and informational stuff for public consumption. The material on our website is designated for your personal, non-commercial utilization. Content may be read, viewed, and downloaded for personal knowledge and study; but, any other use, including commercial reproduction or redistribution, is banned without our authorization. All content is subject to modification without prior notification; we do not provide that the site will be continuous, devoid of errors, or entirely current.

3. User Conduct: You agree to use The Hard News Daily responsibly and lawfully. In particular, you must not:

• Utilize automated tools or programs (including bots, spiders, or scrapers) to download, replicate, traverse, or surveil the site’s content.
• Impair the website’s functionality or security (such as hacking, probing, or circumventing access controls).
• Eliminate or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notifications on the website.
• Do not frame, mirror, or deep-link to the site without explicit authorization, nor utilize our name, logos, or trademarks to imply sponsorship or support.
• Upload or send any content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, infringing, or otherwise objectionable; or violate any individual’s legal rights.
• Facilitate or promote participation in any of the aforementioned banned activities.

Noncompliance with these regulations may lead to the revocation of your access or user account (where applicable) without prior notification. We retain the authority to suspend or terminate accounts that misuse the service. Be advised that, similar to other news platforms, any illicit or unauthorized activities are expressly prohibited.

4. Intellectual Property Rights: All content on The Hard News Daily, encompassing text, graphics, logos, pictures, photographs, videos, and editorial material, is owned by The Hard News Daily or its licensors and is safeguarded globally by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property legislation. Our name and logo constitute our trademarks. You are provided a restricted, revocable license to access and utilize the site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any alternative use (including but not limited to copying, changing, reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works) is expressly forbidden unless prior written consent is obtained from us. MediaNews Group’s conditions specifically declare that all news items, photos, and other components constitute “valuable intellectual property” of the publisher and necessitate written consent for reuse.

5. User-Generated Content: By submitting comments or other content (including letters, tips, or forum posts) to The Hard News Daily, you affirm that you possess ownership or the requisite rights to that work. You maintain ownership over your submissions; however, by publishing them, you grant The Hard News Daily a global, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to utilize, reproduce, alter, and display your work on our website and in any associated media. We reserve the right to delete or reject any user content that contravenes these Terms or relevant legislation. We adhere to copyright legislation, such as the DMCA in the United States; therefore, if you contribute content that violates the rights of others, we retain the authority to disable or remove it upon receiving appropriate notification.

6. Third-Party Links: This site may include links to external websites or services offered by third parties. These links are offered for convenience and do not signify support or accountability for those websites. We neither control nor bear responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked site. You recognize and accept that utilizing third-party links is at your own peril. It is imperative to examine the terms and privacy policies of every website accessed via a link from our site, as our Terms and Privacy Policy are not applicable to those sites.

7. Disclaimers (No Warranties): The Hard News Daily and its content are offered “as is” and “as available,” without any guarantees or warranties whatsoever. We offer no assurances concerning the correctness, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content. For instance, we do not provide that the site will be devoid of errors, consistently safe or free from viruses, nor that it will fulfill your requirements. You recognize that any utilization of the site is undertaken at your own peril. We also elucidate that our content serves solely for general informational purposes; it does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such.

8. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent allowed by law, The Hard News Daily (including its proprietors, editors, contributors, and affiliates) shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from your utilization of the site. This include indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data loss, business interruption, or reputational harm. Notwithstanding our prior notification regarding the potential for such damages, we shall not assume liability. Your only recourse for discontent with the site is to cease its usage. In any case, our overall responsibility is confined to the maximum extent permitted by relevant legislation.

9. Indemnification: You consent to indemnify, defend, and protect The Hard News Daily and its officers, agents, and employees against any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from your breach of these Terms or any law or the rights of a third party. If you upload illegal content or infringe copyright, you are liable for any ensuing claims against us.

10. Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to amend or revise these Terms at any moment, at our own discretion. Any modifications will take effect immediately following publication on this website (for instance, by revising the “Last Updated” date). You are obligated to frequently examine the Terms. By persisting in the use of The Hard News Daily subsequent to the posting of any modifications, you consent to adhere to the revised Terms. If you disagree with the amended Terms, you must cease using the site.

11. Governing Law: The Terms and your utilization of The Hard News Daily are regulated by the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Hard News Daily is based. Given our global audience, it is essential to designate a controlling law. In accordance with regular procedure, we apply the law of our home jurisdiction to eliminate ambiguity. All legal actions or proceedings related to these Terms shall be conducted only in the courts of that jurisdiction.

12. Contact Us: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at Editor@thehardnewsdaily@gmail.com. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns.

Sources: The aforementioned phrases are derived from conventional practices and instances observed in comparable news and media websites, tailored for The Hard News Daily. By using our site, you confirm that you have read and comprehended these Terms and consent to adhere to them.