Nova Gazette Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using the Nova Gazette website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must immediately stop using the website and any associated services.
  • Your continued use of the Nova Gazette website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, as may be amended from time to time.
  • These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.
  • You represent that you are at least 18 years old, or that you are using the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  • It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use regularly to stay informed of any changes.
  • Your use of certain features of the website may be subject to additional terms, which will be clearly presented in connection with those features.
  • If you violate any part of these Terms of Use, your right to access and use the Nova Gazette website will automatically terminate.

Limitation of Liability

  • Nova Gazette, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website.
  • The website and all content are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for making legal, financial, or other decisions.
  • Nova Gazette does not accept liability for any errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or losses, including loss of data or profits, arising from the use of the site.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nova Gazette’s total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of the website shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to Nova Gazette for accessing the website.
  • Nova Gazette shall not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the use or misuse of any content posted on the site by third parties.
  • The limitations of liability apply regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
  • Nova Gazette is not liable for any virus or other harmful components that may infect your computer equipment or other property due to your access to or use of the site.
  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nova Gazette from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms of Use.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
  • Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
  • You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within England and Wales for the resolution of any disputes.
  • Nova Gazette makes no representation that the content or use of the site complies with the laws of any other jurisdiction.
  • If you access the website from outside the United Kingdom, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
  • No action arising under these Terms of Use may be brought by you more than one year after the cause of action has accrued.
  • If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid under the law, such provision shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.
  • The failure of Nova Gazette to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Nova Gazette provides the website and its content on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • Nova Gazette expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Nova Gazette or through the website, shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
  • Nova Gazette does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
  • Nova Gazette does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the website.
  • You assume sole responsibility for your use of the website and the results obtained from such use.
  • Nova Gazette makes no warranties regarding the availability, reliability, or quality of any services accessed through the website.
  • Any reliance you place on the website’s content is strictly at your own risk.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on the Nova Gazette website, including articles, graphics, logos, trademarks, and design, is the exclusive property of Nova Gazette or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • The name "Nova Gazette" and all related logos, marks, and trade dress are protected and may not be used without the express written permission of Nova Gazette.
  • You may access and view the website content for personal, non-commercial use only; any other use requires prior written consent from Nova Gazette.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or otherwise exploit any content from the website without express authorisation.
  • If you submit content to Nova Gazette (such as comments or contributions), you grant Nova Gazette a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the website.
  • You warrant that any content you submit does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.
  • Nova Gazette reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use.
  • Unauthorised use of any Nova Gazette intellectual property may result in legal action.

Prohibited Uses

  • You agree not to use the Nova Gazette website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
  • You may not engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functioning or security of the website.
  • You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the site, including through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
  • Spamming, phishing, or transmitting unsolicited advertising or promotional materials is strictly forbidden.
  • You may not use the website to harass, abuse, defame, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others.
  • You are prohibited from uploading or distributing any material that is harmful, offensive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • You may not use automated means, such as bots or scrapers, to access the website or collect data without prior written consent.
  • Any attempt to interfere with the proper working of the website, including introducing viruses or other malicious code, is strictly prohibited.

Changes to Terms

  • Nova Gazette reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time, at its sole discretion.
  • Any changes to these Terms will become effective immediately upon posting on the website unless otherwise specified.
  • It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Use regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes.
  • Continued use of the website after changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
  • If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue your use of the website.
  • Nova Gazette may, but is not obligated to, provide notice of material changes to these Terms via email or by posting a prominent notice on the website.
  • The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of the Terms of Use document.
  • Nova Gazette is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to review the Terms for any changes.