Welcome to Critival, accessible at https://critival.com. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and content related to environmental critique and sustainability. By accessing or using Critival, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our site.
Use of Our Website
1. Eligibility
By using Critival, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the site. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the website complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
2. Account Registration
To access certain features of Critival, such as commenting on articles or subscribing to newsletters, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and keep your account information updated.
3. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use Critival for any unlawful activities or in violation of our community standards. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Posting false or misleading information.
- Sharing or distributing spam, malware, or harmful content.
- Engaging in abusive, threatening, or harassing behavior towards our team or other users.
- Copying or redistributing any content without prior written consent.
Intellectual Property
All content provided on Critival, including articles, graphics, logos, and other media, is the intellectual property of Critival or our content creators. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without explicit permission.
1. User-Generated Content
By submitting any content to Critival, including comments, reviews, or suggestions, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, publish, and distribute the content across our platforms. You retain ownership of your original work but agree that Critival may use it for promotional or informational purposes.
2. Content Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate, well-researched information on environmental issues, but we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information. Opinions expressed in articles or content are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Critival as a whole.
Third-Party Links
Critival may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Limitation of Liability
1. No Warranties
Critival is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, whether expressed or implied, regarding the website’s availability, accuracy, or suitability for any particular purpose. We do not guarantee that Critival will be free of errors, interruptions, or security breaches.
2. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Critival shall not be held liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from your use of the website or reliance on any information provided on the site. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, business interruptions, or any other harm related to your use of Critival.
3. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Critival, its team members, affiliates, and partners harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the website or any violation of these Terms.
Modifications to Terms
Critival reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If any significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or a prominent notice on the website. By continuing to use Critival after such changes, you agree to the updated Terms.
Termination of Use
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to Critival at our discretion, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct detrimental to our website, team, or community. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will continue to apply, including intellectual property rights and limitation of liability.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Oregon, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Portland, Oregon.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contact@critival.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Green Lane, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97201, USA