Acceptance of Terms
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before you start to use the website. By accessing and using the FAITH Syndicated website (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
1. Intellectual Property
All content available on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, software, audio, and any other materials (collectively, "Content") is the property of FAITH Catholic or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Ownership: You acknowledge that FAITH Catholic retains all rights, titles, and interest in and to the Content, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Use Restrictions: You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or otherwise use any Content from the Site without express written permission from FAITH Catholic, except as provided for in these Terms.
- Limited License: FAITH Catholic grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use of the Content is strictly prohibited without permission from FAITH Catholic.
2. User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to the Site, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or forum posts (collectively, "User Content"), you grant FAITH Catholic a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, display, modify, adapt, and distribute such User Content in any manner, including for promotional purposes.
- Responsibility for User Content: You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit. You agree that you will not submit any content that is defamatory, offensive, infringing upon intellectual property rights, or in violation of any applicable laws.
3. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the Site in any way that:
- Violates any applicable local, state, or international law or regulation.
- Infringes the intellectual property rights of FAITH Catholic or any third party.
- Disrupts the normal functioning of the Site, including but not limited to uploading viruses, malware, or engaging in "hacking" activities.
- Engages in unauthorized data collection or solicitation of personal information from users.
4. Content Protection
You agree not to engage in any activities that would circumvent or attempt to circumvent measures designed to protect the Content, including but not limited to downloading, copying, or otherwise exploiting the Content for commercial purposes.
- Copyright Notice: All Content on the Site is copyrighted and protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the Content without permission may result in legal action.
- Images: With permission from FAITH Catholic, all images must be used exclusively in conjunction with the original article or content in which they were originally published.
5. Termination
FAITH Catholic reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the content on this Site if you violate any of these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you shall immediately cease, and you must promptly delete or destroy all Content obtained from the Site.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- No Warranties: The Site and its Content are provided "as is" and without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
- Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, FAITH Catholic shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
7. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Site, you consent to the practices outlined in the Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to Terms
FAITH Catholic reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
FAITH Catholic
1500 E. Saginaw St.
Lansing, MI 48906
editor@faithcatholic.com
517-853-7600
Last Updated: November 2024