By accessing, browsing, or using any services provided by The Daily Pulse (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Daily Pulse Media Group, Inc. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, and continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Description of Services
The Daily Pulse provides a digital news platform offering original journalism, aggregated news content, opinion pieces, multimedia features, newsletters, and related digital services. Our platform may include subscription tiers, free content access, advertising-supported models, and interactive features such as comments, social sharing, and personalized recommendations.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free access to the Site. Technical maintenance, third-party service dependencies, or unforeseen circumstances may occasionally limit availability.
3. User Accounts & Registration
Certain features require account creation. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to maintain accuracy. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities occurring under your account.
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, exhibit suspicious activity, or fail verification requirements.
4. User-Generated Content
The Daily Pulse may allow users to post comments, submit tips, participate in polls, or contribute to community discussions. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content on or through the Site.
Important: You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit. You are solely responsible for your submissions, which must not infringe upon third-party rights, contain malware, or violate applicable laws.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms, community guidelines, or applicable regulations.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and the underlying structure and design, is the exclusive property of The Daily Pulse or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of The Daily Pulse. They may not be used without prior written permission. All other trademarks on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
Fair use for educational, journalistic, or critical purposes is permitted with proper attribution. Direct linking is allowed; framing, scraping, or bulk data extraction without authorization is strictly prohibited.
6. Prohibited Conduct
When using our services, you agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of local, national, or international laws
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
Interfere with or disrupt the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other systems or networks
Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access the Site for unauthorized data collection
Distribute spam, chain letters, or unauthorized advertising
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express written consent
7. Privacy & Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DAILY PULSE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free; that defects will be corrected; or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. News content is time-sensitive and subject to correction; we strive for accuracy but do not guarantee completeness or timeliness.
9. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DAILY PULSE, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SITE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE; OR (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PRECEDING TWELVE MONTHS.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect (via email, Site notice, or account notification). What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
For disputes under $10,000, you agree to participate in binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, subject to the exceptions provided in its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
The Daily Pulse Media Group, Inc.
Legal & Compliance Department
123 Media Boulevard, Suite 400
New York, NY 10001
Email: legal@thedailypulse.com
Phone: (212) 555-0198