Terms of Service

Welcome to VIEWPOINT. These User Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, content, and other services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Services.​

1. Acceptance of Terms​

By using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and any additional guidelines or rules posted on our Services. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.​

2. Eligibility​

Our Services are available to individuals who are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, you may not use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are 13 years of age or older and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.​

3. User Responsibilities​

When using our Services, you agree to:​

  • Comply with Laws: Use the Services in accordance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, regulations, and rules (including copyright laws).​
  • Respect Others: Treat other users, our team, and third parties with respect. Do not engage in harassment, discrimination, or any behavior that is harmful, threatening, or offensive.​
  • Provide Accurate Information: If you create an account or submit information (e.g., feedback, comments), ensure the information is truthful and up-to-date. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and any activity associated with your account.​
  • Use Services as Intended: Use the Services only for their intended purpose—accessing and engaging with news content, providing feedback, and participating in permitted interactions (e.g., commenting). Do not use the Services for any unauthorized or fraudulent activity.​

4. Prohibited Activities​

To protect our community and maintain the integrity of our Services, you agree not to:​

  • Post Harmful Content: Upload, post, or share content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, violent, discriminatory, or infringes on the rights of others (including copyrights, trademarks, or privacy rights).​
  • Misuse the Platform: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access, collect, or disrupt the Services (e.g., spamming comments, inflating traffic, or bypassing security measures).​
  • Harm Security: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, user accounts, or networks, or introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code.​
  • Violate Intellectual Property: Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify our content (e.g., articles, images, logos) without explicit written permission from VIEWPOINT.​
  • Impersonate Others: Pretend to be VIEWPOINT, a member of our team, another user, or a third party.​

5. Content on Our Services​

  • User-Generated Content: When you submit content (e.g., comments, feedback, story tips), you grant VIEWPOINT a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute that content for the purpose of operating and improving our Services. You retain ownership of your content but warrant that you have the right to share it and that it does not violate these Terms or third-party rights.​
  • Our Content: All content on our Services (including articles, images, videos, logos, and trademarks) is the property of VIEWPOINT or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may access and display this content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify it or remove any copyright or proprietary notices.​

6. Intellectual Property​

VIEWPOINT and its logos, brand names, and trademarks are the exclusive property of VIEWPOINT. Nothing in these Terms grants you the right to use our intellectual property without prior written permission. If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on our Services, please contact us at legal@viewpoint.com with details of the alleged infringement.​

7. Privacy​

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.​

8. Disclaimer of Warranties​

Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that the content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. We disclaim all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.​

9. Limitation of Liability​

To the maximum extent permitted by law, VIEWPOINT and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or damages from reliance on content. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or the Services shall not exceed $100.​

10. Modifications to Services​

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.