Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using Broadway News Today (the "Website," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, registering, subscribing, commenting, or otherwise interacting with Broadway News Today, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to create an account or use interactive features of the Website. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice through our Website or via email to registered users. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Registration
To access certain features (such as commenting, saving articles, or subscribing to premium content), you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep this information updated.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this obligation.
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or illegal activity, or otherwise misused the Website.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, our servers, or any related systems or networks.
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access, collect, or copy content from the Website without our express written consent.
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of the Website.
- Use the Website to send unsolicited promotional messages, spam, or chain letters.
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Infringe upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties.
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Content
All content published on Broadway News Today, including but not limited to articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, video, audio, design, layout, logos, and trademarks, is owned by or licensed to Broadway News Today and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved unless explicitly stated otherwise.
6.2 Limited License to Use
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share links to our articles on social media and quote brief excerpts for editorial or educational purposes, provided you credit Broadway News Today and link back to the original source.
6.3 Prohibited Uses
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, or otherwise commercially exploit any content from the Website without our prior written permission. Republishing entire articles or substantial portions thereof on other websites, in print, or in any other medium is strictly prohibited.
6.4 User-Generated Content
By submitting comments, feedback, or any other content to the Website ("User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe upon any third party's rights.
7. Comments and Community Guidelines
We welcome thoughtful comments and discussion on our articles. To maintain a constructive environment, we ask that you:
- Stay on topic and contribute meaningfully to the discussion.
- Be respectful of other users, even when disagreeing.
- Avoid personal attacks, hate speech, harassment, or threats.
- Do not post advertising, promotional content, or spam.
- Do not share personal information of others without their consent.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any comments at our sole discretion. We may also ban users who repeatedly violate these guidelines.
8. Subscriptions and Paid Content
8.1 Subscription Plans
Some content or features may require a paid subscription. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to pay the applicable fees and any taxes. Pricing, billing cycles, and renewal terms will be clearly disclosed at the time of purchase.
8.2 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings, and the cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.
8.3 Refunds
Unless required by applicable law, all subscription fees are non-refundable. Refund requests for special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
8.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify subscription prices. Any price changes will be communicated to subscribers in advance and will apply only to subsequent billing periods.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or operation of any third party. Your interactions with third-party sites or services are governed by the terms and policies of those parties, and you access them at your own risk.
10. Advertising
Some content on our Website may include advertisements. We do not necessarily endorse the products or services advertised. Sponsored content, paid placements, and affiliate links will be clearly disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising laws.
11. Disclaimers
11.1 Editorial Disclaimer
The content on Broadway News Today is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and timeliness, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information, opinion, or material on the Website. Reliance on any such content is solely at your own risk.
11.2 No Professional Advice
Content on Broadway News Today does not constitute professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). You should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on information from our Website.
11.3 "As Is" Basis
The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Broadway News Today, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total cumulative liability to you for all claims arising from or related to your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Broadway News Today and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third party's rights; or (d) any content you submit to the Website.
14. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
15. DMCA / Copyright Complaints
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, please send a notice to us via our contact page with the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on our Website.
- Your contact information (name, address, phone, email).
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
We will respond to valid notices in accordance with applicable law and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
16. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability) will survive.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the operation of the Website, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of the jurisdiction in which the Website is operated, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent.
19. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Broadway News Today regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements.
21. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us through our contact page. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly.