1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using our Site or services on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these Terms for that organization and warranting that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. In that case, “you” and “your” will refer to that organization.

2. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the modified Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site or services after the posting of the modified Terms constitutes your agreement to be bound by the modifications. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

3. Use of the Site and Services

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Site and services. By using our Site and services, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

3.2 User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site or services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm, damage, or impair the Site or services. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
• Transmit any material that infringes on any intellectual property or other rights of any entity or person.
• Distribute viruses, malware, or any other harmful software.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or services.

3.3 Account Registration

To access certain features of our Site or services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your account password and agree not to disclose it to any third party.

4. Subscription Services

4.1 Subscription Fees

Certain services, such as access to premium content, may require a subscription. By subscribing to these services, you agree to pay all applicable fees associated with the subscription. Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as provided in these Terms.

4.2 Automatic Renewal

Unless you notify us before the end of the applicable subscription period that you wish to cancel your subscription, your subscription will automatically renew, and you authorize us to collect the applicable subscription fees using any payment method we have on record for you.

4.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time by following the instructions on the Site. If you cancel, you will retain access to the subscription services through the end of your paid subscription period.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content, features, and functionality on the Site and services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are the property of The Empire Magazine or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site and services for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms. Any other use of the Site or services is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance. We do not warrant that the Site or services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall The Empire Magazine, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents 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 use of or inability to use the Site or services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Empire Magazine, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers,