Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Breakline. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of breakline.news (the "Site"), an independent news publication operated by Breakline ("Breakline", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

Breakline provides news, journalism, and commentary for informational purposes. You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or copy content without permission
• Reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without proper attribution and permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or security
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Breakline's Content

All content on the Site, including articles, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is owned by or licensed to Breakline and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, transmit, or exploit any Content without our prior written permission, except as follows:

• You may link to our articles using standard web links
• You may share articles on social media using provided sharing tools
• You may quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
• You may print articles for personal, non-commercial use

Commercial Use and Republication

If you wish to republish, syndicate, or use our Content for commercial purposes, you must obtain written permission. Contact us at legal@breakline.news.

3. User-Submitted Content

If you submit news tips, comments, feedback, or other content to us ("User Content"), you grant Breakline a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such User Content in connection with our journalism and operations.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
• The User Content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The User Content is accurate and not misleading
• The User Content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or illegal material

4. Subscriptions and Newsletters

When you subscribe to our newsletter or other services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and current email address and contact information
• Receive email communications from Breakline
• Comply with these Terms

You may unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at hello@breakline.news.

5. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and advertisers. These links are provided for your convenience only. Breakline does not endorse and is not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
• Products or services advertised on the Site
• Privacy policies or data practices of third parties

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to those websites' terms and policies.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

Journalistic Content

Breakline strives to provide accurate, timely, and reliable news coverage. However:

• News evolves rapidly and information may become outdated or require correction
• We publish opinions and commentary that may not reflect our editorial position
• We are not responsible for errors or omissions in third-party content or sources
• Articles should not be construed as professional advice (legal, financial, medical, etc.)

"As Is" Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Breakline does not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Content will be accurate, complete, or current
• Defects will be corrected
• The Site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BREAKLINE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

In no event shall Breakline's total liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to us, if any, in the preceding 12 months.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Breakline and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Any User Content you submit

8. Copyright and DMCA

Breakline respects intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Site
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: legal@breakline.news

9. Modifications to the Site and Terms

Breakline reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part thereof) at any time without notice or liability.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the United States.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Breakline regarding the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.