Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to HTechNews! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HTechNews website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using HTechNews, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

Description of Service

HTechNews is a premium fashion and lifestyle blogging platform that provides users with the ability to read fashion content, and for registered Authors and Admins, to create, publish, and manage blog posts, engage with readers through comments, and build a fashion content community.

The Service includes but is not limited to: blog post creation and publishing, content management system, user profiles, commenting system, newsletter subscription, search functionality, and related features.

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of HTechNews, you must register for an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

User Roles

HTechNews has two user roles:

• Author: Can create, edit, and delete their own blog posts; manage their profile; post comments
• Admin: Has full control over all content, users, categories, tags, comments, and platform settings

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or any conduct we deem harmful to the Service or other users.

User Content and Conduct

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you create and publish on HTechNews, including blog posts, comments, and profile information ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant HTechNews a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on the platform.

Content Guidelines

You agree that all User Content you submit will:

• Be accurate and not misleading
• Not infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Not contain viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Be relevant to fashion, lifestyle, and related topics

Prohibited Content

You may NOT post content that:

• Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or offensive
• Promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred
• Harasses, threatens, or bullies others
• Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material without authorization
• Violates copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Impersonates another person or entity
• Contains personal information of others without consent

Content Moderation

HTechNews reserves the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate. Comments are subject to moderation and approval before being publicly displayed.

Intellectual Property Rights

HTechNews Property

All content, features, and functionality of the HTechNews platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the overall design, are owned by HTechNews and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Frame or mirror any part of the Service

Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on HTechNews infringes your copyright, please contact us at copyright@htechnews.com with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

Privacy and Data Protection

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 Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Comments and Community Interaction

HTechNews provides a commenting system for users to engage with content and authors. By posting comments, you agree to:

• Be respectful and constructive in your interactions
• Provide your real name and valid email address (for guest comments)
• Not post spam, advertisements, or off-topic content
• Accept that comments are subject to moderation and approval
• Understand that inappropriate comments may be deleted without notice

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

No Professional Advice

Content on HTechNews is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional fashion, legal, financial, or medical advice. Always seek professional guidance for specific situations.

User Content Disclaimer

We are not responsible for User Content posted by authors or commenters. Views expressed by users do not represent the views of HTechNews. We do not endorse any User Content or guarantee its accuracy.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RUNWAYLOFT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services that are not owned or controlled by HTechNews. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that HTechNews shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites or services.

Indemnification

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

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may notify registered users via email or through the Service.

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HTechNews regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: