Terms of Use – North City Journal

By accessing or using the North City Journal website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use or access the site.
Your continued use of the site following any modification to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and contributors.
You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and to abide by its terms.

You may not use North City Journal for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
Hacking, attempting to gain unauthorized access, or interfering with the site’s security or networks is strictly forbidden.
You are prohibited from transmitting any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to or through the site.
Spamming, flooding, phishing, or sending unsolicited messages or advertisements is not allowed.
Harassing, threatening, abusing, or impersonating others via the site is strictly prohibited.
You may not use any automated means, such as bots or scripts, to access, scrape, or collect data from the site without permission.
Posting or sharing content that is obscene, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable is not permitted.
You agree not to infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights of North City Journal or any third party.

All content, including articles, text, images, graphics, and the North City Journal name and logo, are the exclusive property of North City Journal or its licensors.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, or create derivative works from any content without explicit written permission from North City Journal.
User-submitted content, if accepted and published, is licensed to North City Journal on a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free basis for use, reproduction, modification, and display on the site.
You retain ownership of any original content you submit, but grant North City Journal the rights necessary to display and promote that content.
Trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the site are protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws.
You may not use North City Journal’s name, logo, or other proprietary materials for any purpose without prior written consent.
Third-party content or links are subject to their respective intellectual property rights and usage terms.

The North City Journal website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind.
North City Journal disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on the site.
North City Journal makes no warranty that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
You use the site at your own risk, and any reliance on the site’s content is solely at your discretion.
No advice or information obtained from North City Journal, whether oral or written, will create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the North City Journal website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Canada.
You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Canada for any legal proceedings related to these Terms.
If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under Canadian law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
You are responsible for compliance with all local laws and regulations when accessing the site from outside Canada.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, North City Journal and its affiliates, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site.
This limitation applies regardless of the nature of the claim, including but not limited to contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
North City Journal is not liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or unauthorized access to your personal information.
Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the site or its content is to stop using the site.
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Canadian law.
North City Journal does not assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services linked to or from the site.

North City Journal reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time, at its sole discretion.
Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the website.
We may, but are not obligated to, provide notice of material changes by email or through prominent notice on the site.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.
Your continued use of the site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue your use of North City Journal.