Table of Contents
- Agreement to Terms
- Intellectual Property Rights
- User Accounts and Subscriptions
- Service Availability and Modifications
- User-Generated Content and Comments
- Professional Advice Disclaimer
- Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
- Limitation of Liability
- Indemnification
- Third-Party Links and Content
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Governing Law
- Changes to Terms
- Contact Information
- Copyright Infringement and DMCA Notices
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using AQ Media ("we," "our," or "us") at aq-media.info (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AQ Media. Please read them carefully before using our services.
Intellectual Property Rights
Content Ownership and Licensing
The content on AQ Media is created by our diverse team of expert contributors across Business & Finance, Technology & Science, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Sports, and Arts & Culture. All content is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Content Usage Rights
Our content may be shared under the following conditions:
- Limited excerpts (up to 150 words) may be quoted with proper attribution
- Full articles may not be republished without express written permission
- Social media sharing through provided share buttons is encouraged
- Academic and research citations are permitted with proper attribution
Attribution Requirements
When sharing or citing our content, you must:
- Include the article title
- Provide the author's name (if specified)
- Include a visible and clickable link to the original article
- Mention AQ Media as the source
- Not modify or misrepresent the content
- Not present the content as your own
Prohibited Usage
Our content may not be:
- Republished in full without permission
- Modified or altered
- Used for commercial purposes without license
- Scraped or automatically harvested
- Translated without permission
- Used in a misleading or deceptive way
- Incorporated into derivative works without permission
Fair Use and Academic Citations
We support:
- Academic citations with proper attribution
- News reporting with proper credit
- Commentary and criticism with appropriate references
- Educational use within fair use guidelines
Content Removal Requests
For takedown requests:
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Submission Process
- Submit your request through our Contact Form
- Include the specific URL(s) of the content in question
- Explain the basis for your request
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Required Documentation
- Proof of copyright ownership or right to represent the copyright holder
- Official identification
- Detailed explanation of the infringement
- Declaration of good faith belief in your claim
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Response Timeline
- We will acknowledge receipt within 3 business days
- Valid requests will be processed within a reasonable timeframe
- We may seek clarification or additional information if needed
We reserve all rights not expressly granted in these terms.
User Accounts and Subscriptions
Account Creation and Security
When you create an account on AQ Media, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
Prohibited Account Activities
You may not:
- Create accounts using automated means or under false pretenses
- Create more than one account for yourself
- Share your account credentials with others
- Use another user's account
- Sell, transfer, or assign your account to anyone else
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms or remain inactive for extended periods.
Password Security
- Your account password is encrypted and stored securely
- We cannot access your actual password
- Password reset requests require email verification
- You are responsible for maintaining password confidentiality
- We recommend using strong, unique passwords
Subscription Terms (if applicable)
- We may offer both free and paid subscription options
- Subscription fees are subject to change with notice
- We reserve the right to modify subscription features and benefits
- Upon cancellation, access continues until the next scheduled renewal date
- No partial refunds are provided for cancelled subscriptions
- We are not liable for service interruptions and no refunds will be issued for temporary service unavailability
- We maintain the right to terminate or modify any subscription at our discretion
Service Availability and Modifications
Service Interruptions
We strive to provide continuous access to our Website, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We are not liable for:
- Website downtime
- Server interruptions
- Data loss
- Service delays
- Technical issues beyond our control
Modification Rights
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any part of our Website without notice
- Change our subscription terms and pricing
- Update these Terms at any time
- Modify, suspend, or terminate accounts
- Add or remove features
- Change our content strategy and coverage focus
Material Changes
For any material changes to our services or terms:
- We will provide reasonable advance notice via our website or by email
- We will give you an opportunity to export your content from our services
- We will offer you the option to terminate your use of the affected services
User-Generated Content and Comments
When posting comments, you agree that your content:
- Is accurate and lawful
- Does not violate any rights
- Is not harmful, offensive, or inappropriate
- Does not promote illegal activities
- Does not contain discriminatory, hateful, or aggressive content
- Does not contain promotional or commercial content
- May be moderated or removed at our discretion
- Can be used by us for promotional purposes
Content License
By posting or submitting content on our website (such as comments, profile information, or other materials), you grant AQ Media a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with providing our services.
This license exists only for the purpose of operating and improving our services. You retain all ownership rights to your content.
Moderation Rights
We maintain absolute discretion in content moderation and reserve the right to:
- Remove any user-generated content without notice
- Ban users who violate these Terms
- Edit or delete comments
- Disable comments on individual articles
- Suspend the comment feature website-wide
- Take any other moderation action we deem necessary
Comments containing any of the following will be removed and may result in account termination:
- Illegal content or promotion of illegal activities
- Discriminatory, hateful, or harassing content
- Threats or incitement to violence
- Spam or promotional content
- Personal attacks or aggressive behavior
- Intentionally false or misleading information
- Private or personal information about others
Reporting Inappropriate Content
Severe violations of our comment policy can be reported through our Contact Form. However:
- We are not obligated to respond to all reports
- Our moderation decisions are final
- We may preserve reported content for legal purposes
- The reporting process may be modified at any time
Professional Advice Disclaimer
Not Professional Advice
Content on our Website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as:
- Professional financial advice
- Medical or health advice
- Legal advice
- Professional consulting services
- Professional recommendations
- Licensed guidance of any kind
- Guarantee of any specific outcome
Financial Content
Our financial content does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Financial markets involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Health and Medical Content
Our health and wellness content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Technical Content
Our technical content is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties about the accuracy or reliability of our technical guides. Always back up your data before implementing technical changes.
Risk Acknowledgment
Our content:
- Presents possibilities, not guarantees
- Cannot predict individual outcomes
- May not be suitable for your situation
- Could be outdated or inaccurate despite our best efforts
- Might not account for your specific circumstances
- Should never be the sole basis for any decision
- May not reflect current market conditions or regulations
Your Responsibility
You explicitly acknowledge that:
- You will seek appropriate professional advice
- You understand the limitations of our content
- You accept all risks of using our content
- You will verify information independently
- You will not hold us liable for any outcomes
- You understand we don't provide professional services
- Your circumstances may require different solutions
- Professional advice may contradict our content
Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
Affiliate Relationships
- We may participate in affiliate marketing programs
- We may earn commissions from qualified purchases
- Our recommendations are based on genuine belief in product value
- We maintain editorial independence regardless of affiliate relationships
- Affiliate links are typically identified as such
Disclosure Policy
When we include affiliate links in our content:
- We will disclose this relationship at the beginning of the content or near the affiliate link
- We will only recommend products we believe provide actual value
- Our reviews and recommendations are based on research and genuine assessment
- Earning commissions does not influence our editorial decisions
- We prioritize reader trust over commercial relationships
Limitation of Liability
No Warranties
The Website is provided "as is" without any guarantees or warranty. We make no warranties, express or implied, including:
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy of content
- Availability of service
Liability Limits
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AQ Media and its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Business losses
- Loss of data
- Loss of profits
- Service interruptions
- Technical issues
- Third-party actions
This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the amount you have paid to AQ Media in the past twelve months, or €100.00, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless AQ Media, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of a third party
- Your user-generated content
This indemnification includes reasonable attorney fees and costs associated with investigating, defending, or settling any claim.
Third-Party Links and Content
External Links
- We may include links to external websites
- We are not responsible for third-party content
- We do not endorse external websites
- You access third-party content at your own risk
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Content management (Ghost CMS)
- Website hosting
- Email communications
- Analytics
- Domain management
- Form processing
- Website backups
- Code repository
As our website grows, we may introduce additional services such as:
- Payment processing
- Content delivery
- Subscription management
Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Website is also governed by our:
We encourage you to review these documents to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. As we are based in Madrid, Spanish law, including the Spanish Data Protection Law (LOPDGDD) and EU legislation such as the GDPR, apply to our operations.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Spain.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Posting notices on the Website
- Sending emails to subscribers for significant changes
Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
For questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact Form
Copyright Infringement and DMCA Notices
If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please send a notice of copyright infringement to our Contact Form with the subject line "DMCA Notice".
Your notice must include:
- An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on our website
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf
We will promptly investigate and take appropriate action in response to valid DMCA notices.
Counter-Notification Procedure
If your content has been removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, and telephone number
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Spanish courts
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with your content?
You may share short excerpts (up to 150 words) with proper attribution, including a link back to the original article. For more extensive use, please contact us for permission.
Do you offer refunds for subscriptions?
No, we do not offer refunds for subscription payments. When you cancel a subscription, you will continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
You can report inappropriate comments by contacting us through our Contact Form with details about the comment in question.
Can I use your content for educational purposes?
Yes, our content may be used for educational purposes under fair use guidelines, with proper attribution including the article title, author name, and a link to the original article.
How do I know if a link is an affiliate link?
We disclose affiliate relationships at the beginning of content that contains affiliate links or near the affiliate link itself with a clear designation.
