Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to bertlitzpublishing.com. Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using our website and services. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms govern your access to and use of all content, functionality, and services provided by Bertlitz Publishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) via bertlitzpublishing.com.

2. Definitions

– “Service” refers to the website bertlitzpublishing.com and any related features, tools, or services provided by us.
– “User” means any individual or entity accessing the Service.
– “Content” refers to all text, graphics, images, audio, video, data, and other materials available through the Service, whether provided by us or users.
– “Account” refers to a registered user profile used to access and utilize certain features of the Service.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use or access the Service.

4. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the site. Continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. You are encouraged to review these Terms regularly.

5. Use of Services

Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Account
You may be required to create an account to access certain features. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering and to keep that information updated. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive purpose. Prohibited activities include, without limitation:
– Engaging in any activity that violates another’s rights or the law.
– Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems.
– Distributing malicious software or spam.
– Impersonating any person or entity.
– Using bots, scrapers, or automated systems without authorization.

6. Intellectual Property

All content and materials on bertlitzpublishing.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Bertlitz Publishing or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the content without our prior written consent.

7. User-Generated Content

Where applicable, you may submit content to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and display your content in connection with the operation of the Service. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe any third party’s intellectual property or rights.

We reserve the right to remove or refuse any content that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy available on bertlitzpublishing.com.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or accuracy of any third-party sites or services. Inclusion of third-party links or services does not imply endorsement. You access and use these services at your own risk.

10. Disclaimers and Liability

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bertlitz Publishing shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bertlitz Publishing, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice or liability. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Bertlitz Publishing operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

14. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Bertlitz Publishing with respect to your use of the Service and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings, whether oral or written.

Severability
If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity of any remaining provisions.

Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and any failure by us to assert a right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15. Contact Info

For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].