Effective Date: June 18, 2025
Welcome to www.curatedwebstories.com (the “Website”), operated by Curated Web Stories LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you (“you” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, and such changes will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use the Website, and you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the Website.
2. Use of the Website
2.1 Permitted Use
The Website provides access to curated web stories, articles, and related content for personal, non-commercial use. You may view, share, and interact with content as permitted by the Website’s functionality, subject to these Terms.
2.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.
- Copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content without prior written permission, except as allowed by applicable copyright laws.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or any user accounts.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or violates the rights of others.
- Interfere with the Website’s operation or other users’ experience, including through viruses or malicious code.
2.3 Account Responsibilities
If you create an account on the Website, you are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete information during registration.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership
All content on the Website, including text, images, videos, web stories, logos, and design elements (collectively, “Content”), is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Website’s design, code, and structure are also proprietary.
3.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without our express written consent.
3.3 User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Website (e.g., comments, reviews, or stories), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it complies with these Terms.
4. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party content (e.g., web stories from external publishers). We do not endorse or control such third-party sites or content and are not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or availability. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
5. Privacy
Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices outlined in the Privacy Policy.
6. Disclaimers
6.1 “As Is” Basis
The Website and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
6.2 Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date Content, we do not guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or timeliness. You rely on the Content at your own risk.
6.3 Availability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website. We may suspend or discontinue the Website or any part thereof at our discretion without notice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or goodwill. This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease, and any provisions of these Terms that should survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, disclaimers, liability) will remain in effect.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware. You waive any objections to jurisdiction or venue in such courts.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements.
11.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
11.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
11.4 Assignment
We may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.