Terms of Service
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Ascendé Magazine. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Ascendé Magazine. Ascendé Magazine offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/or subscribing to our publication or engaging with any of our affiliate content, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including any additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, subscribers, partners, and/or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any of our services.
Any new features, resources, or tools added to the current site shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for updates. Your continued use of or access to the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 1 – USER ELIGIBILITY
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your country, state, or province of residence. You may not use our site or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or code of a destructive nature. A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your access to the Service.
SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time. Your content (excluding payment details, which are processed securely) may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks, and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service, without express written permission from us. Headings used in this agreement are included for convenience and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete, or current. The content on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting more complete or timely sources.
This site may contain historical information that is not current and is provided for reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of the site at any time, with no obligation to update any information. You agree it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND CONTENT
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part of its content) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 5 – SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AFFILIATE CONTENT
Digital subscriptions and content may be available for purchase or access via our website. All details regarding what is included in your subscription will be clearly outlined at the point of purchase.
We also share or recommend affiliate products and services through curated links, editorial content, or other digital placements. Any purchases you make through those links are subject to the third-party provider’s terms and conditions. We may receive a commission or compensation if you choose to purchase through our affiliate links. However, Ascendé Magazine is not liable for any aspect of your transaction with third-party retailers.
SECTION 6 – OPTIONAL TOOLS AND SERVICES
We may provide you with access to third-party tools which we neither monitor nor control. You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools “as is” and “as available” without any warranties or endorsements. We are not liable for any issues arising from your use of optional third-party tools or features.
SECTION 7 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Service may include links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating their content or accuracy, and we do not warrant and will not have any liability for third-party materials, products, or services.
Please review any third-party’s policies carefully before engaging in any transactions. Complaints, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.
SECTION 8 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND SUBMISSIONS
If you submit any ideas, proposals, creative materials, or other content (collectively, “comments”), you agree that we may use them without restriction. We are not obligated to maintain comments in confidence, pay compensation, or respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor or remove content we determine to be unlawful, offensive, or in violation of these Terms.
You agree your comments will not violate any third-party rights and will not contain offensive or illegal content. You may not impersonate others or mislead us as to the origin of any submission.
SECTION 9 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
SECTION 10 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be content on our site that contains typographical errors or inaccuracies. We reserve the right to correct such errors and to update information without prior notice. We do not undertake any obligation to clarify or update information except as required by law.
SECTION 11 – PROHIBITED USES
You are prohibited from using the site or its content:
(a) for any unlawful purpose;
(b) to solicit others to perform unlawful acts;
(c) to violate regulations or laws;
(d) to infringe upon intellectual property rights;
(e) to harass, abuse, defame, or discriminate;
(f) to submit false information;
(g) to upload viruses or malicious code;
(h) to collect personal information of others;
(i) to spam, phish, or scrape;
(j) for obscene or immoral purposes; or
(k) to interfere with the security features of the site.
We reserve the right to terminate your use for violating any of these prohibited uses.
SECTION 12 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee that use of our service will be uninterrupted or error-free. The Service and all content delivered to you through it are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, either express or implied.
In no case shall Ascendé Magazine, our editors, contributors, affiliates, or partners be liable for any damages including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or savings, arising from your use of any service or content. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so certain limitations may not apply to you.
SECTION 13 – INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ascendé Magazine and our affiliates, partners, editors, and contributors from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
SECTION 14 – TERMINATION
These Terms remain in effect unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate at any time by ceasing use of our site. We may also terminate or suspend your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, if you fail to comply with these Terms.
SECTION 15 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms of Service and any policies posted by us constitute the entire agreement between you and us, superseding any prior agreements.
SECTION 16 – GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ascendé Magazine is operated.
SECTION 17 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at help@ascendemagazine.com