Effective Date: January 29, 2025
Welcome to Britannica! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content. By using Britannica (“we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Britannica (“the Website”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you agree that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. User Eligibility
To use our services, you must be at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you need parental consent. By using Britannica, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
4. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized account activity
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Content Ownership & Usage
5.1 Intellectual Property
All content on Britannica, including text, images, logos, and code, is owned by Britannica or its content providers and protected by intellectual property laws.
5.2 User-Generated Content
If you submit content (e.g., comments, reviews), you grant Britannica a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content.
You agree not to submit:
- False or misleading information
- Offensive, abusive, or illegal content
- Content that violates third-party rights
We reserve the right to remove or moderate user-generated content at our discretion.
6. Prohibited Activities
By using our Website, you agree not to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots) to access our services
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Distribute malware or harmful code
- Engage in spamming, harassment, or data scraping
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for their content, policies, or practices. Your interactions with third-party services are at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not warrant that:
- Our content is error-free or up to date
- The Website will be uninterrupted or secure
- Any errors will be corrected
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Britannica and its owners, affiliates, or employees will not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities
If you are dissatisfied with our services, your sole remedy is to discontinue use.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Britannica, its owners, affiliates, and employees harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Any third-party claims related to your content
11. Termination of Service
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at our discretion, without notice, for violations of these Terms or other harmful activities.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. In case of disputes, you agree to first contact us at support@britan-nica.com. If unresolved, disputes will be handled through binding arbitration or mediation in accordance with applicable laws.
13. Privacy Policy
Your use of Britannica is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available [here].
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at:
- Support: support@britan-nica.com
- General Inquiries: info@britan-nica.com
- Editorial Inquiries: editorial@britan-nica.com
By using Britannica, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.