TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last Updated: 5 March 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Canister ("we," "us," or "our"), an opinion-based news and media platform hosted on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and extending across various digital channels.
By accessing or using The Canister’s online presence, including but not limited to:
• Our website (the “Site”),
• Our social media accounts (including but not limited to Twitter, Telegram, Discord, YouTube, and other platforms),
• Our newsletters, emails, and other digital communications,
• Any other services, platforms, or applications operated by The Canister,
you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other applicable policies.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of our Services.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
• "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing, browsing, or interacting with The Canister’s online presence.
• "Content" refers to all materials published or distributed by The Canister, including but not limited to articles, blogs, videos, images, graphics, and other digital media.
• "Services" include all functionalities provided by The Canister across its website, social media, and digital communication platforms.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By using The Canister’s Services, you confirm that:
• You are at least 18 years old or meet the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• You have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms.
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of our Services.
If you do not meet these requirements, you are not authorized to use The Canister’s Services.
4. Usage Rights & Restrictions
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You agree that you will not:
• Use the Services in a way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, or exploit any Content without our express written consent.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or other platforms.
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our Services.
Violation of these restrictions may result in termination of access and legal action.
5. Content Ownership & Intellectual Property
All Content, trademarks, logos, and proprietary materials displayed on The Canister’s platforms are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You acknowledge that:
• We own or have appropriate licenses for all Content published on our Services.
• You may not use, copy, modify, sell, or distribute any Content without our prior written authorization.
• If you contribute content to The Canister (e.g., comments, guest posts), you retain ownership but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your contributions.
• We reserve the right to modify, remove, or refuse publication of any user-generated content at our discretion.
6. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using The Canister’s Services:
• Posting illegal, defamatory, or false information.
• Harassing, abusing, or threatening others.
• Attempting to hack, disrupt, or compromise our security infrastructure.
• Impersonating another person or entity.
• Using bots, scripts, or automated tools without permission.
We reserve the right to investigate and take legal action against any User violating these terms.
7. Third-Party Links & External Content
The Canister may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These are provided for informational purposes only, and we:
• Do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for external content.
• Are not liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from third-party sites.
• Recommend that you review the Terms and Privacy Policies of any third-party services you engage with.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
• The Canister’s Content is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
• We do not guarantee that our Services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
• No financial, legal, or professional advice is provided, and any reliance on our Content is at your own risk.
You should always conduct your own independent research before making decisions based on our Content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Canister shall not be liable for:
• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities.
• Any reliance on information found on our platforms.
If you are dissatisfied with The Canister’s Services, your sole remedy is to discontinue use.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Canister, its affiliates, and team members from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your misuse of our Services.
• Your infringement of third-party rights.
11. Privacy & Data Collection
Your use of The Canister is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we:
• Collect, use, and store your personal data.
• Utilize cookies and tracking technologies.
By using our Services, you consent to our data policies.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws.
• Any disputes shall be resolved in the competent courts of the relevant jurisdiction.
• Users agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the designated courts for any legal matters.
13. Amendments & Updates
We reserve the right to update, modify, or change these Terms and Conditions at any time.
• Changes will be posted with an updated revision date.
• If significant updates are made, we may notify users via email or a notice on our website.
• Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Termination & Account Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have:
• Violated these Terms.
• Used our Services for illegal or disruptive activities.
Upon termination, provisions related to Content Ownership, Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall remain in effect.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms or to request permission for Content usage, please contact us at:
Email: thecanister@protonmail.com