Terms

Welcome to smithglobalmedia.com, owned by Smith Global Media. By accessing the Site through various means, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Permitted Use

1.1 You may download, view, and use material from the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use, especially for commercial or business purposes, requires prior written consent from Smith Global Media.

1.2 You agree not to use the Site for unlawful activities, posting offensive content, compromising privacy, or engaging in unsolicited advertising. Your use should not bring Smith Global Media into disrepute.

2. Registration

If you register with Smith Global Media:

2.1 Provide accurate registration information, update it promptly, and keep your password confidential.

2.2 Notify Smith Global Media immediately of any unauthorized use of your password.

3. Removal of Material and Access Cancellation

3.1 Smith Global Media may cancel your registration or deny access without notice, not liable for any resulting losses except for negligence.

3.2 Smith Global Media can remove any material you post without notice, not liable for any resulting losses except for negligence.

3.3 Smith Global Media may refuse or remove content in interactive pages without notice unless notified of its nature.

4. Rights Clearances

Ensure compliance with third-party rights for material on the Site. Obtain necessary licenses or permissions, covering costs for Smith Global Media due to your failure.

5. Submitting Content

You may submit material with the following conditions:

5.1 Smith Global Media may publish, edit, or delete material at its discretion.

5.2 You grant Smith Global Media a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual worldwide license to republish submitted material.

5.3 You waive moral rights under the Copyright, Design, and Patents Act 1988 for submitted material.

5.4 Smith Global Media may refuse publication at its discretion.

5.5 Warrant the material’s originality and ownership, agreeing not to post illegal, offensive, or misleading content.

5.6 Agree not to post material encouraging criminal conduct or unlawful activities.

5.7 Agree not to post content intended to upset users, compromise privacy, or process personal data unauthorized.

5.8 Agree not to place links leading to unlawful material.

5.9 Agree not to use the Site for commercial purposes without express permission.

5.10 Acknowledge breaching warranties may indemnify Smith Global Media for third-party claims.

5.11 Smith Global Media may remove access for abusive use.

6. Liability

6.1 While efforts ensure accuracy, Site content reflects opinions, not necessarily Smith Global Media’s views.

6.2 Smith Global Media is not liable for uninterrupted or error-free use. Excludes liability for damages, except negligence.

6.3 Not responsible for third-party material, including errors or inaccuracies, and not a party to user agreements with third parties.

7. Links

7.1 External links are for user assistance; Smith Global Media isn’t responsible for linked sites.

8. Viruses

8.1 Users are responsible for virus protection. Smith Global Media excludes liability for viruses or other harmful material.

9. Intellectual Property

Names, images, and logos are proprietary marks. Any use may infringe rights, and Smith Global Media reserves the right to enforce such rights.

10. Variations

Terms may vary, so review regularly. Continued use after variations is acceptance.

11. Severability

Illegal, invalid, or unenforceable terms will be severed, and remaining terms survive.

Content of All Advertisements

2.1 All Advertisements must comply:

1. Warrant original work, copyright ownership, and comply with relevant legislation.
2. Advertisements must not be obscene, abusive, hateful, or illegal, compromising privacy, encouraging criminal conduct, or contravening codes of conduct.
3. No links to unlawful material. No use for unsolicited advertising or commercial purposes without permission.

2.3 Breach may indemnify Smith Global Media for third-party claims.

2.4 Smith Global Media may publish or modify submitted Advertisements at its discretion.

2.5 You’re responsible for linked content. Smith Global Media may remove Advertisements with objectionable content.

2.6 Smith Global Media may remove Advertisements for abusive use.