These Terms and Conditions govern your use of Verty's Blog, accessible from https://blog.verty.gay/ (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing this website, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content provided on Verty's Blog, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, and software, is the intellectual property of Verty's Blog and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or republish any part of this website without prior written consent from us.

User Content

By posting or submitting any content (such as comments or contributions) on our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any existing or future media. You also confirm that your content does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights.

User Accounts

Users may have the option to create an account on Verty's Blog. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account and to update it promptly if there are any changes. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breaches of your account.

Links to Other Websites

Verty's Blog may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Interference with Website Operation

You agree not to engage in any activity that could interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of Verty's Blog or its associated services. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

1. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our website's servers, systems, or networks.
2. Introducing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code that could disrupt the website's functionality or compromise the security of our users.
3. Using automated systems, bots, or any method to access, collect, or scrape content or data from Verty's Blog without our explicit permission.
4. Engaging in any action that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure or compromises the performance, integrity, or security of the website.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to Verty's Blog at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Verty's Blog is provided "as is" and makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content or services provided on the website. Your use of Verty's Blog is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the website will meet your specific requirements, be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Verty's Blog, its affiliates, partners, and contributors harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of your use of the website or any violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall Verty's Blog, its affiliates, partners, or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of our website. This includes any errors or omissions in content, loss or damage of data, or other intangible losses resulting from the use of our website.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the State of California, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at verty@verty.gay.

This Terms and Conditions page was last updated on 24 November 2023.