Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to SnapBeat News. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website photoandmusicnews.com (the "Website"), operated by SnapBeat News ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

SnapBeat News is a news and information platform focused on photography and music industries. We provide:

• Articles, news, and analysis about photography equipment and techniques
• Music industry news, production tips, and artist interviews
• Educational content for photographers and musicians
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Contact and inquiry services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 16, you may only use the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

4. User Accounts

Currently, our Website does not require user account registration for general browsing. If we introduce account features in the future:

• You will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, images, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, audio, software, and design, is the property of SnapBeat News or our content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Copying, reproducing, or redistributing content without permission
• Modifying or creating derivative works from our content
• Using content for commercial purposes
• Removing copyright or proprietary notices
• Framing or linking to the Website without authorization

5.3 Trademarks

SnapBeat News, our logo, and other marks used on the Website are trademarks or registered trademarks of SnapBeat News. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Submission of Content

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to our Website ("User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content.

6.2 Content Standards

You agree that any User Content you submit will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe intellectual property rights of others
• Contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Include spam, advertising, or promotional content
• Contain viruses or malicious code
• Harass, threaten, or harm others
• Impersonate any person or entity

6.3 Monitoring and Removal

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We do not endorse User Content and are not responsible for its accuracy or reliability.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes the rights of others
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interferes with the proper functioning of the Website
• Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Collects information about other users without consent
• Transmits spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Introduces viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Engages in data mining or similar data gathering activities

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by SnapBeat News. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party websites or services.

We recommend reading the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Newsletter Subscriptions

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from SnapBeat News containing news, updates, and information about photography and music. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or contacting us directly. We will not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Freedom from viruses or harmful components

We do not warrant that the Website will meet your requirements or that any errors will be corrected. Any information or advice obtained from the Website should not be relied upon without independent verification.

11. Limitation of Liability

This includes but is not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Errors or omissions in content
• Unauthorized access to your information
• Statements or conduct of third parties

In no event shall our total liability exceed £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) or the amount you paid to us in the past twelve months, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SnapBeat News and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

14. Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send copyright infringement notices to: info@photoandmusicnews.com

15. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence.

17. Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any legal action must be commenced within one year after the claim arose. We may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SnapBeat News regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. These Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us using the information above.

23. Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.