Terms of Use

Last updated: 11/12/2023

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ngmatters.com, a media and technology platform (hereafter also referred to as the "Platform"), operated by VIJOTECH LLC, (hereafter also referred to as the "Company"). "We", "Us", and "Our" refer to the Company and/or the Platform. By accessing or using any of our websites, mobile applications, or other online services (collectively, the "Services" or our "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (also referred to as "Terms"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others (collectively and individually referred to as "You") who access or use the Services. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms of Use, you may not access the Services.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Platform does not permit those under 18 years old to use the Services.

Your access to and use of the Services is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Platform. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Services and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using the Services.

2. User Content

You may be able to post and share content on the Services, including text, images, videos, and other materials (collectively, "User Content"). You are solely responsible for the User Content that you post or share on the Services. You agree that you will not post or share any User Content that is:

  • Unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, pornographic, libelous, or invasive of another's privacy or publicity rights;
  • Hateful, discriminatory, or racist;
  • False, misleading, or deceptive;
  • Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others;
  • Spam, junk mail, or commercial solicitations; or
  • Otherwise objectionable or inappropriate.

3. License to Use User Content

By posting or sharing User Content on the Services, you grant The Company and The Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, modify, display, and publicly perform such User Content in connection with the Services. The Company and The Platform may also use your User Content for promotional purposes, such as in social media posts or on Our websites.

4. Removal of User Content

The Platform reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor and remove any User Content that it determines, in its sole discretion, violates these Terms of Use. The Platform may also remove User Content if it receives a valid complaint from a third party alleging that such User Content violates their rights.

5. Links to Other Websites

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Company, The Platform or Our Services.

The Company, The Platform, and Our Services have no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Platform and Our Services shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly suggest You read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that You visit using links from Our Services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE COMPANY AND THE PLATFORM MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY AND THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the Northern District of California.

9. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and The Company with respect to your use of Our Services on The Platform.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from these Terms of Use and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Changes to Terms of Use

The Company and The Platform reserve the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. If We make any changes to these Terms of Use, We will post the updated Terms of Use on the Services. Your continued use of the Services after We post the updated Terms of Use will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

Please review our AI Use Policy and Transparency Notice for use of AI on our Platform.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.