Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Terms and Conditions," or "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and The Words Record ("we," "us," "our," "Company," or "the Service") concerning your access to and use of the thewordsrecord.com website and any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

You must be at least 16 years old to use this Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you:

• Are at least 16 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Are not barred from using the Site under any applicable laws
• Will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Our Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and all content, features, and functionality thereof, including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, photographs, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement, are owned by The Words Record, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

The Words Record name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of The Words Record or our affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

2.2 Your License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Site or its contents
• Any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices without permission
• Any derivative use of the Site or its contents
• Any downloading, copying, or other use of content for the benefit of any third party
• Any use of data mining, robots, spiders, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
• Any use of the Site other than for its intended purpose

2.3 Database Rights

The compilation, collection, and arrangement of all content on this Site constitutes our exclusive property and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and database rights. You may not extract and/or re-utilize parts of the contents of the Site without our express written consent. In particular, you may not utilize any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools to extract for re-utilization any substantial parts of this Site.

3. User Representations and Warranties

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• All information you submit is truthful and accurate
• Your use of the Site does not violate any applicable law or regulation
• You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Your use will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party
• You will not introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious material
• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
• You will not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Site
• You will not use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person
• You will not impersonate any person or entity
• You will not scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Site without permission

4. Prohibited Uses

You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make it available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those specifically endorsed or approved by us. Prohibited activity includes, but is not limited to:

• Systematically retrieving data to create a collection, compilation, database, or directory
• Making any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses
• Creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses
• Using the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services
• Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features
• Engaging in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site
• Tricking, defrauding, or misleading us and other users
• Making improper use of our support services or submitting false reports
• Engaging in any automated use of the system without our written permission
• Interfering with, disrupting, or creating an undue burden on the Site
• Attempting to bypass any measures designed to prevent or restrict access
• Harassing, annoying, intimidating, or threatening any of our employees or agents
• Deleting the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content
• Copying or adapting the Site's software
• Deciphering, decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering any software
• Using any information obtained from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Using the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations
• Engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site
• Using the Site to spread false information, misinformation, or propaganda

5. Content and Accuracy

5.1 Information Accuracy

We strive to ensure the accuracy of information on the Site, but we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content. The Site may contain:

• Typographical errors or inaccuracies
• Information that becomes outdated
• Content based on third-party sources that may contain errors
• Opinions and analysis that are subjective in nature
• Quotations that may be disputed or taken out of context

5.2 No Professional Advice

The Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute:

• Legal advice or legal opinions
• Political recommendations or endorsements
• Professional or expert advice of any kind
• A substitute for professional consultation

Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for any legal, financial, medical, or other professional matters.

6. Fair Use and Quoted Content

The Site contains quotations from public statements, speeches, interviews, and other public communications. This content is used under the doctrine of fair use for purposes including but not limited to:

• News reporting and journalism
• Commentary and criticism
• Research and scholarship
• Teaching and education
• Public interest documentation
• Historical preservation

The inclusion of quoted material does not imply our endorsement of the views expressed. All quotations are attributed to their sources where known. If you believe any quoted material infringes your rights, please contact us at legal@thewordsrecord.com.

7. Contact Form Submissions

7.1 No Guarantee of Publication

If you submit information, corrections, suggestions, or other content through our contact form or via email, you acknowledge and agree that:

• No guarantee of publication: We have no obligation to publish, use, or respond to any submitted information. All submissions are entirely at our discretion.
• No compensation: You will not receive any payment, credit, or compensation for any submitted information, even if we choose to use it.
• No editorial rights: You have no right to review, approve, or control how we use submitted information.
• Ownership transfer: All information you submit becomes our property. You waive all ownership rights, intellectual property rights, and moral rights to submitted content.
• License grant: By submitting information, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, publish, and distribute your submission in any form and for any purpose.
• No confidentiality: Do not submit confidential information. We are not obligated to keep submissions confidential.
• Accuracy responsibility: You warrant that any information you submit is accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not violate any third-party rights.

7.2 What We May Do With Submissions

Submitted information may be:

• Used to update, correct, or enhance existing content on the Site
• Published in whole or in part, with or without attribution
• Combined with other sources and information
• Edited, modified, or rewritten as we see fit
• Ignored or deleted without explanation

7.3 Prohibited Submissions

Do not submit:

• False, misleading, or inaccurate information
• Content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights
• Confidential or proprietary information belonging to others
• Illegal, offensive, defamatory, or harmful content
• Personal information about others without their consent

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Site, you consent to:

• The collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy
• The use of cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookies Policy
• The processing of your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws
• The transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection standards

9. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by The Words Record. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites
• Any loss or damage caused by your reliance on such sites
• The availability or accuracy of such sites

We recommend you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us.

10. Disclaimers

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WORDS RECORD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• TITLE
• QUIET ENJOYMENT
• ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
• SYSTEM INTEGRATION

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Site will be available at any particular time or location
• The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The results of using the Site will meet your requirements

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE WORDS RECORD, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR CONDUCT ON THE SITE

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Words Record and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or regulation
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your use or misuse of the Site
• Any content you submit to or through the Site
• Your negligence or willful misconduct
• Any damages caused by your use of information from the Site
• Any claims that your use of the Site caused damage to a third party

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

13. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without notice or liability, to:

• Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site
• Change, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of the Site
• Refuse, move, or remove any content available on the Site
• Establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Site
• Take any action with respect to any user content that we deem necessary or appropriate

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification obligations.

14. Copyright and DMCA Policy

14.1 Copyright Infringement Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us at legal@thewordsrecord.com with:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

14.2 Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was wrongfully removed, you may submit a counter-notice containing similar information and consenting to jurisdiction.

15. Modifications to Terms and Site

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Provide notice on the Site or by other means we deem appropriate

Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Site.

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any part thereof at any time without notice or liability.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the applicable jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes, except as provided in the Arbitration section below.

17. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

18. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms which is due to fire, flood, earthquake, pandemic, governmental action, war, terrorism, or other unforeseeable cause that is beyond our reasonable control, provided that we promptly notify you and use best efforts to remedy the situation.

19. Severability and Waiver

19.1 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 replaced with a valid provision that comes closest to the intent of the original.

19.2 Waiver

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

20. Electronic Communications

By using the Site, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us. These electronic communications may include notices about your use of the Site and are part of your relationship with us. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and Legal Notice, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and The Words Record regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

22. Dispute Resolution

22.1 About This Site

Important Notice: The Words Record is a non-commercial, hobby documentation project operated on a best-effort basis. We are not a news organization, do not have significant financial resources, and any legal action taken against this site would likely be unsuccessful and a waste of everyone's time and money.

22.2 Informal Resolution

If you have any concerns, complaints, or disputes regarding this Site or its content, please contact us at legal@thewordsrecord.com. We encourage good-faith communication to resolve any issues informally. We typically respond within 5-7 business days.

Common concerns we can help with:

• Factual errors: If you believe information on the Site is inaccurate, please provide sources and we'll review it
• Privacy concerns: If you want information about yourself removed, contact us with details
• Copyright issues: If you believe content infringes your copyright, see Section 16 for our DMCA process
• General feedback: We welcome constructive suggestions for improvement

22.3 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which the operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.

22.4 Limitation of Liability Reminder

As stated in Section 13, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. This is a free, non-commercial website. We have no financial incentive and minimal resources. Legal action for defamation, libel, or similar claims would be both impractical and unlikely to succeed.

23. Notice Regarding Apple

If you access the Site via an application on a device provided by Apple Inc. ("Apple"), the following terms apply:

• These Terms are between you and The Words Record only, not with Apple
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the application
• Apple is not responsible for any product warranties
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the application
• Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms with the right to enforce them

24. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about your rights and how to exercise them.

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by mail at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

25. International Users

The Site is controlled and operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. We make no representations that the Site is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

26. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@thewordsrecord.com
• Website: thewordsrecord.com

Legal Notices: All legal notices should be sent to legal@thewordsrecord.com and will be deemed received when acknowledged by us.

General Inquiries: For non-legal inquiries, please use the appropriate contact methods listed on our Site.

27. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SITE.