Terms Of Use

Last Updated: 17 June 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing DigitLoyal.com ("Site"), you agree to these legally binding Terms of Use ("Terms") and our:

• Privacy Policy (data practices)
• Cookie Policy (tracking technologies)

Continued use constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with any provision, immediately cease accessing our services.

2. Accountable Content License

2.1 Permitted Use

We grant you a limited, revocable license to:

• Access and browse content for personal/non-commercial purposes
• Download up to 5 articles per month for offline reading
• Share content via native social sharing buttons
• Briefly quote content (≤ 150 words) with attribution

2.2 Commercial Restrictions

Prohibited without written authorization:

• Content syndication or republication
• AI training/model development using our content
• Systematic scraping via bots/crawlers
• Creation of derivative works or compilations
• Commercial redistribution or resale

GDPR Compliance Notice

All licensing activities involving EU users comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Users may request content usage permissions via support@digitloyal.com.

3. User Conduct & Community Standards

3.1 Required Standards

When using DigitLoyal, you must:

• Maintain respectful, professional discourse
• Verify information accuracy before sharing
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Disclose conflicts of interest

3.2 Prohibited Activities

Strictly forbidden:

4. Content Submission Framework

4.1 Comment Policy

When participating in discussions:

• Keep contributions relevant and substantive
• Cite sources for factual claims
• Respect diverse viewpoints
• No self-promotion or affiliate links

4.2 User-Generated Content License

By submitting content, you grant DigitLoyal:

• Global, perpetual license to use and display your submissions
• Right to moderate, edit, or remove content
• Authority to enforce community standards

5. Intellectual Property Protection

5.1 Ownership Structure

• Original Content: © 2025 DigitLoyal Media Group (all rights reserved)
• Brand Assets: "DigitLoyal" and logos are registered trademarks
• Third-Party Content: Used under license with attribution

5.2 DMCA Compliance

To report copyright infringement:

1. Email support@digitloyal.com with subject: "DMCA Notice"
2. Include:
   • Identification of copyrighted work
   • URL of infringing material
   • Your contact information
   • Statement of good faith belief
3. We respond within 72 hours to valid notices

6. Advertising & Monetization

6.1 Google AdSense Program

We participate in Google AdSense to fund free content access:

• Ads are contextually targeted to content topics
• Behavioral advertising based on user interests
• Revenue sharing sustains our operations

User Controls: Manage preferences via Google's Ad Settings

6.2 Sponsored Content

Clear disclosure practices:

• Labeled as Sponsored or Promoted
• Subject to editorial review for accuracy
• No influence on news coverage decisions

6.3 Affiliate Marketing

Product recommendations may include:

• Commission-based affiliate links
• Disclosed with (Ad) notation
• Independent evaluation before inclusion

7. Privacy & GDPR Rights

7.1 Data Subject Rights (EU Users)

Under GDPR, you may request:

• Access to personal data we hold
• Rectification of inaccurate information
• Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Data portability in machine-readable format

Submit requests to: support@digitloyal.com (Processed within 30 days)

7.2 Data Collection Practices

We collect information through:

8. Technical Requirements

8.1 Optimal Experience

For best performance:

• Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari Edge)
• JavaScript and cookies enabled
• Stable internet connection (5Mbps+)
• Updated OS and security patches

8.2 Service Availability

While we target 99.9% uptime:

• No liability for scheduled maintenance downtime
• Third-party service failures may impact features
• Content delivery may vary by region

9. Limitations & Disclaimers

9.1 Content Accuracy

While we employ rigorous fact-checking:

• Technology information evolves rapidly
• Content is provided "as is" without warranties
• Corrections are published for significant errors

9.2 Professional Advice Disclaimer

Our content does not constitute:

• Financial or investment advice
• Legally binding technical guidance
• Cybersecurity guarantees

10. Policy Enforcement

10.1 Violation Response

We may:

• Issue warnings or temporary suspensions
• Permanently ban accounts
• Remove violating content
• Pursue legal remedies for damages

10.2 Reporting Process

Report violations to support@digitloyal.com with:

• Specific URL of violation
• Description of issue
• Supporting evidence

11. Modifications & Updates

11.1 Change Notification

We will notify users of material changes through:

• Website banners 30 days before implementation
• Email alerts to registered users
• Updated "Last Updated" date

11.2 Acceptance of Changes

Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Archived versions available at /terms-archive.

12. Contact Information

DigitLoyal Support Channels

Physical Correspondence

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