Terms & Conditions – Screen Story Co.

Date: March 2024
Source: screenstory.co/terms—conditions.html

1. Acceptance of Terms

• Using Screen Story Co.’s services constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

2. Description of Service

• Services include website development, hosting, and maintenance.
• Customers receive access to their own website and may post “Content”.
• New features / tools are subject to these Terms.
• Requires internet access; users must pay any associated fees and provide their own equipment.
• Communications (service announcements, admin messages, newsletters) are considered part of membership.

3. Registration

• Must provide a valid email address and other registration data.
• User chooses password and account; responsible for maintaining confidentiality.
• Registration data must be true, accurate, current, and complete.
• If information is untrue/inaccurate, Screen Story Co. may suspend or terminate the account.

4. Fees & Payment

• Pay all applicable fees per service agreement.
• Screen Story Co. reserves the right to change prices at any time.
• Authorisation given to make necessary inquiries to validate account/financial info.
• Service charges are payable within 14 days of invoice (unless otherwise specified).
• Prices are inclusive of government taxes unless noted.

5. Cancellation & Termination

• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current term.
• After cancellation: no access to website; all information may be deleted (no liability for loss).
• No refunds for unused prepaid portions unless terminated due to Screen Story Co.’s breach.
• Screen Story Co. may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (partially or entirely) at its sole discretion.
• May withhold, remove, or discard any Content without notice if deemed contrary to the Agreement.
• No obligation to store or provide copies of content.

6. Privacy Policy

• How Registration Data is collected, used, and protected is detailed in the Privacy Policy, which is part of these Terms.

7. Website Account & Security

• User is fully responsible for account security and all activities under it.
• Must immediately notify Screen Story Co. in writing of any unauthorized use or security breach.
• Screen Story Co. is not liable for any loss or damage from failure to comply with security obligations.
• No liability for acts/omissions of the user or any third party.

8. Content & Conduct Rules

• Screen Story Co. does not claim ownership of your Content; permission to host it lasts only while using the Service.
• You are solely responsible for all Content you post.
• Screen Story Co. does not pre-screen Content but has the right to refuse, move, or delete any Content that violates Terms or is objectionable.
• Content may be preserved/disclosed if required by law or to:
  • Comply with legal process
  • Enforce Terms
  • Respond to third-party claims
  • Protect rights, property, or personal safety
• Technical processing may involve transmissions over various networks and changes to conform to technical requirements.

9. Links

• Links to external sites/resources are provided for convenience.
• Screen Story Co. is not responsible for availability, content, advertising, products, or materials on external sites.
• No liability for any damage or loss caused by use of such sites/resources.

10. Indemnity

• You agree to indemnify Screen Story Co. (including officers, directors, agents, employees) against any claims or demands (including legal fees) arising from:
  • Your Content
  • Use of or connection to the Service
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Violation of any rights of another

11. Limitation of Liability

“WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES … RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE … (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES … (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.”

• Aggregate liability cap: Amounts paid by you in the past three months for the Service in question.