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Terms of Service

Legal terms and conditions governing your use of our press release distribution platform

Last Updated: March 15, 2024
Effective: March 15, 2024
Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service (Terms) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PressRelease Platform Inc. (Company, we, us, or our) regarding your use of our press release distribution platform and related services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

Important Notice

These Terms include important provisions regarding limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and your rights. Please read them carefully.

Key Terms Overview

Service Availability
99.9% uptime guarantee with scheduled maintenance windows
  • 24/7 service availability
  • Planned maintenance notifications
  • Service level agreements
Content Ownership
You retain full ownership of your press releases and content
  • Your content remains yours
  • Limited license for distribution
  • Respect for intellectual property
User Responsibilities
Guidelines for appropriate use of our platform
  • Accurate information
  • Lawful content only
  • Respect for others
Payment Terms
Clear billing cycles and refund policies
  • Monthly/annual billing
  • 30-day refund policy
  • Transparent pricing
Service Description

PressRelease Platform provides a comprehensive press release distribution service that enables users to create, manage, and distribute press releases to media outlets, journalists, and other stakeholders.

Core Services

  • • Press release creation tools
  • • Distribution network access
  • • Analytics and reporting
  • • Media contact management

Additional Features

  • • Template library
  • • SEO optimization
  • • Social media integration
  • • Custom branding

Support Services

  • • Customer support
  • • Training resources
  • • API documentation
  • • Best practices guidance
User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To use our services, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Provide accurate information
Keep credentials secure
Update information promptly
Notify us of unauthorized access

Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

Acceptable Use Policy
Guidelines for appropriate use of our platform and services

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our services for any of the following prohibited purposes:

Distributing false, misleading, or defamatory content
Violating intellectual property rights of others
Sending spam or unsolicited communications
Attempting to hack or compromise our systems
Using the service for illegal activities
Impersonating other individuals or organizations
Distributing malware or harmful code
Circumventing usage limits or restrictions

Enforcement

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account, removal of content, and potential legal action.

Service Limitations

Distribution Limits
Based on your subscription plan
Press releases per monthMedia contactsDistribution networks
Content Guidelines
Standards for acceptable content
Factual accuracyLegal complianceProfessional standards
Technical Limits
Platform technical constraints
File size limitsAPI rate limitsStorage quotas
Payment Terms

Billing

  • Monthly or annual billing cycles
  • Automatic renewal unless cancelled
  • Secure payment processing
  • Multiple payment methods accepted

Refunds

  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Pro-rated refunds for cancellations
  • No refunds for used services
  • Refunds processed within 5-7 business days

Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify our pricing with 30 days' notice. Existing subscribers will be grandfathered at their current rate for the remainder of their billing cycle.

Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you create and upload to our platform. By using our services, you grant us a limited license to distribute your content as requested.

Our Platform

The platform, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer our platform.

Third-Party Content

Our platform may include content from third parties. Such content is the property of its respective owners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Service interruptions or downtime
Third-party content or actions
Data loss due to user error
Indirect or consequential damages
Loss of profits or business opportunities
Damages exceeding fees paid

Liability Cap

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using the account cancellation feature in your dashboard.

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or for other legitimate business reasons.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the services will cease, and we may delete your account and data after a reasonable period, subject to our data retention policies.

Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Arbitration Process
  • • Individual arbitration only (no class actions)
  • • Arbitration conducted in San Francisco, CA
  • • English language proceedings
  • • Costs shared equally between parties
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Legal Department

legal@pressrelease.com
+1 (555) 123-4567

Business Address

PressRelease Platform Inc.

123 Legal Street, Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94105

United States