Terms and Conditions

Welcome to HacksNoon. Please take a moment to read these Terms and Conditions before using our site or submitting any content in any form for publication on HacksNoon. By using our site or submitting content, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, and by continuing to use our site, you agree to be bound by any changes. You can always view the most recent version of these Terms at any time on this page.

Modification or Suspension of the Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the operation of HacksNoon at any time, without notice. This includes making changes to the website or temporarily or permanently halting its services. HacksNoon will not be held liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the site. We also retain the right to terminate your access to the site at our discretion for any reason.

Ownership and Rights to Content

(a) The content on HacksNoon—including articles, graphics, videos, and other media—is protected by copyright laws. We, along with our licensors and partners, hold the rights to this content. You must comply with any copyright notices or restrictions on the site.

(b) By submitting any content (including text, images, videos, or other materials) to HacksNoon, you grant us the right to display, publish, and use that content across our site and other affiliated platforms. You also give us permission to modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on your submissions. Content may be used for promotional or marketing purposes, and you will have no further rights to the content unless agreed otherwise.

(c) You are fully responsible for any content you submit. You affirm that you have the necessary rights, permissions, and licenses to submit the content, and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights (including copyright, privacy, or publicity rights). You also agree not to submit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, or harmful to others.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe your content has been infringed upon on our site, please contact us promptly to resolve the issue.

Restrictions on Use of Content

(a) You may not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any content from HacksNoon in any manner not explicitly authorized by these Terms. This includes copying, publishing, or selling our content. You may make a single copy of articles for personal, non-commercial use only.

(b) You may not use the content from HacksNoon in any way that could damage its integrity or misrepresent the website, especially in third-party environments where we haven’t authorized the display of our content.

Third-Party Content and Views

Opinions and statements expressed by users or contributors to HacksNoon are their own and do not necessarily reflect our views. We are not responsible for any third-party content, and we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of user-generated content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold HacksNoon, its affiliates, and employees harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or any breach of your representations and warranties.

Disclaimers

Our site is provided “as is,” and we make no warranties regarding its availability, accuracy, or completeness. We do not guarantee that our site will be error-free or uninterrupted, and we are not responsible for any damages resulting from the use of our site, including viruses or other harmful components.

Links to External Sites

HacksNoon may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or availability of these sites and do not endorse their materials. Any interactions with these linked sites are solely between you and the external service.

Affiliate Links

Some links on our site may be affiliate links, meaning that we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. This is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.

Legal Compliance

We may be required to disclose certain information in response to subpoenas, legal requests, or government orders. By using HacksNoon, you consent to such disclosures if necessary.

Limitation of Liability

HacksNoonand its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the site. Our liability is limited to the amount you have paid, if any, for access to the site.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of New York. By continuing to use our site, you agree to comply with these laws.