Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Oddly Verified website (the "Service") operated by Tux Photo LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Oddly Verified, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Oddly Verified is a digital publication that provides content, articles, and commentary. We may also provide additional services such as newsletters, user accounts, and community features.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You may create an account to access certain features of our Service
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 User-Generated Content

When you post comments or other content on our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.

4.2 Prohibited Content

You agree not to post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains spam, advertising, or commercial solicitation
• Contains malicious code, viruses, or other harmful components
• Impersonates another person or entity
• Violates the privacy of others
• Is sexually explicit or contains adult content
• Promotes violence, discrimination, or illegal activities

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion, but are not obligated to do so.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on Oddly Verified, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Tux Photo LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Google AdSense advertisements
• Amazon Associate affiliate links
• Social media platforms
• Other external websites

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

8. Advertising and Affiliate Links

Our Service may display advertisements and contain affiliate links. We may receive compensation when you click on or make purchases through these links. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content on our Service.

9.2 "As Is" Service

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tux Photo LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful components that may be transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tux Photo LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Any content you post or share on the Service

12. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our Service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect availability
• Implement changes to improve functionality or security

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of Wisconsin.

15. Dispute Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes amicably.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Providing notice through the Service or via email
• Posting announcements on our website

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tux Photo LLC regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Company: Tux Photo LLC
• Website: https://oddlyverified.com
• Location: Wisconsin, United States

20. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our Service
• Your contact information
• A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
• A statement by you that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your electronic or physical signature

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These Terms of Service are effective as of the date listed above and apply to all use of the Oddly Verified website and services.