1. Introduction
Welcome to IntoTheLight.news (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website and services, including registering as a member or participating in our community forum, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
These Terms govern your use of IntoTheLight.news and all related services, including access to premium content, the community forum, and other features provided on our platform.
2. Membership Eligibility
- To register as a member, you must be at least 18 years old.
- By registering for a membership, you confirm that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
- Membership accounts are personal and non-transferable. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3. Membership Plans
- We offer two types of memberships:
- Free Membership: Provides access to the community forum and publicly available content.
- Premium Membership: Provides access to exclusive premium content in addition to the benefits of free membership.
- Premium memberships are recurring subscriptions and are billed on a monthly basis through Stripe.
4. Payments and Refund Policy
- All payments for premium memberships are processed securely through Stripe.
- Refund Policy: All payments are non-refundable. By subscribing, you agree that no refunds will be issued for any reason, including partial use of the subscription period.
5. Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel your premium membership at any time by logging into your account and selecting “Cancel Membership”.
- Upon cancellation, your premium membership will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle. After this period, your account will revert to a free membership.
6. Content Usage and Licensing
6.1 Public Content
- All publicly available content on IntoTheLight.news is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND).
- This means:
- You are free to share the content for non-commercial purposes.
- You must provide appropriate credit to the original author or source when possible.
- You may not modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the content.
- Attribution Clause:
- While we strive to credit the original authors of all content, in some cases, it may not be possible to determine the original source. In such cases, credit may not be provided.
6.2 Premium Content
- All premium content is fully copyrighted and may not be reproduced, distributed, or shared without our prior written consent.
- Premium content is exclusively available to paying members and is protected under copyright law.
6.3 Prohibited Uses
- You may not:
- Use public or premium content for any purposes without explicit written permission.
- Share your login credentials with others to grant unauthorized access to premium content.
- Modify or adapt any content licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
7. Community Forum Rules
By participating in the community forum, you agree to follow these rules for acceptable behavior:
- Be respectful to other members. Harassment, hate speech, or abusive language will not be tolerated.
- Do not post spam, advertisements, or irrelevant content.
- Do not share illegal, harmful, or offensive material.
- Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information without consent.
- Moderators reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.
8. Privacy Policy
- Your use of our platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
- We collect personal data such as names and email addresses for account registration. Payment details are securely processed by Stripe and are not stored on our servers.
- By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
9. Restricted Content
- Access to premium content is restricted to paying members only. Free members will not have access to premium content unless they upgrade their membership.
- The community forum is available to all registered members, including free members.
10. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Sharing your login credentials with others.
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the functionality or security of our platform.
- Using our platform for illegal activities or to distribute harmful content.
- Violating the intellectual property rights of IntoTheLight.news or other members.
- Engaging in any activity that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
11. Termination Policy
- We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion if:
- You violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.
- You fail to pay for your premium membership.
- You engage in behavior that disrupts the community or harms other members.
- Upon termination, you will lose access to premium content and other membership benefits. Free members may lose access to the community forum if their account is terminated.
12. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, IntoTheLight.news and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our platform or services.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our platform.
13. Changes to Terms
- We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
- It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of our platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland.
- Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our platform shall be resolved under Swiss law.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
IntoTheLight.news
Email: contact@intothelight.news
Website: https://intothelight.news