Welcome to Techy Geeks CA online platforms, apps, and services (“Services”). These guidelines oversee your usage of our Services. They apply to Vox Media, its branches, affiliates, and controlled entities like Curbed, Eater, Grub Street, and more (“we” or “our”). Review these terms before using the Services.

By signing up or using the Services, you acknowledge and accept these terms. You affirm you’re of legal age to agree to a contract or have parental/guardian approval. If you disagree, you can’t use the Services. These terms are as legally binding as written agreements.

To contact us or give notice, use the provided methods. We’ll reach out via email or post using the info you provide.

Key Points:

Pay attention to liability limits in sections “Disclaimer of Warranties” and “Limitations of Liability,” and “Arbitration Agreement” for dispute resolution and class action waiver. Your access is also governed by our Privacy Notice (at Privacy Policy). Print these terms and the Privacy Notice for future reference.

ARBITRATION NOTICE: Most disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration. You won’t participate in class action lawsuits.

Your Responsibilities

You must acquire and maintain all necessary equipment and services for accessing and using the Services at your own expense. Each time you access the Services, you might provide personal information. You agree that we can use such information as outlined in our Privacy Notice. You have no ownership of your account except as outlined here.

When you register with us, you commit to:

(a) Providing accurate and up-to-date information in the registration form. (b) Keeping this information accurate and current over time.

If your provided information becomes inaccurate or incomplete, we can terminate your account and access to the Services. Moreover, you must not use the Services to:

(a) Break any laws or regulations. (b) Transmit offensive, harassing, or harmful content. (c) Send unsolicited advertising or solicitations. (d) Distribute malicious software or files. (e) Harm others, including revealing real names of anonymous users. (f) Pretend to be someone you’re not. (g) Use automated tools to access, copy, or distribute data from the Services. (h) Misuse features for unintended purposes. (i) Disrupt the Services or disobey network regulations. (j) Encourage others to engage in the aforementioned activities.

Copyright Infringement and Trademark Rights

We value the intellectual property rights of others and have procedures in place to address copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe someone is infringing your copyright on our Services, please provide a written notice containing your signature, details of the alleged infringement, your contact information, a statement of good faith belief, and a statement of authorization.

For trademark infringement concerns, please contact us with accurate owner information, your contact details, and specific complaint details.

If you’ve been wrongfully accused of copyright infringement, you can send a counter-notice, adhering to DMCA requirements.

If counter-notice is received, we may restore the material in question in 10 to 14 business days, at our discretion, unless the copyright owner takes legal action.

We may terminate the accounts of “repeat copyright infringers.”

Our Sites may contain errors and can be updated without prior notice.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Services is at your own risk. We offer the Services “as is” and “as available,” and we explicitly disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Services will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, secure, virus-free, or error-free. We are not responsible for any data loss caused by the Services.

Information on the Sites is provided “as is.” We don’t warrant its accuracy or suitability for any purpose and disclaim all warranties, including merchantability and fitness.

Though we aim for accuracy, we don’t guarantee the information’s accuracy, validity, or timeliness. We and our affiliates aren’t liable for any loss or damage incurred due to site failures, third-party actions, or your interactions on the site. We’re not liable for direct, indirect, or other damages.

Once you leave the site, your internet use is subject to the terms of other sites you visit. You confirm that complying with these terms won’t violate any laws or agreements.

Limitations of Liability

These Terms do not exclude or limit our liability for instances such as death or personal injury due to negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be restricted under English law. We are accountable for foreseeable losses resulting from our breach of these Terms or a lack of reasonable care and skill.

However, subject to applicable law, we, our officers, employees, directors, shareholders, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, subcontractors, or licensors will not be liable for unforeseeable, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages. This includes loss of revenue, profits, business, interruption, opportunity, goodwill, data, or intangible losses resulting from your use of the Services.

We are not liable for damages that could have been avoided by following our advice, such as applying updates or meeting system requirements. We are not liable for failure or delays beyond our control, like disruptions in telecommunications networks or latency due to location or network providers.

Unless stated otherwise by law, our liability will not exceed the fees you paid us (if applicable) for the three months before you submit a claim.