Welcome to ReadersPick. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ReadersPick, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, you may not access or use our services.

2. User Conduct

You agree to use ReadersPick only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress to other users, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on ReadersPick, including articles, images, graphics, videos, and design, is the property of ReadersPick or its content creators and protected by international copyright laws. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited.

4. Third-Party Websites and Content

ReadersPick may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions of any website you visit.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

By using this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To enable certain functions of the website
• To provide analytics to understand how you use our website
• To store your preferences
• To enable advertisement delivery and behavioral targeting

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and may cause parts of the website to function improperly or less effectively.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our website.

6. Advertising and Third-Party Ads

This site incorporates Google AdSense advertisements and other third-party advertisements. By using this site, you agree to the following regarding advertisements:

• Advertisements displayed on this site are selected and delivered by Google or other ad partners
• Your interaction with these advertisements or advertisers is solely between you and the advertiser
• We do not endorse the content of any advertisement on our site
• Advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about users who view or interact with their advertisements
• Clicking on an advertisement may take you to the advertiser's website where different terms of service and privacy policies may apply
• We do not control the cookies, tracking technologies, or content provided by these advertisers
• Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by using other available opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

7. User-Generated Content

If you post comments or submit content to ReadersPick, you retain ownership of your content, but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content on our website.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

ReadersPick is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding our services or your use and operation of the website.

9. Limitation of Liability

ReadersPick and its operators shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ReadersPick, its operators, and any third-party contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by updating the modification date at the bottom of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ReadersPick operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Legal Compliance

These Terms of Service comply with and are governed by the laws of multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance with regional requirements. The following additional provisions may apply depending on your location:

For European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Your use of this website constitutes your acknowledgment of these rights and your agreement to our data processing practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Your use of this website constitutes your acknowledgment of these rights.

For Users in Other Jurisdictions

We strive to comply with the laws of all jurisdictions where our users are located. However, if you are located in a jurisdiction where certain aspects of our service would be illegal or we cannot comply with local regulations, we reserve the right to deny service or restrict functionality.

14. Cookie Consent

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to our cookie usage as described in these Terms and our Privacy Policy. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

If you choose to accept cookies, we will store a cookie consent record in your browser. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page or by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the site.

We use a consent management platform to record and honor your cookie preferences. This system is designed to comply with global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.

Last Updated: October 12 2024