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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: November 30, 2024

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the How To Use Internet website (the "Service") operated by How To Use Internet ("us", "we", or "our").

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Use of the Service

The Service provides educational content about internet technologies, online safety, and artificial intelligence. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

1.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  • Exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way
  • Transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate us, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Service

2. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content are licensed under the Apache License 2.0. You may use, modify, and distribute the content in accordance with the terms of that license. Attribution is required when using our content.

Certain names, logos, and other materials displayed on the Service may constitute trademarks, trade names, or service marks that are owned by us or third parties. You are not permitted to use these without our prior written consent or the consent of the third party that owns the mark.

3. User Contributions

If you contribute content to the Service (for example, through pull requests to our open-source repository), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you contribute and that such content does not violate any third party's rights.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results of using the Service will meet your requirements

4.1 Educational Content Disclaimer

The educational content provided through the Service is for general informational purposes only. 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
  • The content should not be considered professional advice (legal, financial, technical, or otherwise)
  • Technology and security practices evolve rapidly; content may become outdated
  • You should verify information independently before relying on it for important decisions

5. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL HOW TO USE INTERNET, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Any actions taken based on the educational content provided
  • Any security incidents or data breaches that may occur despite following our guidance

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless How To Use Internet and its licensees, licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors 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 without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
  • Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

7. External Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services 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 or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

9. Governing Law

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

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].