Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Bearing Witness. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Bearing Witness website, mobile application, podcast, and other services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

Use of Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to access or use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

Account Registration

Some features of our Services may require you to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms
• Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest user data without permission
• Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or overburden our Services
• Use automated means to access or interact with our Services without our permission

Content

Our Content

All content provided through our Services, including but not limited to podcast episodes, text, graphics, images, videos, and software, is owned by or licensed to Bearing Witness and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content

You may have the opportunity to submit content to us, such as comments, case submissions, or feedback ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit User Content and that your User Content does not violate the rights of any third party or any applicable law.

Donations

We may accept donations to support our work. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. By making a donation, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use the payment method you provide.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by Bearing Witness. 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 are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT OUR SERVICES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BEARING WITNESS AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE OUR SERVICES.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bearing Witness and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of our Services.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

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

Email: legal@bearingwitnesspodcast.com