Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

BY ACCESSING, BROWSING, OR USING JACKOWOC.MEDIA IN ANY MANNER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE USING THIS WEBSITE.

YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THIS WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR ONGOING AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS, INCLUDING ANY MODIFICATIONS WE MAY MAKE FROM TIME TO TIME.

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and jackowoc.media. By using this Website, you automatically agree to all provisions contained herein without exception.

2. About jackowoc.media

jackowoc.media is an official online public relations and news platform operated on behalf of and in association with Jack Owoc. We publish press releases, articles, news content, opinions, and related media content.

3. Description of Services

jackowoc.media operates as an online PR and news platform that publishes articles, press releases, news content, opinions, and related media content (collectively, the “Services”). We provide a platform for news dissemination, PR content, and information sharing.

4. Comprehensive Content Disclaimer

4.1 Editorial Independence of Contributors

The views, opinions, statements, and information contained in articles, press releases, and other content published on jackowoc.media by third-party contributors, guest authors, or external sources do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of jackowoc.media, Jack Owoc, or our affiliates, owners, operators, employees, or agents.

4.2 Third-Party Submitted Content

Content submitted by third parties, including press releases, contributed articles, and guest posts, represents the views and claims of the respective submitters only. The publication of such content does not constitute endorsement, verification, adoption, or ratification by jackowoc.media or Jack Owoc.

4.3 No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we implement reasonable content review procedures, jackowoc.media makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content published on the Website. All content is provided for informational purposes only.

4.4 Not Professional Advice

Content on jackowoc.media is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, financial, medical, investment, or other expert advice. You must consult with appropriate licensed professionals before making decisions based on information found on our Website.

4.5 User Responsibility for Verification

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for verifying any information obtained from this Website before relying upon it. You agree to conduct your own due diligence and independent research.

4.6 No Guarantee of Publication

Submission of content to jackowoc.media does not guarantee publication. We reserve absolute discretion in all publication decisions.

5. Content Submission Requirements and Procedures

5.1 Identity Verification Requirement

All individuals and entities submitting content to jackowoc.media must complete our identity verification process, which includes:

Full legal name and contact information
Government-issued identification verification (for individuals)
Business registration documentation (for entities)
Verified email address and phone number
Digital signature on our submission agreement

Anonymous or pseudonymous submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

5.2 Submission Rights and Warranties

By submitting any content to jackowoc.media, you represent, warrant, and covenant that:

You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
You have the full legal right and authority to submit such content
The content is original or you have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions
The content does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, privacy right, publicity right, or other intellectual property or proprietary right
The content does not contain false, misleading, defamatory, libelous, slanderous, or fraudulent statements
The content complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
You have conducted reasonable fact-checking and due diligence regarding factual claims
You will maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 USD for claims arising from your submitted content (for commercial submissions)
You agree to indemnify jackowoc.media and Jack Owoc for any claims arising from your content

5.3 Pre-Publication Review Process

All submitted content undergoes mandatory pre-publication review, which includes:

Identity verification confirmation
Automated plagiarism detection
Review for potential defamatory, false, or misleading claims about identifiable persons or entities
Compliance check with our editorial standards
Legal review for high-risk content (at our discretion)

We reserve the right to reject any submission without explanation.

5.4 Editorial Standards and Discretion

Content may be rejected or removed if it:

Contains demonstrably false factual claims
Is defamatory, libelous, or slanderous toward identifiable persons or entities
Violates intellectual property rights
Contains hate speech, threats, or incitement to violence
Violates applicable laws or regulations
Promotes illegal activities
Contains malicious code or links to malicious websites
Is spam, advertising, or purely promotional without news value
Fails to meet our editorial quality standards
Creates legal risk for jackowoc.media or Jack Owoc

We reserve the right to edit content for clarity, grammar, formatting, and length. Substantive edits affecting meaning will be made only with submitter approval.

5.5 Content License Grant

By submitting content, you grant jackowoc.media and Jack Owoc a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and fully transferable license to:

Use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, publicly display, and publicly perform such content
Use your name, likeness, and biographical information in connection with the content
Sublicense these rights to third parties for syndication or republication

This license survives termination of your relationship with jackowoc.media.

5.6 Mandatory Takedown and Correction Procedures

If you believe content on jackowoc.media is defamatory, false, infringes your rights, or otherwise violates these Terms, you must submit a formal Legal Notice containing:

For Defamation/False Information Claims:

Your full legal name and contact information
Specific URL(s) of the allegedly problematic content
Detailed description of the specific statements you claim are false or defamatory
Evidence or documentation supporting your claim
Statement of the harm caused or likely to be caused
Your desired remedy (correction, retraction, removal)
Declaration under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate
Your physical or electronic signature

For Intellectual Property Claims:

Identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property claimed to be infringed
Identification of the infringing material and its specific location on our Website
Your contact information (address, telephone, email)
Statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
Statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Your physical or electronic signature

Our Response Process:

We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
Initial review will be completed within 5 business days
For claims involving defamation or false information, we will contact the original submitter for response
We will make a determination within 15 business days of receiving all relevant information
If we determine content should be modified or removed, action will be taken within 24 hours
Removed content will be replaced with a notice stating “[Content Removed – [Date]]” to maintain transparency

Appeals Process: If your takedown request is denied, you may appeal by providing additional evidence. If content is removed and the original submitter disputes the removal, we will evaluate counter-evidence.

5.7 Content Retention and Archival Policy

Removed content may be retained in our private archives for legal and record-keeping purposes
Public URLs of removed content will display a removal notice rather than a 404 error
We may provide removed content to law enforcement or pursuant to valid legal process
Corrections and retractions will be prominently displayed on the original content URL

6. Paid Content and Advertising Disclosure

6.1 Sponsored Content Mandatory Disclosure

All sponsored, paid, or compensated content will be clearly labeled as:

“Sponsored Content”
“Paid Placement”
“Advertisement”
“Promoted Content”
Or similar clear disclosure language

This disclosure will appear prominently at the beginning of the content.

6.2 Native Advertising Disclosure

Content that is paid for by an advertiser but resembles editorial content will include clear and conspicuous disclosure that it is advertising.

6.3 Affiliate Relationships

If content contains affiliate links or we receive compensation for referrals, this will be disclosed within the content.

6.4 Undisclosed Paid Relationships Prohibited

Submitters must disclose any financial relationships, sponsorships, or compensation related to the content they submit. Failure to disclose such relationships is grounds for immediate content removal and permanent ban from submitting future content.

6.5 Display Advertising

Third-party advertisements displayed on jackowoc.media are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. We do not endorse products or services advertised on our Website.

7. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or fraudulent content
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
Violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation
Infringe upon intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights of third parties
Submit content containing malware, viruses, or malicious code
Use the Website to distribute spam or engage in phishing
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or networks
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, security, or performance of the Website
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers, etc.) to access the Website without express written permission
Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent
Submit content promoting illegal activities, violence, terrorism, hate speech, or discrimination
Circumvent any security features or access controls
Submit multiple copies of the same or substantially similar content
Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Website
Use the Website for any unlawful purpose

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Proprietary Rights

The Website design, layout, structure, compilation, software, code, databases, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, and original content created by jackowoc.media are owned by or licensed to jackowoc.media and Jack Owoc and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not permit you to:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works
Republish, repost, or syndicate substantial portions of our content
Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
Remove or alter copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary markings
Frame or embed our Website or content without permission
Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission

8.3 Permitted Uses

You may:

Share links to our articles on social media and other platforms
Quote brief excerpts (no more than 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
Print articles for personal, non-commercial use

8.4 DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Our designated DMCA agent for copyright infringement notices is:

jackowoc.media
Email: info@jackowoc.media

DMCA Takedown Notice Requirements: Submit written notice containing:

Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner or authorized agent
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on our Website
Your contact information (address, telephone, email)
Statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
Statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Your physical or electronic signature

DMCA Counter-Notice Procedure: If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was erroneous, you may submit a counter-notice containing:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that was removed and its prior location
Statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, and telephone number
Statement that you consent to jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if outside the US, any judicial district in which jackowoc.media may be found)
Statement that you will accept service of process from the party who submitted the takedown notice

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we may restore the content within 10-14 business days unless the original complainant files a court action.

9. User Accounts, Registration, and Comments

9.1 Account Registration Requirements

If we offer account registration features, you must:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and promptly update your information
Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

9.2 Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account, including all content posted, comments made, and actions taken. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

9.3 Comments and User-Generated Content

If we provide commenting, discussion, or other interactive features:

You agree that your submissions:

Will comply with all provisions of these Terms
Will not contain defamatory, abusive, threatening, hateful, discriminatory, or harassing content
Will not contain false or misleading information
Will not violate any laws or third-party rights
Will not contain spam, advertising, or solicitations
May be moderated, edited, or removed at our sole discretion without notice
May be used by us in accordance with Section 5.5

We reserve the right to:

Monitor all user-generated content
Remove any content that violates these Terms
Ban users who repeatedly violate these Terms
Report illegal activity to law enforcement

We are not obligated to:

Monitor all user-generated content in real-time
Pre-screen comments before publication
Respond to all moderation requests

9.4 Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or ban any account at any time, with or without notice, with or without cause, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent activity or identity misrepresentation
Repeated submission of rejected content
Abusive behavior toward our staff or other users
Legal or regulatory requirements
Suspicious activity or security concerns

Terminated users may not create new accounts without our express written permission.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

10.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

10.2 Data You Provide

You acknowledge that any information you provide to jackowoc.media, including through submissions, registrations, or communications, may be collected, stored, processed, and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. By using the Website, you consent to such use as described in our Privacy Policy.

10.4 International Data Transfers

If you access the Website from outside US, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in US where our servers are located and our central database is operated. Data protection laws in US may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Third-Party Links, Services, and Content

11.1 Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, services, and content that are not owned, operated, or controlled by jackowoc.media. These links are provided for your convenience only.

11.2 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by jackowoc.media or Jack Owoc. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, terms of use, or practices of any third-party websites.

11.3 Third-Party Interactions

Your interactions, transactions, and relationships with third parties accessed through links on our Website are solely between you and the third party. We are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from such interactions.

11.4 User Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge and agree that you access third-party websites and services at your own risk and that these Terms and our Privacy Policy do not apply to your use of third-party websites.

12. Geographic Scope and Jurisdictional Limitations

12.1 Global Accessibility, Local Compliance

While jackowoc.media is accessible worldwide via the internet, we make no representation that content on the Website is appropriate or available for use in all locations. Access to the Website from jurisdictions where its content is illegal is prohibited.

12.2 User Responsibility for Compliance

If you access the Website from locations outside US, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. You agree not to access or use the Website in violation of export control or sanctions laws.

12.3 Right to Block Access

We reserve the right to limit the availability of the Website or any content, program, product, service, or feature to any person, entity, geographic area, or jurisdiction, at any time and at our sole discretion, and to limit the quantities of such items that we provide.

12.4 International Legal Claims

While our Terms specify governing law and venue (see Section 17), we acknowledge that users in other jurisdictions may have rights under their local laws. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights you may have under mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction that cannot be waived by contract.

13. Disclaimers and Warranty Limitations

13.1 “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Basis

THE WEBSITE, ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JACKOWOC.MEDIA AND JACK OWOC DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE
WARRANTIES REGARDING ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE WEBSITE
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR MATERIALS

13.2 No Verification or Fact-Checking Warranty

WE DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR TRUTHFULNESS OF ANY CONTENT PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING CONTENT SUBMITTED BY THIRD PARTIES. WHILE WE CONDUCT PRE-PUBLICATION REVIEW, THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE VERIFICATION OR FACT-CHECKING OF ALL CLAIMS.

13.3 No Endorsement Warranty

THE PUBLICATION OF ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING PRESS RELEASES, ARTICLES, ADVERTISEMENTS, OR LINKS, DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, VERIFICATION, OR ADOPTION OF THE VIEWS, CLAIMS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR ENTITIES REFERENCED THEREIN.

13.4 Malware and Security Disclaimer

WHILE WE IMPLEMENT REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE IS FREE FROM VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING ADEQUATE SECURITY MEASURES AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR SYSTEMS AND DATA.

13.5 Third-Party Content and Services Disclaimer

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, WEBSITES, OR LINKS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.

13.6 Legal and Professional Advice Disclaimer

CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. WE ARE NOT LEGAL, FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS. YOU SHOULD CONSULT QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.

13.7 Jurisdiction-Specific Disclaimers

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

14. Limitation of Liability and Damages

14.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JACKOWOC.MEDIA, JACK OWOC, OR ANY OF OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

INDIRECT DAMAGES:

Indirect damages of any kind
Incidental damages
Consequential damages
Special damages
Exemplary damages
Punitive damages

ECONOMIC LOSSES:

Loss of profits, revenue, or income
Loss of business opportunities
Loss of anticipated savings
Loss of goodwill or reputation
Loss of data or information

OTHER LOSSES:

Any other intangible losses
Personal injury (except as required by law)
Emotional distress
Any losses arising from:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
- Any content obtained from the Website
- Reliance on information obtained from the Website
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Statements or conduct of any third party on the Website
- Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
- Any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct by users or third parties
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
- Any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or similar items transmitted through the Website
- Any errors or omissions in content or for any loss or damage incurred from use of content

14.2 Cap on Liability

REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD), OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO JACKOWOC.MEDIA IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM

14.3 Allocation of Risk

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY IN THESE TERMS ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND JACKOWOC.MEDIA. THE WEBSITE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED TO YOU WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.

14.4 Basis of Bargain

THE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE RELEASED PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

14.5 Jurisdiction-Specific Limitations

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

15. Indemnification

15.1 Your Indemnification Obligation

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and litigation costs) arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your access to or use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Your submission of any content to the Website
Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website
Your conduct in connection with the Website
Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party, violated third-party rights, or contained false or defamatory statements
Your breach of any representations or warranties in these Terms
Any negligence or willful misconduct by you
Any third-party claims arising from your use of the Website

15.2 Indemnification Process

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you will cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses. You will not settle any claim without our prior written consent.

15.3 Notice Requirement

We will notify you promptly of any claim for which we seek indemnification. Your failure to notify us does not relieve you of your indemnification obligations except to the extent you are materially prejudiced by such failure.

15.4 Insurance Requirement for Commercial Submitters

If you regularly submit content to jackowoc.media on a commercial or professional basis, you agree to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and to name jackowoc.media as an additional insured. You will provide proof of insurance upon request.

16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

16.1 Informal Resolution Requirement

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at info@jackowoc.media and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. You must provide a detailed written description of the dispute and your proposed resolution. Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith for at least 30 days.

16.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively through litigation in the courts specified in Section 16.3.

16.3 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue

If disputes are not subject to arbitration, you agree that any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California. You hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

16.4 Class Action Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT BRING, JOIN, OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION AGAINST JACKOWOC.MEDIA OR JACK OWOC. YOU AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

16.5 Time Limitation on Claims

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Website or these Terms must be filed within ONE (1) YEAR after such claim or cause of action arose, or it will be permanently barred.

16.6 Injunctive Relief

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations.

17. Governing Law

17.1 Applicable Law

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

17.2 Federal Law

To the extent applicable, the laws of the United States shall also govern.

17.3 International Users

If you are accessing the Website from outside United States, you acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily and that you are responsible for compliance with local laws to the extent applicable.

18. Modifications to Terms

18.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, amend, update, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion, with or without notice. Changes may be made to comply with legal requirements, reflect changes in our services, or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

18.2 Notice of Changes

When we make material changes to these Terms, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Post the revised Terms on this page
Optionally provide additional notice (email notification, banner on the Website, etc.) for significant changes

18.3 Your Responsibility to Review

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.

18.4 Acceptance of Modified Terms

Your continued use of the Website after changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must immediately stop using the Website.

18.5 Effective Date of Changes

Modified Terms become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

19. Termination

19.1 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or restrict your access to the Website, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, and without liability. Reasons for termination may include but are not limited to:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
Technical or security issues
Discontinuance or material modification of the Website
Extended periods of inactivity
Any reason or no reason at our sole discretion

19.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Website at any time by ceasing to access and use the Website. If you have an account, you may also request account deletion by contacting us at info@jackowoc.media.

19.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to access and use the Website immediately ceases
All licenses granted to you under these Terms immediately terminate
We may delete your account and all associated data
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to: Intellectual Property Rights, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law, and Dispute Resolution

19.4 No Refunds Upon Termination

If you paid any fees to jackowoc.media, termination does not entitle you to any refund of fees already paid except as expressly required by law.

19.5 Data Retention After Termination

Even after termination, we may retain certain information as required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to enforce these Terms.

20. General Provisions

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and jackowoc.media regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and proposals, whether oral or written.

20.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

20.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.

Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of jackowoc.media.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void.

We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and any rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without notice or your consent. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

20.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

20.6 Headings

The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. They do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

20.7 Interpretation

These Terms shall not be construed more strictly against one party than the other, regardless of who drafted them. The words “include,” “includes,” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.”

20.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of you and jackowoc.media and do not create any third-party beneficiary rights. No other person or entity shall have any right to enforce these Terms.

20.9 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations provided are for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

20.10 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications from us electronically. We may communicate with you by email or by posting notices on the Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

20.11 Contact for Legal Notices

All legal notices to jackowoc.media must be sent to:

Legal Department
jackowoc.media
Email: info@jackowoc.media

Notices must be in writing and will be deemed given when received.

20.12 Government Rights

If you are a U.S. government entity or using the Website on behalf of a U.S. government entity, the content and software available on the Website are “Commercial Items” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. §2.101, consisting of “Commercial Computer Software” and “Commercial Computer Software Documentation,” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. §12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §227.7202. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. §12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation are being licensed to U.S. government end users only as Commercial Items and with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to these Terms.

20.13 Relationship of Parties

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment, agency, or franchise relationship between you and jackowoc.media. You have no authority to bind jackowoc.media or Jack Owoc in any manner whatsoever.

20.14 Survival

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to: ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, limitations of liability, dispute resolution provisions, and general provisions.

21. Corrections, Retractions, and Updates

21.1 Commitment to Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in all content published on jackowoc.media, errors may occasionally occur. We are committed to correcting factual errors promptly upon discovery or notification.

21.2 Correction Policy

When we identify or are notified of factual errors in published content:

Minor errors (typos, grammatical errors, formatting issues) will be corrected without notice
Significant factual errors will be corrected with a clearly visible “Correction” notice appended to the article, including:
- The date of the correction
- Description of what was corrected
- Original incorrect information (when appropriate)
- Corrected information

21.3 Retraction Policy

In cases where content is substantially inaccurate, misleading, or cannot be adequately corrected, we may issue a formal retraction. Retractions will:

Replace or appear prominently at the beginning of the original article
Explain the reason for the retraction
Remain accessible at the original URL
Include the date of retraction

21.4 Update Policy

Content may be updated to reflect new developments, information, or clarifications. Significant updates will include a timestamp and brief description of changes when appropriate.

21.5 User Reporting of Errors

Users may report potential errors by contacting us at info@jackowoc.media with:

The specific URL of the content
Description of the alleged error
Supporting evidence or documentation
Your contact information

We will review all error reports but are not obligated to make changes unless we determine an error has occurred.

22. Special Provisions for Specific User Types

22.1 Journalists and Media Representatives

If you are a journalist or media representative using content from jackowoc.media:

You may reference and cite our content with proper attribution
You must comply with applicable journalism ethics and standards
You must identify when content is sponsored or paid placement
You may not misrepresent our content or take statements out of context

22.2 Competitors and Business Entities

If you are a competitor or representative of a business entity:

You may not use our content for competitive intelligence gathering through automated means
You may not reproduce substantial portions of our content on competing platforms
You must respect our intellectual property rights
Any citations or references must be fair and not misleading

22.3 Researchers and Academic Users

If you are using content for research or academic purposes:

You may cite our content with proper academic attribution
You should note that content may include opinions and unverified claims
You must comply with applicable research ethics standards
Bulk downloading or scraping requires prior written permission

22.4 Minors

The Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, you may not use the Website or submit any content. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

23. Accessibility

23.1 Accessibility Commitment

jackowoc.media is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

23.2 Accessibility Feedback

If you encounter accessibility barriers while using the Website, please contact us at info@jackowoc.media with:

Description of the specific issue
The page or feature affected
The assistive technology you’re using (if applicable)

We will work to address accessibility concerns in a timely manner.

24. Compliance with Laws

24.1 Anti-Spam Compliance

We comply with applicable anti-spam laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act (if applicable). All marketing emails will include:

Clear identification as advertisements (if applicable)
Our physical address
Clear and conspicuous unsubscribe mechanism
Honor of unsubscribe requests within 10 business days

24.2 Children’s Privacy Compliance

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar laws. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent.

24.3 Data Protection Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (for EU users), CCPA (for California residents), and other privacy regulations. See our Privacy Policy for details.

24.4 Export Control Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws. You may not access or use the Website if you are located in, or a national or resident of, any country subject to U.S. embargo or trade sanctions.

24.5 Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Users agree to comply with all applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.

25. Security

25.1 Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect the Website and your information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

25.2 Your Security Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
Using strong, unique passwords
Keeping your devices and software secure and updated
Reporting any suspected security breaches to us immediately

25.3 Prohibited Security Activities

You may not:

Attempt to breach or circumvent any security measures
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Website
Access data or systems not intended for you
Interfere with service to any user, host, or network

25.4 Responsible Disclosure

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly to info@jackowoc.media rather than publicly disclosing it. We appreciate responsible disclosure and will work with you to address verified vulnerabilities.

26. Feedback and Suggestions

26.1 Voluntary Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, comments, or other information you provide to us regarding the Website (“Feedback”) is voluntary and shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary.

26.2 License to Use Feedback

By submitting Feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, and display the Feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

26.3 No Obligation

We have no obligation to use or implement any Feedback, and you have no right to compel such use or implementation.

27. Additional Legal Notices

27.1 Copyright Notice

27.2 Trademark Notice

jackowoc.media, our logos, and any other product or service names, designs, or slogans displayed on the Website are trademarks of jackowoc.media or Jack Owoc and may not be used without permission. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on the Website are the property of their respective owners.

27.3 Digital Millennium Copyright Act Notice

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Our designated agent for DMCA notices is listed in Section 8.4.

27.4 Notice for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). See our Privacy Policy for details about your California privacy rights.

27.5 Notice for EU/UK Residents

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under GDPR, including rights to access, correction, erasure, and portability of your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for details.

28. Contact Information

For all inquiries, notices, or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

info@jackowoc.media

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

BY CLICKING “I ACCEPT,” BY ACCESSING THE WEBSITE, BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT, BY SUBMITTING CONTENT, OR BY USING ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE IN ANY MANNER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions in their entirety
You agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions
You agree to our Privacy Policy
You understand that the views expressed in published content do not necessarily reflect those of jackowoc.media or Jack Owoc
You accept all risks associated with using the Website
You understand that we may modify these Terms at any time
You consent to electronic communications from us
You waive any rights inconsistent with these Terms to the extent permitted by law
You understand the limitation of liability and disclaimer of warranties provisions
You agree to the dispute resolution and arbitration provisions (if applicable)

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE WEBSITE.