User Agreement – rantingguy.com (Ontario, Canada)
This User Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between rantingguy.com, a privately owned business registered under the laws of Ontario, Canada ("Company”), and you ("User"), collectively referred to as the “Parties”. By accessing or using the services provided by Company through its platform, including but not limited to its website and mobile application (collectively, the "Platform"), User agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If User does not agree to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, User must not access or use the Platform.
1. Services
1.1. rantingguy.com is a social blogging and content-sharing platform where users may publish opinions, commentary, and media ("User Content").
1.2. The Platform includes monetization features such as advertising, paid subscriptions, sponsorships, affiliate links, and merchandise.
1.3. The Company does not guarantee visibility, reach, or monetization outcomes.
1.4. The Company personnel use the Platform to moderate posted content.
2. User Obligations
2.1. User agrees to provide accurate and complete information when using the Platform, including but not limited to registration details and requests for sales representation.
2.2. User represents and warrants that User is at least 16 years old and has the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement.
2.3. User acknowledges and agrees that any interaction or engagement between User and other Users or third parties facilitated through the Platform is at User's own risk.
2.4. User shall not use the Platform for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to engaging in fraudulent activities, spamming, or harassing other Users.
3. Relationship between User and Company
3.1. User acknowledges and agrees that the Company is not a party to any agreements or transactions between Users or between Users and third parties facilitated through the Platform.
3.2. User understands that the Company does not endorse, guarantee, or warrant the products or services offered by advertisers and sponsors.
3.3. User is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account.
3.4. User is responsible for all activity under their account.
3.5. Company reserves the right to remove any User created content from the Platform at its own discretion.
4. Fees and Payments
4.1. The Company may charge fees for certain services provided through the Platform. User agrees to pay all applicable fees as and when due.
4.2. User acknowledges and agrees that the Company may deduct applicable fees from any payments received on User's behalf.
4.3. The Platform may include advertisements and sponsored content.
4.4. Paid subscriptions may be offered; fees are non-refundable unless required by law.
4.5. The Company may sell merchandise and engage in affiliate marketing.
4.6. The Company is not responsible for third-party advertisers or products.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1. User acknowledges and agrees that all intellectual property rights in the Platform and its content are owned by the Company or its licensors.
5.2. User shall not use, modify, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Platform without the prior written consent of the Company.
5.3. User acknowledges and agrees that User is responsible for the activities performed using the Platform.
5.4. User retains ownership of their content.
5.5. User hereby grants the Company a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, use, reproduce, distribute, display, and promote content created by User through using the Platform.
5.6. User acknowledges and agrees that content created on the Platform:
- Does not violate any laws (including Canadian laws)
- Does not infringe intellectual property rights
5.7. Is not defamatory, obscene, or harmful
6. Termination
6.1. The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate User's access to the Platform at any time and for any reason, without prior notice.
6.2. Upon termination, User shall cease all use of the Platform and any rights granted under this Agreement shall immediately cease.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with User's use of the Platform.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
8.1. The Services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Company disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9. Indemnification
9.1. User agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or your violation of this Agreement.
10. Changes to Terms
10.1. The Company reserves the right to modify or replace this Agreement at any time. If a revision is material, the Company will provide notice by posting an updated version of the Agreement on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Agreement.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
11.2. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.
By accessing or using the Platform, User acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If User does not agree to these terms, User must not access or use the Platform.