1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using The Ship Journal website ("Site") and subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Site or use our services.
2. Description of Service
The Ship Journal is a content curation and directory service that provides:
- Directory of web development tools
- Aggregated community content and developments (when available)
- Weekly curated newsletter delivery (when available)
- Community RSS feed features (when available)
3. User Registration
To subscribe to our newsletter, you must:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Be at least 18 years old
- Maintain the security of your subscription information
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your subscription
4. Intellectual Property and Content
4.1 Original Content
All original content, including but not limited to our commentary, curation notes, site organization, and branded materials, is the property of The Ship Journal and protected by copyright laws.
4.2 Third-Party Content
- The Site includes curated content from third-party sources, which remains the intellectual property of their respective owners
- Links, excerpts, and summaries are provided under fair use principles
- Attribution is provided to original content creators where applicable
- We respect all copyright and intellectual property rights of content creators
4.3 RSS and Aggregated Content
- Future RSS feed features will respect the original publishers' terms of service
- Users contributing to community features must have rights to share the content they submit
- We reserve the right to remove any content that violates intellectual property rights
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal purpose
- Share subscription content without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Engage in any activity that disrupts our services
- Submit content you don't have rights to share
- Misrepresent the source or ownership of content
6. Newsletter Communications
By subscribing, you agree to receive:
- Weekly newsletter communications
- Essential service updates
- Confirmation and subscription management emails
7. Privacy
Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
8. Content Removal and DMCA
We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to properly submitted notices of alleged copyright infringement. We reserve the right to:
- Remove any content that violates copyright laws
- Process DMCA takedown notices
- Terminate access for repeat infringers
9. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason whatsoever.
11. Limitation of Liability
The Ship Journal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any curated content.
12. Disclaimer
The Site serves as a content curator and directory. We:
- Do not claim ownership of third-party content
- Cannot guarantee the accuracy of external content
- Are not responsible for external website content
- Make no warranties about third-party services or tools listed
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]
These Terms of Service were last updated on April 12, 2025. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.