Terms & Conditions

BOTDIALOGUE.COM - TERMS OF SERVICE AND USER AGREEMENT

Last Updated: December 2024

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to BotDialogue.com ("Platform," "Website," "Service," "We," "Us"), a sophisticated digital news aggregation platform that curates and presents diverse global news content from numerous sources. By accessing or using BotDialogue.com, you agree to be fully bound by these comprehensive Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

PLATFORM DESCRIPTION

BotDialogue.com is an advanced digital news aggregation platform designed to provide users with a comprehensive overview of global events. The platform:

• Collects and curates news articles from various international news sources.

• Facilitates user account creation for a personalized experience.

• Offers interactive commenting and discussion features, fostering a vibrant online community.

• Displays targeted advertisements to support platform operations.

• Provides robust content discovery and sharing capabilities, making it easy to stay informed and share relevant news.

USER ACCOUNT

2.1 Account Creation

Users can create accounts through:

• Email registration

• Google Account authentication

Minimum Age Requirement: 13 years old. Users must provide accurate and current information. Only one account is permitted per individual.

2.2 Account Responsibilities

• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

• Users guarantee the accuracy of all information they provide.

• Account sharing is strictly prohibited.

• BotDialogue reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

CONTENT USAGE AND RIGHTS

3.1 Aggregated Content

• All articles are sourced from external publishers.

• BotDialogue does not claim ownership of original authorship.

• Full and clear attribution to the original source is mandatory and will be provided.

• The copyright of all original content remains with the respective publishers.

3.2 User-Generated Content

• Users are welcome to post comments, reactions, and engage in constructive discussions.

• Users retain ownership of their original comments.

• By posting content, users grant BotDialogue a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and modify the content within the scope of the platform's functionality.

• Prohibited content includes: hate speech, explicit violence, personal attacks, discriminatory language, spam, and any illegal content. BotDialogue maintains a zero-tolerance policy for such material.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

BotDialogue’s platform design, logo, and unique features are all protected under copyright and trademark law. Users are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works without the explicit written consent of BotDialogue. Any unauthorized use may result in legal action.

ADVERTISING POLICY

5.1 Advertisement Integration

• The platform generates revenue through digital advertisements.

• Some articles may be sponsored or promoted, and all such content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored Content" or "Promoted."

• Advertisements may be personalized based on user interaction to improve user experience.

5.2 User Consent

• By using BotDialogue, users consent to receiving targeted advertisements.

• Users have the ability to adjust their ad preferences within their account settings.

• Third-party advertisers may utilize cookies and other tracking technologies as per their own privacy policies.

PRIVACY AND DATA HANDLING

6.1 Data Collection

User data collected by BotDialogue includes:

• Email address

• Login method

• IP address

• Device information

• Browsing behavior

• Interaction patterns within the site

6.2 Data Usage

Data is collected and used for:

• User authentication

• Personalization of the user experience

• Continuous improvement of the platform

• Targeted advertisement delivery

• Platform usage analytics

6.3 Data Sharing

• Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with our advertising partners and analytics providers to better understand user behavior and improve our services.

• Data may be shared with legal authorities when legally required.

• We do not sell user data.

USER CONDUCT

Prohibited Activities:

• Creating multiple fake accounts.

• Harassment of other users.

• Posting offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content.

• Attempting unauthorized access to the platform or other users’ accounts.

• Using automated scraping tools to collect content without authorization.

• Distributing malware or harmful software.

• Violating any intellectual property rights, including our own and those of others.

CONTENT DISCLAIMER

BotDialogue does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of aggregated content. The views expressed in articles and comments are those of the original authors or users and do not reflect the views of BotDialogue. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of external content. We strive to provide access to a wide array of sources and perspectives but cannot guarantee the veracity of any particular source.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

BotDialogue shall not be liable for:

• Direct or indirect damages arising from platform use

• Loss of profits or business interruption

• Inaccuracies or errors in content provided by third parties

• User interactions with each other

• Interruptions in service due to technical issues or other causes.

MODIFICATION OF TERMS

BotDialogue reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes to these terms, and continued platform usage implies acceptance of the updated terms. Please check these terms regularly for updates.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from use of this platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration, limiting legal proceedings to actual, demonstrable damages.

TERMINATION

BotDialogue may terminate user access to the platform for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service.

• Suspicious account activity that could jeopardize security.

• Repeated inappropriate behavior, including harmful or disruptive activity.

• Non-compliance with the platform's community guidelines.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: hey@botdialogue.com

ACCESSIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE

BotDialogue is committed to adhering to web accessibility standards and aims to be fully inclusive. Users can report any accessibility issues to us. Reasonable accommodations will be considered as we work towards full accessibility compliance.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using BotDialogue.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and fully agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. This agreement is a binding contract between you and BotDialogue.