Terms of Service
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.platedmag.com, owned and operated by Root Publishing Inc. By using our website, you agree to these Terms of Service (referred to as the “User Agreement”) along with our Privacy Policy.
This agreement is effective as of August 8, 2024, and may be updated without notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Responsible Use & Conduct
By using our website and resources (referred to as “Resources”), you agree to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information if required.
- Keep your account credentials secure and take responsibility for all activities under your account.
- Only access our Resources through approved, ethical means.
- Avoid any activity that disrupts or interferes with our site or services.
- Not copy, sell, or redistribute our Resources.
- Accept responsibility for any consequences, losses, or damages resulting from unauthorized activities.
User-Generated Content
We may provide open communication tools (e.g., blogs, forums, comments). By posting content, you agree not to share:
- Illegal, abusive, defamatory, fraudulent, or offensive content.
- Copyrighted material without permission.
- Spam, unauthorized ads, or impersonation.
- We have the right to remove any content that violates these terms. However, we are not responsible for content posted by users.
By posting content, you grant Root Publishing Inc. a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it, provided it does not violate third-party copyrights.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Root Publishing Inc. and its affiliates from any claims resulting from your actions or violations of this agreement.
3. Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. You can read it [here].
4. Limitation of Warranties
We provide our Resources “as is” and “as available” and do not guarantee that:
They will meet your needs or be error-free.
Access will always be uninterrupted or secure.
Any information obtained will be completely accurate or reliable.
You use our Resources at your own risk.
5. Limitation of Liability
Root Publishing Inc. is not liable for:
Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from using our site.
Loss of data, interruptions, or errors.
Our liability is limited to the amount you paid, if any, for our products or services.
6. Copyright & Trademarks
All content on www.platedmag.com (text, graphics, code, images, logos) belongs to Root Publishing Inc. and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You cannot copy, distribute, or use any content without permission.
7. Termination of Use
We may suspend or terminate your access to our site at any time, without notice, if you violate this agreement. Illegal activities may be reported to law enforcement.
8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Arkansas, USA. Any disputes must be resolved in Arkansas state or federal courts.
For contests open to Canadian residents, prize details and winning odds will be outlined in the contest’s official rules, in compliance with the Canadian Competition Act.
9. Guarantee & Refund Policy
Unless stated otherwise, Root Publishing Inc. disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
All sales are final. We do not offer returns, refunds, or exchanges.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about these terms, you can contact us at:
Root Publishing Inc.
3625 Kavanaugh Blvd. Ste F
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 666-5510
