1. Introduction and Acceptance
Welcome to Hashtap. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and newsletters (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Services.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on Hashtap, including but not limited to articles, reviews, graphics, logos, images, and the underlying code, is the property of Hashtap or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
- Limited License: You may access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial use only.
- Prohibited Acts: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission. Automated scraping, data mining, or harvesting of our content for any purpose (including training AI models) is strictly prohibited.
3. User Conduct and Content
Hashtap allows users to interact with content and, in some cases, post their own. You agree not to:
- Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or promotes illegal activities.
- Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Use the Services to distribute spam, malware, or viruses.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or user accounts.
4. Disclaimer of Professional Advice
Hashtap is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
- Not Expert Advice: Although we strive for accuracy, the life hacks, tech guides, financial tips, and health information on Hashtap are not a substitute for professional advice.
- Use at Your Own Risk: Any action you take based on the information found on this site is strictly at your own risk. Hashtap will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of our website.
5. Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure
In accordance with our Review Policy, Hashtap participates in various affiliate marketing programs.
- Commissions: We may earn a commission on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
- Independence: Our editorial content is not influenced by these partnerships. Writers do not receive direct compensation from affiliate revenue, maintaining our commitment to unbiased reporting.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Services contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Hashtap. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hashtap and its affiliates, officers, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your access to or use of the Services.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services.
- Any content obtained from the Services.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hashtap and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
9. Changes to the Services and Terms
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend our Services, and any material we provide on the Services, in our sole discretion without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Hashtap is headquartered, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision.
