Introduction
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) are effective as of March 7, 2025, and govern your access to and use of PressClone’s website, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”) provided by PressClone (“we,” “us,” or “our”) located at pressclone.com.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and that your use of the Services does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
Account Registration
Account Creation
To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to register for an account. When registering, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Security
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.
User Responsibilities
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Services:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate PressClone, a PressClone employee, another user, or any other person or entity
- To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services
- In any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party’s use of the Services
User Content
You are solely responsible for any content, including but not limited to press releases, information, data, text, or other materials that you submit through the Services (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights in and to your User Content
- Your User Content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
- Your User Content is accurate and not misleading
- Your User Content does not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any intellectual property or other rights of any third party
We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion without notice and for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
PressClone Content
The Services and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), are owned by PressClone, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
Limited License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to:
- Modify, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, or create derivative works based on the Services or any content therein
- Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods
- Use the Services for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Services
Trademarks
The PressClone name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of PressClone or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
Press Release Services
Service Description
PressClone provides press release creation, optimization, and distribution services. By using these services, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
- You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of all content provided for press releases
- Press releases are created according to our established formats and guidelines
- We reserve the right to refuse service or edit content that violates our Editorial Policy or these Terms
- Distribution of press releases is subject to our standard processes and partner requirements
Content Restrictions
Press releases submitted to or created through our Services must not contain:
- False, misleading, or deceptive information
- Defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
- Content that infringes on any third party’s intellectual property or other rights
- Content that violates any applicable law or regulation
- Malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Excessive promotional language that does not provide newsworthy information
Fees and Payment
Pricing
Pricing for our Services is as specified on our website or in a separate agreement with you. We reserve the right to change our prices at any time, with notice to users with active accounts.
Payment Terms
Payment for Services is due at the time of purchase unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement. You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information, including legal name, address, telephone number, and payment method details.
Refunds
Refund policies for specific Services will be outlined at the time of purchase. Generally, we do not provide refunds for Services already rendered or for press releases that have been distributed.
Termination
Termination by PressClone
We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at editor@pressclone.com. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your account:
- You will no longer have access to your account or any content stored therein
- We may retain your information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
- These Terms will continue to apply to any past use of the Services
Disclaimers
No Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. PRESSCLONE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Service Availability
We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We are not liable for any delays, service failures, or any other loss or damage arising from your use of the Services.
Third-Party Content
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or content. We are not responsible for any third-party websites, content, or practices. Any dealings you have with third parties through the Services are solely between you and such third party.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL PRESSCLONE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES; AND (IV) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO BRINGING THE CLAIM.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PressClone, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Services’ content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in [County], [State] for any actions related to these Terms or your use of the Services.
Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing a claim against PressClone, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at editor@pressclone.com. We’ll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or PressClone may pursue formal proceedings.
Arbitration
Except for disputes that qualify for small claims court, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in [City], [State]. The arbitrator’s award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and PressClone concerning the Services.
Waiver
The failure of PressClone to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null. We may assign or transfer these Terms, at our sole discretion, without restriction.
Notifications
We may provide notifications to you via email, regular mail, or postings on the Services. You may contact us at editor@pressclone.com.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: editor@pressclone.com
