Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the services provided by 1stNews ("we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Service Description

1stNews provides news and information services related to security, safety, and risk management. Our services include but are not limited to:

• News articles and updates
• Analysis and insights
• Expert opinions and commentary
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Security consulting services
• Risk assessment tools
• Educational resources

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on 1stNews's website for personal, non-commercial viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

4. User Obligations

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the service
• Not engage in unauthorized access or use of our systems

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by 1stNews and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6. Privacy Policy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

7. Disclaimer

The materials on 1stNews's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. 1stNews makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

8. Limitations

In no event shall 1stNews or its suppliers be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our website, even if 1stNews or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes through our website or via email. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.