Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to TechConnect. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Engage in any automated data collection (scraping, bots)
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on TechConnect, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of TechConnect or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our express written permission.

4. User Content and Comments

If we allow user-generated content, comments, or submissions:

• You retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it
• You are responsible for your content and any consequences arising from it
• You warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit the content
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms
• We are not responsible for user-generated content

5. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or content. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party websites or content. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

6. Advertising and Sponsorship

TechConnect displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. By using our website:

• You acknowledge that we display advertisements
• Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content
• We are not responsible for advertiser content or claims
• Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser
• We may receive compensation for clicks or purchases through affiliate links

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We specifically disclaim:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not guarantee that our website is free from viruses or other harmful components. You use our website at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TECHCONNECT AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to the website
• Any bugs, viruses, or harmful code

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid to access our website (if any), whichever is less.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TechConnect and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Account Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time
• Remove any content that violates these Terms
• Take appropriate legal action for violations
• Report illegal activities to law enforcement

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

13. Dispute Resolution

For any disputes arising from these Terms:

• First, contact us to resolve the issue informally
• If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration
• You waive your right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit
• Arbitration shall be conducted according to [Arbitration Organization] rules

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TechConnect regarding your use of the website.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: