Terms & Conditions
Press Conference (pressconference.wiki), an independent new media platform dedicated to delivering timely and unbiased news on politics, economy, culture, and more from a Bangladeshi perspective. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, features, services, or applications offered by us (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
We are based in Bangladesh and operate under the laws of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Press Conference. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes. Please review them periodically.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet these requirements. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of an organization, you warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. User Accounts
Certain features, such as commenting, subscribing to newsletters, or submitting content, may require creating an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use at support@pressconference.wiki.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms.
3. Content Ownership and License
All content on our Services, including text, images, videos, graphics, logos, and software (collectively, “Content”), is owned by Press Conference or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without our prior written consent. Sharing links to our articles is permitted, provided it complies with fair use principles and attributes Press Conference as the source.
4. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, articles, photos, or other materials (“User Content”) to our Services, you grant Press Conference a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with our Services. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content and that it does not infringe on third-party rights.
We may review, edit, or remove User Content at our sole discretion but are not obligated to do so. You are solely responsible for your User Content, and we disclaim any liability arising from it.
5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws, including Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act.
- Post or transmit harmful content, such as viruses, malware, or spam.
- Engage in harassment, defamation, or discriminatory behavior.
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data without permission.
- Interfere with the Services’ operation or security.
- Promote or advertise without authorization.
Violations may result in account termination, legal action, or reporting to authorities.
6. Third-Party Links and Ads
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or advertisements. We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Your interactions with them are at your own risk. We use third-party advertising services, such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies or track your activity for personalized ads. Refer to our Privacy Policy for details.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services and Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses. News content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for legal, financial, or medical advice.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Press Conference, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the preceding 12 months (if any). This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Press Conference and its affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your User Content, or your infringement of third-party rights.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Bangladesh, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the Services ends, but sections that by nature survive (e.g., ownership, disclaimers, liability) remain in effect.
12. Miscellaneous
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
- Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our control, such as natural disasters or cyberattacks.
13. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
- Email: legal@pressconference.wiki
- Address: Press Conference Headquarters, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Thank you for using Press Conference. We appreciate your trust and commitment to responsible use of our platform.