Last updated: February 7, 2024
Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using this website (the “Service”) operated by Benjamin Spider (“us”, “we”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.
Intellectual Property
Ownership: The content on BenjaminSpider.com, such as articles, graphics, and images, is owned by Benjamin Spider and protected under copyright laws. While the site’s content is exclusive property, exceptions for fair use, like commentary, critique, or educational purposes, are recognized. For uses beyond fair use, contact me for permission regarding my copyrighted materials.
Content Creation and Opinions: The content on this blog, including opinions and analyses, is created by me and represents my personal viewpoints unless explicitly stated otherwise. It is not intended as an endorsement of any products, services, or practices. Sources of information are credited where applicable. This section clarifies that the blog’s content is based on personal insights and should be interpreted as such within the terms of service.
User Comments Policy
Comments Submission: BenjaminSpider.com welcomes and encourages users to leave comments on blog posts. Comments provide a platform for readers to share insights, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions.
Moderation and Editing: To maintain a respectful and constructive community, BenjaminSpider.com reserves the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments submitted to the blog, particularly under the following circumstances:
- Privacy Concerns: If a comment includes personal information that should not be public, or if it violates someone’s privacy, we may edit the comment to remove such information or delete it entirely to protect the individual’s privacy.
- Hate Comments: “Hate speech” is defined as comments that promote, foster, or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age. This includes any form of comment that is intended to insult, demean, threaten, or incite violence or discrimination against an individual or group. While BenjaminSpider.com adopts a resilient stance towards comments directed at the blog owner that may be critical in nature, we have a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech directed at other individuals or groups. Such comments will not be tolerated and will be subject to immediate removal. We reserve the right to take any action deemed appropriate against hate speech, including editing, hiding, or deleting the comment, and banning the commenter from future participation.
Rights to Use Comments: By posting comments on BenjaminSpider.com, users grant the blog a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, create derivative works from, display, and distribute these comments in any form, including for promotional purposes.
Responsibility of Commenters: Commenters are solely responsible for their comments. They must ensure their comments are respectful, do not infringe on the rights of others, and comply with all applicable laws. Sensitive or private information should not be posted in comments.
Reporting Inappropriate Comments: Readers are encouraged to report any comments they believe violate these policies. BenjaminSpider.com is committed to reviewing reported comments promptly and taking appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the discussion platform.
Use of Images
Fair Use by Blog Owner: BenjaminSpider.com may use images under the principle of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, reporting, or research. The use of copyrighted images by BenjaminSpider.com in this manner is intended to be transformative, providing new context, meanings, or expressions, and contributing to a broader discussion within the blog’s content.
Comic and other image scans: The comic images featured on my blog are scans from my personal comic collection, used to share their stories, conditions, and personal experiences. These scans are intended for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes, highlighting the unique history of each piece. I provide affiliate links for those interested in exploring these comics further. This practice underscores my commitment to respecting copyright while sharing my passion for comic culture.
Video Game Content Terms: This blog includes personal reviews, commentary, and discussions on video games, utilizing screenshots and gameplay footage under fair use. Affiliate links for games may be provided, and any games received for free or as part of a compensated review will be clearly disclosed. The use of game content is intended for fair use purposes only, respecting copyright laws without assuming liability for external copyright disputes or interpretations.
Links To Other Web Sites
In my blog, I may link to third-party sites for information sources, advertisements, or affiliate partnerships. These links are beyond my control and I’m not responsible for their content or practices. While I aim to select trustworthy sources, I advise you to review their terms and privacy policies. I’m not liable for any issues arising from your interaction with these sites. Always exercise caution and due diligence when visiting external websites, especially those involving financial transactions or personal information.
Termination I reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to my blog immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach the Terms. Provisions of the Terms meant to survive termination, such as ownership rights, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability, will persist.
Disclaimer: Your use of this blog is at your sole risk. The blog is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.
Changes
I reserve the right, at my sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 60 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.
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