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Terms & Conditions

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1. Introduction

Welcome to The New York Times (the “Website”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, content, features, and services provided by us (the “Publisher,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or of the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on the Website, including but not limited to articles, images, video, audio, graphics, logos, trademarks, design, layouts, and code (“Content”) is owned or licensed by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • You may view, download, and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove or alter copyright or other proprietary notices.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, perform, create derivative works of, or otherwise exploit Content without our express written permission.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on the Website, including but not limited to articles, images, video, audio, graphics, logos, trademarks, design, layouts, and code (“Content”) is owned or licensed by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • You may view, download, and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove or alter copyright or other proprietary notices.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, perform, create derivative works of, or otherwise exploit Content without our express written permission.

4. User Contributions & Submissions

  • By submitting content (e.g. comments, feedback, ideas, stories, images) to the Website (“User Content”), you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, translate, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit such User Content in any form or media now known or in the future.
  • You retain all ownership rights in your User Content, subject to the license you grant us above.
  • You represent and warrant that your User Content is your own or you have the necessary rights, and that it does not violate any laws, third-party rights, or these Terms.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any unlawful manner or for any unlawful purpose;
  • Harass, defame, abuse, or threaten others;
  • Post or transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited mass messages;
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to collect data from the Website without permission;
  • Impersonate another person or entity;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation or servers;
  • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any security or access control measures.

6. Subscriptions, Payments & Refunds (if applicable)

  • If the Website offers subscriptions, paid content, or premium features, you agree to pay all fees and charges in a timely manner.
  • All payments are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms.
  • We reserve the right to change subscription plans, pricing, or features, with notice, and to suspend or terminate access if payments are not made.

7. Disclaimer & No Warranty

  • The Website and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • We do not warrant that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses or harmful components.
  • We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event will we, our officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages (including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses) arising out of or related to your use of the Website or these Terms, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for all claims will not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the prior 12 months.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Publisher and its affiliates, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your User Content.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

  • The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We do not control or endorse those third parties and disclaim all liability arising from your use of them.
  • If you choose to use third-party services in connection with the Website, you do so at your own risk and must abide by their terms.

11. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to those practices.

12. Modifications & Termination

  • We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or terminate all or part of the Website or these Terms at any time, with or without notice.
  • Continued use of the Website after modifications constitutes your binding acceptance of the updated Terms.
  • We may suspend or terminate your access for any violation of these Terms or for any reason, without liability.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.
  • Any dispute or claim arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.
  • Optionally: before resorting to litigation, parties agree to seek informal negotiation or mediation.

14. Severability & Waiver

  • If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be struck to the extent of the invalidity and the remaining provisions will remain in full force.
  • Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms or policies we post, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
info@newyorktimes.com
compliance@newyorktimes.com