Terms of Service

By accessing and using abn12.com (the "Site"), operated by ABN 12 ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

ABN 12 is a digital news platform that provides news articles, analysis, multimedia content, and related services. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice.

All content on the Site — including but not limited to articles, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and design — is the property of ABN 12 or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use such as sharing articles via social media with proper attribution.

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or servers
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm others

If you submit content to us (such as news tips, comments, or contact form messages), you grant ABN 12 a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content in connection with our services.

You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and content. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party sites or content. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

The Site may display advertisements from third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver relevant ads. Your interaction with advertisements is governed by the advertiser's own terms and privacy policies.

ABN 12 is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any advertiser.

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

While we strive for accuracy in our reporting, we do not warrant that all content is complete, accurate, reliable, or current. News content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ABN 12 and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits.

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, during the twelve months prior to the claim.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ABN 12 and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from ABN 12 containing news updates, editorial content, and promotional material. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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