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Updated: January 22, 2024
These Terms of Service (Terms) govern your access to and use of the +ontime website, mobile experiences, newsletters, and related digital services (collectively, the Services). The Services are operated by +ontime (we, us, our).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
About +ontime
+ontime is a digital news platform that publishes journalism, reporting, explainers, analysis, and opinion content across multiple formats. The Services may include text, images, video, audio, newsletters, interactive features, and links to third-party sources.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to create an account or purchase a subscription. If you are under the age of majority, you may use the Services only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Updates to the Services and These Terms
We may modify the Services at any time (including adding or removing features). We may also update these Terms. When we do, we will update the “Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
Accounts and Security
Some Services may require registration.
If you create an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
- Notify us promptly of any unauthorised access or suspected security breach
You are responsible for all activity under your account.
We may suspend or terminate accounts if we believe they are being used unlawfully or in violation of these Terms.
Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and share information. By using the Services, you consent to those practices.
Our Content and Intellectual Property
All content on +ontime—including articles, headlines, newsletters, graphics, logos, visual identity, design, software, and compilation of content—is owned by +ontime or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Read and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Share links to +ontime content
- Quote short excerpts for commentary or criticism where permitted by law, provided you attribute +ontime
You may not, without our prior written permission:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, licence, or exploit +ontime content
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract content or data
- Remove watermarking, credits, or rights notices
- Use our logo or brand elements in a way that implies endorsement
Subscriptions and Paid Services (If Offered)
If +ontime offers paid subscriptions or paid features:
- Pricing, billing frequency, and what is included will be displayed at purchase
- Payment processing may be handled by third-party providers
- Unless otherwise required by law, fees are non-refundable once billed, except where a cancellation/refund policy is explicitly stated at checkout
We may change prices or subscription features with prior notice where required by law.
User Submissions (Comments, Messages, Tips)
If the Services allow you to submit content (such as comments, messages, tips, or uploads), you retain ownership of what you submit. However, you grant +ontime a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your submission solely for operating, improving, and promoting the Services.
You agree not to submit anything that:
- Is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or violent
- Violates privacy or publicity rights
- Infringes intellectual property or other rights
- Contains malware, spam, or deceptive content
We may remove submissions at our discretion.
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for illegal purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or accounts
- Interfere with security features or the normal operation of the Services
- Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access or collect content without permission
- Circumvent paywalls, access controls, or content restrictions
- Impersonate +ontime staff, journalists, or partners
Third-Party Links and Content
+ontime may link to third-party sites, embed third-party media, or reference third-party information. We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, terms, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
Editorial Independence and Opinions
+ontime publishes reporting and may also publish opinion pieces and analysis. Opinion content reflects the author’s views and does not necessarily reflect the views of +ontime.
We may update, correct, or clarify content as part of our editorial standards.
Corrections
We strive for accuracy. If we publish a material error, we may issue a correction, clarification, or update. Corrections may be appended to the original content or published separately, depending on the context.
Disclaimers
The Services are provided on an as is and as available basis. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Content is provided for general informational purposes and is not professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). You should obtain professional advice for your situation.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, +ontime disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, +ontime and its affiliates, officers, employees, contributors, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Services.
Where liability cannot be excluded, it will be limited to the minimum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless +ontime from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Services, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, pose risk to the Services, or if required by law. You may stop using the Services at any time.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which +ontime is established and operates, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in that jurisdiction, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
Contact
For questions about these Terms or the Services, contact:
Email: legal@ontimeplus.com
Corrections: corrections@ontimeplus.com
