Terms of Service
Last updated: 10/24/2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Triton Tory ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our Service.
Important: These terms include important limitations on our liability and your rights. Please read them carefully.
Service Description
Triton Tory is a digital news and information platform providing:
- News articles and editorial content
 - Research publications and academic content
 - Legal information and resources
 - Interactive features and user engagement tools
 - Third-party integrations and data services
 
User Responsibilities & Prohibited Uses
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.
Prohibited Activities
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
 - Infringing on intellectual property rights
 - Transmitting harmful or malicious content
 - Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
 - Interfering with the proper functioning of the Service
 - Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
 - Engaging in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
 
Content Standards
All content you submit must be accurate, lawful, and not infringe on third-party rights. You are solely responsible for your content and its consequences.
Content Rights & Intellectual Property
Platform Ownership
Triton Tory retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all intellectual property rights. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
User Content License
By submitting content to our platform, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your content in connection with our Service.
Third-Party Content
We may display third-party content for informational purposes. We do not claim ownership of such content and are not responsible for its accuracy or legality.
DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. Contact us through our contact form for copyright concerns.
Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers
Important Legal Notice: These limitations are designed to protect our platform and are legally binding. Please read carefully.
Service Disclaimers
- The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
 - We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
 - We are not responsible for third-party content or external links
 - Service availability is not guaranteed and may be interrupted
 
Liability Limitations
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service
 - We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
 - We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party actions
 - We are not liable for data loss, security breaches, or system failures
 - We are not responsible for decisions made based on our content
 
Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Triton Tory and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
 - Your violation of these Terms
 - Your violation of any third-party rights
 - Content you submit to the platform
 - Your violation of applicable laws
 
Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account and data, though some information may be retained as required by law.
Governing Law & Disputes
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Diego, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and Triton Tory individually. You waive any right to participate in class actions or consolidated proceedings.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service or legal matters, please contact us:
Contact: Use our contact form
Address: University of California, San Diego
Response Time: We will respond to legal inquiries within 7 business days
Terms Updates
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
