Triton Tory Media

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.