Terms and Conditions
Greetings and welcome to Presslink Media.
We appreciate your utilization of our services (“Services”). Presslink Media, a privately-held firm situated in Samoa, provides these Services. To obtain contact details for Presslink Media, please visit our contact page.
By accessing or using the PressLink website (“the Site”), you (“You” or “User”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site. Please read them carefully.
1. Utilizing Our Services
1.1 You are required to comply with any policies provided within the Services. By accessing or using the PressLink website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site.
1.2 Using our Services does not confer ownership of any intellectual property rights in our Services or the content you access. Unauthorized use of content from our Services is prohibited unless you have obtained explicit permission from the owner or are legally authorized to do so. These Terms do not grant you the right to use any trademarks or logos used in our Services. It is prohibited to remove, obscure, or alter any legal notices displayed in or alongside our Services.
1.3 Certain content displayed in our Services is not owned by us. The entity that provides the content is solely responsible for it. We reserve the right to review content to determine whether it is illegal or violates our policies. If we have reasonable grounds to believe that content violates our policies or the law, we may remove or refuse to display it. However, this does not mean that we review all content, so do not assume otherwise.
1.4 Do not misuse our Services. Do not interfere with our Services or attempt to access them using a method other than the interface and instructions provided by us. Our Services should be used only in compliance with applicable laws. We may suspend or terminate our Services if you do not comply with our terms or policies or if we are investigating suspected misconduct.
1.5 As part of using our Services, we may send you service announcements, administrative messages, and other information. You may opt out of some of these communications.
1.6 Some Services can be accessed on mobile devices. Please do not use these Services in a way that distracts you from complying with traffic or safety laws.
1.7 Purpose: The Site is intended for the submission, distribution, and publication of press releases by authorized users.
1.8 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts to use the Site.
1.9 Accuracy of Information: By submitting a press release to the Site, you represent and warrant that all information provided is accurate, truthful, and does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
2. Amending and Ceasing Our Services
2.1 We are constantly improving and enhancing our Services. We strive to provide you with the highest level of service and are committed to delivering quality in a timely and professional manner.
2.2 We cannot guarantee specific placement outcomes, rankings, or the usage of your press releases in search engines. If you have any concerns about the effectiveness of your press release, please contact us.
2.3 We may add or remove functionalities or features, and we may suspend or stop a Service altogether. We reserve the right to stop providing Services to you or add limits to our Services at any time.
2.4 You can stop using our Services at any time, although we will be sorry to see you go.
3. Submission of Press Releases
3.1 Content Guidelines: Press releases submitted to the Site must comply with the following guidelines:
- Must be factually accurate and not misleading.
- Must not contain any defamatory, offensive, or unlawful content.
- Must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.
3.2 Prohibited Content: Press releases that contain content related to the following subjects are strictly prohibited:
- Political opinions or endorsements.
- Religious content or endorsements.
- Content that is defamatory, libelous, or slanderous.
- Content that violates the honor or reputation of any individual or entity.
3.3 Editing and Deletion: PressLink reserves the right to edit, modify, or remove any press release at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to, violations of these Terms and Conditions. PressLink may also remove press releases that are deemed to be of low quality, irrelevant, or spam.
3.4 You are responsible for the accuracy of the content you submit, whether reviewed, edited, or written by Presslink Media on your behalf. We are not responsible for fact-checking the content provided. We reserve the right to edit or decline content at our sole discretion.
3.5 You must ensure that the content you provide does not infringe on the rights of any third party, including copyrights, trademarks, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights. Presslink Media disclaims liability for copyright infringement arising from the use of photos or videos in submitted content.
3.6 You must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules related to the submission of content, including but not limited to anti-spam laws.
3.7 We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for any costs we may incur in relation to legal inquiries or subpoenas related to submitted content.
3.8 At our discretion and without compensation, we may remove credits from a user’s account if the client continues to post content substantially similar to previously rejected content after being informed of violations.
3.9 Press release credits are valid for one year (365 days) from the date of purchase.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership: You retain all rights to the content of your press releases. However, by submitting a press release, you grant PressLink a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and otherwise use the content on the Site.
4.2 Copyright Infringement: PressLink respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us immediately.
5. Account Information
5.1 To use certain features of our Services, you may need to create a Presslink Media account. You can create your own account, which is free, or an account may be assigned to you by an administrator, such as your employer or educational institution.
5.2 To protect your account, keep your password confidential. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Avoid using the same password for multiple third-party applications. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your password or account, please contact us immediately.
5.3 You agree to provide accurate and complete contact and billing information to Presslink Media as needed.
6. Invoicing
6.1 Some of our Services are offered free of charge, while others, such as PR distribution, may involve a fee. All invoicing and payment processing are handled by our sister company, Quarero Marketing Accelerator FZCO.
6.2 Presslink Media reserves the right to change its fees and charges and to introduce new charges at any time.
7. Privacy and Copyright Protection
7.1 Presslink Media’s Privacy Policy explains how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy when you use our Services.
7.2 Some of our Services allow you to submit or store content. You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in that content. In short, what belongs to you stays yours.
7.3 When you upload or otherwise submit content to our Services, you grant Presslink Media (and those we work with) a worldwide license to use, host, store, modify, create derivative works, communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display, and distribute such content. This license continues even if you stop using our Services.
8. Content Syndication
8.1 Content syndication refers to the process of distributing or sharing content, such as articles, videos, or blog posts, across multiple platforms or websites.
8.2 Our Services are designed to help you find news content hosted on websites not owned or operated by Presslink Media. The Services include links and brief summaries of news stories to help you identify items of interest. These links may include text, images, and other materials. By selecting a story, you will be directed to the news site where the story is published. Presslink Media retains all rights in and to the Service’s intellectual property, but we do not claim ownership of the original news stories to which links lead.
8.3 The links may be subject to copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights owned by Presslink Media and/or third-party content providers (“Publishers”). Without the express consent of the rights owner, you may not license, sublicense, sell, transfer, or assign any of the provided links. You agree to always give proper attribution to the Publisher as the source of the news information.
8.4 The links may contain a hyperlink to the Publisher’s original website through an intermediary link from our website. You may not remove, disable, modify, or obscure the intermediary link and/or the code we provide when using certain Services that generate the links.
8.5 We reserve the right to alter the appearance of the links, including changing their design and format. We may also include advertisements and/or press releases alongside the links.
8.6 The inclusion of links does not imply that Presslink Media or its affiliates endorse any third-party site or the materials on such sites. Presslink Media and its affiliates are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of third-party sites or any content, products, or services accessible from those sites.
8.7 The links may not be used on websites we deem inappropriate for reasons including, but not limited to: (a) promoting discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age; (b) altering the Publishers’ names or failing to provide proper attribution without the Publisher’s consent; or (c) infringing intellectual property rights.
8.8 If you are a Publisher and wish to have your content excluded from distribution, indexing, or linking by Presslink Media, please contact us, and we will consider removing such links on a case-by-case basis.
8.9 Ownership: You retain all rights to the content of your press releases. However, by submitting a press release, you grant PressLink a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and otherwise use the content on the Site.
8.10 Copyright Infringement: PressLink respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us immediately.
9. Warranties and Disclaimers
9.1 The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. PressLink makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the use or the results of this Site in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. We provide our Services with a high level of skill and care, and we hope that you will enjoy using them. However, there are certain things that we do not promise about our Services.
9.2 We do not take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability, or availability of any content or materials presented within our Services. We disclaim all liability for the deletion, failure to store, or transmission of any content and any harm resulting from accessing any content through our Services.
9.3 Except as expressly stated in these terms or additional terms, neither Presslink Media nor its suppliers or distributors make any specific promises about the Services. For example, we do not make any commitments about the content within the Services, the specific functions of the Services, or their reliability, availability, or ability to meet your needs. We provide the Services “as is.”
9.4 Some jurisdictions provide certain warranties, such as the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We disclaim all warranties to the extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 Except where prohibited by law, Presslink Media and its suppliers and distributors will not be responsible for lost profits, revenues, or data, financial losses, or indirect, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages.
10.2 To the extent permitted by law, the total liability of Presslink Media and its suppliers and distributors for any claims under these terms, including for any implied warranties, is limited to the amount you paid us to use the Services (or, if we choose, to supplying you the Services again).
10.3 PressLink shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or the submission of any press releases. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PressLink and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your submission of a press release, or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
12. Modifications to the Terms
PressLink reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site after such changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
13. Termination
PressLink reserves the right to terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause or notice.
14. Governing Law
The laws of Samoa govern these Terms and any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Samoa.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [Contact Information].
Thank you for choosing Presslink Media. We look forward to providing you with quality service.