1. Operator and Scope
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://ashford-publishing.com (the “Website”) and any related services, content, and features provided through it.
The Website is operated by Ashford Partners (“Ashford Partners”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing or using the Website, creating an account, or using any content or services provided through the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
2. Eligibility
You represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under applicable law. If you use the Website on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain content or features of the Website, you may be required to create an account by providing accurate and complete information, including a valid email address and a password.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.
3.3 Account Use
Your account is personal to you and may not be shared, transferred, or made available to any third party without our prior written consent.
4. Access to Content
The Website provides access to digital content, including additional or companion materials related to publications by Ashford Partners (the “Content”).
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or the Content at any time, with or without notice.
Access to certain Content may be conditioned upon prior purchase of a related product or compliance with specific requirements determined by us.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website and the Content only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
In particular, you agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Website
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or exploit the Content except as expressly permitted
- Share, resell, or make available your account or the Content to third parties
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, user accounts, or related systems
- Use the Website in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its operation
6. Intellectual Property
All rights, title, and interest in and to the Website and the Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, designs, and digital materials, are owned by or licensed to Ashford Partners and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Website and the Content for your personal, non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms.
Except as expressly permitted by these Terms, no part of the Website or the Content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or otherwise exploited without our prior written consent.
7. User Content
If the Website allows you to submit or upload content (such as comments, messages, or other materials), you remain responsible for such content. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, host, and display such content for the purpose of operating the Website.
We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.
8. Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website and your account at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or misused the Website or the Content.
You may terminate your account at any time by requesting account deletion in accordance with our policies.
Upon termination, your right to access and use the Website and the Content will immediately cease.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and the Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components, or that the Content will be accurate, complete, or up to date.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ashford Partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Website or the Content.
Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to us for access to the Website or the relevant Content.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ashford Partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
- Your use of the Website or the Content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party
12. Changes to the Website and the Terms
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time.
We may also update these Terms from time to time. The current version will always be published on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ashford Partners regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or representations relating to the same subject matter.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, you may contact us at:
Ashford Partners
Email: hello@ashford-publishing.com
Address: Voltastrasse 76, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland