Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the website operated by Riolith Media (“Riolith Media,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using the website. The website is provided subject to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy, which together constitute the entire contractual framework applicable to visitors and users. Riolith Media may amend these Terms at any time in order to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, technological developments, or its own business practices. Any revised version will be published on this website with an updated effective date, and continued use after publication will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
Use of the Website and Intellectual Property
The website is provided exclusively for lawful purposes and for access to information concerning the business and publishing activities of Riolith Media. You undertake to use the website in strict compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual duties, and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of Riolith Media, its licensors, its partners, or other users. Access is granted on the basis of a limited, non-transferable, and revocable right to view the website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
All materials contained on the website, including without limitation all editorial content, images, photographs, graphics, logos, trade names, audiovisual material, databases, source code, and design elements, are the exclusive property of Riolith Media or of third parties who have authorised their use, and are protected by national and international intellectual property laws. No licence or assignment of rights shall be deemed to arise from access to the website. Reproduction, publication, distribution, modification, adaptation, public communication, or exploitation of any part of the website without prior written consent is strictly prohibited, except where such use is expressly authorised by mandatory provisions of law.
Users are prohibited from engaging in any activity that could impair the integrity, availability, or security of the website, including attempts to gain unauthorised access to servers or databases, the introduction of malware or harmful code, the deployment of automated systems for the extraction of data, or the use of the website in a manner that could cause damage to Riolith Media or third parties. Should the website permit the submission of comments, articles, or other forms of user-generated content, such submissions shall remain the responsibility of the user who created them. By submitting content, the user grants Riolith Media a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to reproduce, distribute, and publish the content in connection with its activities. The user warrants that such content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe upon the rights of any third party. Riolith Media reserves the right to remove any user-generated content at its sole discretion and without notice, without prejudice to its rights to seek damages for loss or harm caused.
Liability and Risk Allocation
The website is made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While Riolith Media exercises due care to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, no representation, warranty, or guarantee, express or implied, is given as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, availability, or suitability of the website or its content for any particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website will operate without interruption or error, nor that it will be free of viruses or other harmful components. The user acknowledges that internet communications are inherently insecure and that use of the website is at the user’s sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Riolith Media shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from or in connection with the use of the website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, loss of data, interruption of business, reputational damage, or claims from third parties, whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise. Users accept that they bear full responsibility for the consequences of their use of the website. Nothing in these Terms shall operate to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or for any other liability that cannot be lawfully excluded under applicable law.
The website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services, such as analytics providers, social media plug-ins, or advertising networks. Such links and integrations are provided solely for convenience and do not constitute approval or endorsement by Riolith Media. We have no control over third-party sites or services and disclaim all responsibility for their content, security, and data protection practices. Accessing such third-party resources shall be at the user’s own risk and subject to the terms and policies of the third parties concerned.
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Riolith Media, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from or related to the user’s breach of these Terms, unlawful use of the website, or violation of the rights of third parties. This indemnification obligation shall remain in force notwithstanding the termination of these Terms or of the user’s access to the website. Riolith Media reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website, at its sole discretion and without notice, if it considers that a user has breached these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to its interests or those of third parties. Upon termination, the user must immediately cease use of the website and delete any stored content obtained from it.
Governing Law and Final Provisions
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its rules on conflicts of law. Any dispute arising from or related to the use of the website or to these Terms shall fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nice, France, and users expressly submit to such jurisdiction.
If any provision of these Terms is held by a competent authority to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. No failure or delay by Riolith Media in exercising any right or enforcing any provision of these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right or provision. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between Riolith Media and the user with respect to the use of the website, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings relating to that subject matter.
Disclaimer
The content of these pages is provided for general informational purposes only. We make every effort to provide accurate and complete information on these websites. However, we accept no liability for any actions taken on the basis of the information contained on these pages. We also make no representations or warranties regarding the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the information provided on these websites. This also applies to all links referenced directly or indirectly.