Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the DB Sentences website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all laws and regulations applicable within the United States of America. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must refrain from using this website. Continued use of this website signifies your acceptance and agreement to all terms, policies, and conditions outlined herein. These terms form a legally binding agreement between you and the owner, Graham Laskett, with a registered address at University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom. Users are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations while utilizing the services of DB Sentences. Your access and continued use constitute your explicit acknowledgment of these obligations. If you are using DB Sentences on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent that you have authority to bind such entity to these terms. If you do not possess such authority, you must not use the service on behalf of the entity. It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Service regularly for updates or modifications, as continued use after changes are posted implies acceptance. DB Sentences reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time, without prior notice, and shall not be liable to you or any third party for such modifications or discontinuance. No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DB Sentences regarding your use of the website, superseding any prior agreements. If any part of these terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions will continue in full force and effect. Users under the age of 18 may only use the website with involvement and permission of a parent or guardian. If you have any questions regarding these terms, you may contact the website owner at [email protected].

User Obligations and Responsibilities

By utilizing the services and content offered by DB Sentences, users agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and agree not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding their use of the information and resources provided. You must not post, transmit, or share content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another’s privacy, or otherwise objectionable. Unauthorized access or use of the website, including, but not limited to, hacking or circumventing any authentication measures, is strictly prohibited. Users must not use any automated means, including bots, crawlers, or scrapers, to access or use the website for any purpose without express written consent. The website owner may, at their sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access if any misuse, violation, or suspicious activity is detected. Users must provide accurate, current, and complete information in any communication or registration initiated via the website. Failure to maintain proper conduct and accurate information may result in the suspension or termination of access, and DB Sentences shall not be liable for any resulting loss or damages. All content accessed or obtained through DB Sentences is for personal, non-commercial use only unless expressly authorized in writing. Users are prohibited from reselling, redistributing, or compiling the website’s content for commercial purposes. Use of this site does not grant you any proprietary right, title, or interest in the website or its content.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content provided on DB Sentences, including but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, compilations, and software, are the property of Graham Laskett or its content suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this website is the exclusive property of the website owner and is protected accordingly. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and make personal, non-commercial use of this website and its content. Any reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance of the website’s content is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the owner. Use of the content for any unauthorized purpose may result in civil or criminal penalties. Users may not create derivative works based upon any part of the website or its materials, reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile the website’s underlying software or code. All trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names displayed are the registered or unregistered marks of the website owner and may not be used in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, disparage, or discredit the website without authorization. DB Sentences respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same; any claims of infringement will be investigated and, where appropriate, remedial action will be taken.

Disclaimer of Warranties

DB Sentences, including all of its content, services, features, and functionality, is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. No warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. DB Sentences does not warrant that the website will be free of errors, viruses, harmful components, or other technical problems, or that any errors discovered will be corrected. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from DB Sentences or through the website, shall create any warranty. The website owner expressly disclaims any and all warranties, guarantees, or representations regarding the medical quality, effectiveness, safety, or appropriateness of any drugs, supplements, treatments, procedures, or health information made available. DB Sentences does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users are advised to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for specific medical concerns and should not disregard or delay seeking professional advice based on information obtained from this website.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Graham Laskett, DB Sentences, and any of their agents, affiliates, officers, employees, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, use, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the website, its content, or services. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if DB Sentences has been advised of the possibility of such damages. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the website, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the service. In jurisdictions where limitation of liability or exclusion of certain warranties is not permitted, the liability of DB Sentences shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. The aggregate liability of DB Sentences for any claim relating to these terms or your use of the website, regardless of form or cause, shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you for accessing the website.

Third-Party Content and Links

DB Sentences may offer links to third-party websites, services, or content for your convenience and information. The inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement or approval by DB Sentences of such sites, services, or content. DB Sentences does not control, and is not responsible for, the availability, accuracy, legality, suitability, or any other aspect of third-party websites or their content. Access and use of third-party sites is subject to their terms and conditions, and users are responsible for reviewing and complying with such terms. DB Sentences makes no warranties or representations regarding any third-party content and assumes no liability for any loss or damage that may arise from accessing or using such content. Users are solely responsible for taking appropriate precautions to protect themselves against viruses, malware, or other potentially harmful elements encountered in connection with third-party resources. Any dealings between you and any third party in connection with your use of the DB Sentences website, including payment for or delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and such third party. DB Sentences shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from such dealings.

User-Generated Content

Users may have the opportunity to submit feedback, reviews, questions, or other content via DB Sentences. By submitting any material, you grant to Graham Laskett and DB Sentences a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to the content you submit and that such content does not infringe or violate the rights of any third party, including intellectual property or privacy rights. DB Sentences reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content, at its sole discretion, for any reason. Users are solely responsible for the content they post and may be held liable for any violation of the law or third-party rights. DB Sentences disclaims any liability or responsibility for the content submitted by users and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of such content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Graham Laskett, DB Sentences, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all liabilities, claims, damages, judgments, losses, expenses, costs, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from or arising out of your use or misuse of the website, any violation by you of these Terms of Service, any breach by you of your representations and warranties, or any infringement by you of the rights of any other person or entity. DB Sentences reserves the right to assume, at its own expense, the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to cooperate with DB Sentences in asserting any available defenses. This indemnity shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Service and your use of the website.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to DB Sentences. Please review the website’s Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy, you are instructed not to use the website or submit any personal information. DB Sentences endeavors to protect your privacy and security but does not guarantee and cannot ensure the absolute security of any information transmitted to the website. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

Termination

DB Sentences reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including, but not limited to, violation of these Terms of Service. Termination of access may include deletion of user-specific information and may preclude you from accessing any portion of the website thereafter. DB Sentences shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the website. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with the use of DB Sentences shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and, to the extent applicable, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and DB Sentences arising in connection with the website or these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the State of New York. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to forum or venue. Any claim or cause of action you may have with respect to the website or these terms must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, otherwise such claim or cause of action is permanently barred.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, or if you require any clarification, you may contact the website owner, Graham Laskett, at the following address: University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom. Alternatively, you may email [email protected] for assistance. All communications should include your name, contact information, and a detailed description of your inquiry. DB Sentences endeavors to respond to queries in a timely manner and values your feedback for continual improvement of the website and its policies.