Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using io9 Guide, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

Use of the Website

io9 Guide is provided for personal, non-commercial, informational use. You agree not to use the site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, disruptive, deceptive, or likely to interfere with site performance, security, or availability.

• Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, servers, forms, or related systems.
• Do not scrape, harvest, or reproduce content in bulk without prior written permission.
• Do not post or transmit material that is defamatory, malicious, fraudulent, or infringing.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on io9 Guide, including text, layout, branding, logos, graphics, article copy, original compilations, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to io9 Guide and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content for personal reference only. You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, modify, sell, or commercially exploit site materials without prior written authorization.

Editorial and User Expectations

io9 Guide publishes commentary, reviews, feature writing, and informational articles about entertainment, science, and technology topics. Opinions, analysis, rankings, and editorial judgments are provided for general reading purposes and may change as stories develop or new information becomes available.

Third-Party Links and Resources

The website may contain links to third-party websites, products, services, or embedded resources. These are provided for convenience and reference only. io9 Guide does not control or endorse all third-party content and is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, policies, or practices of any linked website.

Disclaimers

The website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, io9 Guide disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted availability.

We do not guarantee that the site will always be error-free, secure, current, or available at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, io9 Guide and its owners, editors, writers, affiliates, contractors, and service providers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content.

This limitation applies even if io9 Guide has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless io9 Guide from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these terms, or infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updated terms become effective when posted on this page unless otherwise stated. Continued use of io9 Guide after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of io9 Guide shall be subject to the appropriate courts in that jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms & Conditions may be sent to [email protected].