Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and The Sharp Lens ("we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the website tslnews.com, including all associated content, features, newsletters, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated in accordance with Section 14 below. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to access or use our Services. If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, you represent that you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Services.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements stated above and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. We reserve the right to request proof of age or parental consent at any time.

User Accounts

Certain features of our Services, such as commenting, bookmarking articles, and managing newsletter preferences, may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information.
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.
• Notify us immediately at legal@tslnews.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, contain false information, or remain inactive for more than 24 months.

Content & Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on The Sharp Lens — including but not limited to articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, logos, page layouts, and data compilations — is the exclusive property of The Sharp Lens or its content licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Access and read content for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to articles on social media or via email, provided that proper attribution is given.
• Quote brief excerpts (under 200 words) for commentary, criticism, or review, with clear attribution and a link to the original article.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish full articles or substantial portions without prior written permission.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content from our website without authorization.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution marks.
• Frame or embed our content on third-party websites without written consent.
• Use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without explicit permission.

For syndication, licensing, or reprint requests, contact legal@tslnews.com.

User-Generated Content

Our Services may allow you to submit content, including comments, letters, story tips, and feedback ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Retain ownership of your original content.
• Grant The Sharp Lens a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Services.
• Represent that your content is original, does not infringe on any third-party rights, and complies with applicable laws.
• Acknowledge that User Content may be moderated, edited, or removed at our discretion.

We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content. Views expressed in comments or submissions do not reflect the views of The Sharp Lens.

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our Services, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Subscriptions & Payments

The Sharp Lens may offer free and paid subscription tiers. If you purchase a paid subscription:

• Billing: You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) until you cancel.
• Pricing: All prices are displayed in USD and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice.
• Free trials: If offered, free trials convert to paid subscriptions at the end of the trial period unless cancelled beforehand.
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are issued for unused portions of a billing cycle.
• Refunds: Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact legal@tslnews.com within 14 days of a charge for consideration.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by The Sharp Lens. We provide these links for convenience and informational purposes only.

We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or operations of any third-party sites. You access third-party services at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies independently.

The inclusion of any link does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by The Sharp Lens.

Disclaimers

Our Services and all content published therein are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Sharp Lens disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Sharp Lens, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Services.
• Any content obtained from the Services.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Services.
• Any other matter relating to the Services.

In no event shall our aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Services exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred US dollars ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Sharp Lens, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from or related to:

• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your use or misuse of the Services.
• Any User Content you submit or publish.
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.
• Any violation of applicable laws or regulations in connection with your use of the Services.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Services ceases immediately.
• We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will continue in effect, including Sections 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, and 13.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at legal@tslnews.com. If you have an active paid subscription, please review Section 7 regarding cancellation and refund policies.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Class action waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. If this waiver is found to be unenforceable, the entire arbitration clause shall be void.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for matters related to intellectual property rights or unauthorized access to the Services.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Provide a summary of material changes on our homepage for at least 14 days.
• Notify registered users via email when changes materially affect their rights or obligations.

Your continued use of the Services after the revised Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Services and may request account deletion.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@tslnews.com
• Subject line: "Terms of Service Inquiry" for fastest routing
• Response time: Within 14 business days

For general inquiries, visit our Contact page. For privacy-related matters, review our Privacy Policy or email privacy@tslnews.com.