Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Plankton Tech website at planktontech.org (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, and others who access or use the Website. These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference.

2. Description of Service

Plankton Tech is an independent technology media publication operated from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Website provides technology news articles, analysis, commentary, and related editorial content (collectively, "Content") for informational and educational purposes only.

The Website does not sell physical products, digital products, subscriptions (beyond free newsletter access), or professional services. We do not provide financial, legal, medical, or investment advice. All Content is for general informational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property

All Content published on the Website, including but not limited to articles, headlines, text, graphics, logos, and the overall arrangement of the Website, is the property of Plankton Tech or its respective authors and contributors, and is protected by applicable Canadian and international copyright laws.

You may view, print, or download Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

• Do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices;
• Do not modify or alter the Content in any way;
• Do not represent the Content as your own work.

Reproduction of articles, in whole or in substantial part, on any other website, publication, or platform without our prior written permission is prohibited. Brief quotations for commentary, criticism, or news reporting purposes, with appropriate attribution and a link to the original article, are permitted under applicable fair dealing provisions.

To request permission to reproduce Content, please contact us at [email protected].

4. Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You are permitted to:

• Read, browse, and share links to articles on the Website;
• Print or save individual articles for personal, non-commercial reference;
• Quote brief excerpts from articles with attribution and a link to the original source;
• Subscribe to our newsletter and unsubscribe at any time;
• Contact us using our contact form for legitimate editorial or general inquiries.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You may not use the Website in any way that:

• Violates any applicable local, provincial, national, or international law or regulation;
• Infringes the intellectual property rights of Plankton Tech or any third party;
• Involves the systematic extraction, scraping, or harvesting of Content for commercial purposes without our written consent;
• Introduces any viruses, malicious code, or other harmful material;
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems or infrastructure;
• Impersonates any person or entity, or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity;
• Interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the Website.

6. Disclaimers

The Content on this Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and journalistic integrity, Plankton Tech makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any Content;
• The results that may be obtained from the use of the Website;
• The suitability of the Content for any particular purpose.

No Financial or Investment Advice: Nothing on this Website constitutes financial, investment, trading, or any other form of advice. You should not make any financial or investment decisions based solely on Content from this Website. Always consult a qualified financial professional.

No Legal Advice: Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice. Content discussing laws, regulations, or policies is for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation.

No Medical Advice: This Website does not publish health or medical content. Any incidental reference to health topics is for context only and should not be relied upon for medical decision-making.

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Plankton Tech, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its Content;
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Content;
• Any actions you take in reliance on the Content;
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.

This limitation applies regardless of the basis of the claim (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Third-Party Links

Our articles and pages may include links to third-party websites for reference and further reading. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute endorsement of the linked website, its owner, or its content. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party website you visit through links on our Website.

9. Advertising

The Website may display third-party advertisements, including content recommendations served by Outbrain, Inc. Advertising is clearly distinguished from editorial content. The presence of advertising does not constitute endorsement of any advertiser, product, or service.

Our editorial content is produced independently of our advertising relationships. Advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions. If we publish commercially sponsored content, it will be clearly labelled as such.

10. User Submissions

If you submit a story tip, correction request, or other communication to us via our contact form, you grant Plankton Tech the right to use the information in that submission for editorial purposes. We will handle your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Submitting information to us does not guarantee publication, coverage, or a response. We reserve the right to decline any submission at our editorial discretion.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: