Terms of Service

I. Introduction

Welcome to PAVE (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms” or “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of our digital platforms, including our website (https://pavelook.com), mobile applications, newsletters, social media channels, and other services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing, using, subscribing, advertising, contributing, or partnering with us through the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

These Terms apply to:

1. Readers/Users: individuals accessing or consuming our content.
2. Business Partners: advertisers, sponsors, vendors, brand collaborators, and contributors engaging with us commercially.

Please also review our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms.

II. User Accounts and Registration

1. Certain Services may require registration or account creation. You must provide accurate, up-to-date information.
2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activities under your account.
3. You may not impersonate others, misrepresent information, or use accounts for unlawful purposes.
4. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or appear compromised.

III. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

1. Use the Service for unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, hateful, or abusive purposes.
2. Distribute spam, pyramid schemes, or unauthorized advertising.
3. Infringe intellectual property rights or distribute pirated material.
4. Interfere with the Service via malware, bots, scraping, or denial-of-service.
5. Post or transmit content that incites violence, constitutes harassment, hate speech, or discrimination.
6. Manipulate contests, surveys, or promotional activities hosted on the Service.

Violations may lead to suspension, termination, or legal action.

IV. Monitoring & Complaints

We may monitor activity on the Service to ensure compliance but are not obligated to review all content.

If you encounter misconduct:

1. ‍Harassment or Threats: contact appropriate authorities.
2. ‍Copyright Violation: see Section IX (Copyright Complaints).
3. ‍Cybercrime: report to law enforcement agencies.

False accusations may result in liability.

V. Intellectual Property

1. All editorial content (articles, images, videos, graphics, layouts, logos, and trademarks) is owned by PAVE or licensed from partners.
2. Readers may share content for personal, non-commercial use with attribution.
3. Business partners may use our name or content only with written consent.
4. Contributors grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, adapt, and promote their work across editorial and promotional platforms.
5. Unauthorized reproduction or exploitation of our content may result in legal action.

VI. Advertising, Sponsorship, and Partnerships

1. All advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships must comply with applicable laws and our editorial standards.
2. Sponsored content and advertorials will be clearly disclosed.
3. We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertising content deemed misleading or inappropriate.
4. Fees and deliverables are governed by separate contracts in addition to these Terms.

VII. Contributions and Submissions

Unsolicited submissions are not guaranteed review or publication.

By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish, adapt, and distribute it.

You remain responsible for ensuring your submission is original and lawful.

VIII. Products and E-Commerce

1. We may offer digital or physical products (subscriptions, merchandise, event tickets). Prices and availability may change.
2. Payments must be made through authorized channels; fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
3. We are not liable for quality or legality of third-party products.

IX. Copyright Complaints

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without authorization, you may file a claim by contacting info@pavelook.com with:

• Your full name and signature (electronic or physical).
• Identification of the copyrighted work.
• URL or description of the infringing material.
• Your contact information (address, phone, email).
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
• A declaration, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorized representative.

We will review promptly and, if necessary, remove the content. Repeat infringers may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

X. No Professional Advice

Our content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals.

XI. Third-Party Providers

Some features may be provided by third parties. You may need to agree to their additional terms. We are not responsible for content or actions outside our control.

XII. Electronic Communications Consent

By using the Service, you consent to receive notices and communications electronically. Mandatory communications (e.g., security, account, subscription) may not be opted out of.

XIII. Liability and Disclaimers

1. The Service is provided “as is” without warranties.
2. We are not liable for
   • Reliance on editorial content.
   • Technical failures or unauthorized access.
   • Business losses or reputational harm.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence.

XIV. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate accounts, partnerships, or access to the Service for violations of these Terms, contractual breaches, or unlawful activity. Certain provisions (intellectual property, liability, confidentiality) survive termination.

XV. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which PAVE primarily operates. Disputes will first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, they shall be submitted to competent courts or arbitration bodies designated by PAVE.

XVI. General Provisions

1. We may update these Terms; changes are effective upon posting.
2. Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute waiver.
3. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and PAVE, unless supplemented by separate contracts.

XVII. Contact

For editorial, reader, or partnership inquiries: info@pavelook.com

For copyright or legal complaints: info@pavelook.com

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