Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Clearvalue. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our news portal and related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

1. About Clearvalue

Clearvalue is a news portal operated from 140 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1X6, Canada. We gather and publish news from various sources, verify facts before posting materials, and provide readers with structured information organized by categories.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
You will comply with all applicable local, provincial, and federal laws

3. Description of Services

Clearvalue provides news content across several categories including Regional News, Politics & Society, Economy & Business, Incidents, Sports, Culture & Entertainment, and Interviews & Reports. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

4. User Conduct

When using our services, you agree not to:

Use our content for unlawful purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our website
Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
Use automated systems or software to extract data from our website
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
Post or transmit harmful, threatening, or offensive material through any interactive features

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Clearvalue, including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This content is owned by Clearvalue or our content providers and licensors.

You may:

View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our articles on social media platforms
Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original article

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
Use our content for commercial purposes without written authorization
Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our platform:

You retain ownership of your original content
You grant Clearvalue a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your submissions
You are solely responsible for the content you submit
We reserve the right to remove any user content at our discretion

7. Accuracy of Information

Our editorial team works to verify facts before publishing. However, news reporting involves evolving situations and multiple sources. While we strive for accuracy:

We do not warrant that all information is complete or error-free
Breaking news may be updated as new information becomes available
Opinions expressed in columns or interviews are those of the authors
We correct errors when identified and brought to our attention

8. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for reference and convenience. Clearvalue:

Does not control or endorse third-party websites
Is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability
Encourages you to review the terms of any site you visit

9. Personalized News Feed

Our platform offers the option to customize your personal news feed. By using this feature:

You consent to the storage of your preferences
You may modify or delete your preferences at any time
Your customization choices help us deliver relevant content to you

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Clearvalue makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website
The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
The suitability of our services for any particular purpose
The security of data transmitted through our platform

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Clearvalue and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages arising from your use or inability to use our services
Any content or conduct of third parties on our platform

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Clearvalue, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
Your use of our services
Your violation of any rights of another party

13. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

Violates these Terms and Conditions
Is harmful to other users or our business interests
Constitutes fraudulent or illegal activity

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be 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.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Clearvalue regarding your use of our services and supersede any prior agreements.

18. Contact Information

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

Clearvalue

140 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1X6, Canada

Email: contact@clearvalue.org

Phone: +1 416-900-0949

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM