Cortex Times

Terms of Service for CortexTimes.com

Effective Date: July 5, 2025

Welcome to CortexTimes.com (the “Site”), a news and analysis platform dedicated to the impact of Artificial Intelligence on individual lives, jobs, and industries. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and its content. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using CortexTimes.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CortexTimes.com.

2. Content and Intellectual Property

• Our Content: All content on the Site, including articles, text, graphics, images, videos, logos, and trademarks, is the property of CortexTimes.com or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may access and view the content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
• Fair Use: As a news organization, CortexTimes.com may use copyrighted material under the principles of “fair use” (or “fair dealing” in some jurisdictions) for purposes such as news reporting, commentary, criticism, education, or research. Such use is intended to be transformative and limited in scope, consistent with applicable intellectual property laws.
• User Conduct Regarding Content: You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of CortexTimes.com or the respective copyright owner.
• User-Generated Content: If the Site allows for user comments or submissions, you are solely responsible for any content you post. By submitting content, you grant CortexTimes.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to the content you post and that the content is accurate and does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws.

3. User Conduct You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site. You must not use the Site to:

• Engage in any illegal activities.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” “chain letters,” “pyramid schemes,” or any other form of solicitation.
• Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, other user accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the Site.

4. Disclaimers

• Accuracy of Information: The content on CortexTimes.com is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and timeliness in our news reporting and analysis, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information. News is constantly evolving, and information may become outdated.
• Not Professional Advice: The content on this Site is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, professional advice (e.g., legal, financial, medical, investment, or technical advice). Always consult with a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific situation.
• No Warranties: The Site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

5. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CortexTimes.com, its operators, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Site; (iii) any content obtained from the Site; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

6. Third-Party Links The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CortexTimes.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CortexTimes.com shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

7. Privacy Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

8. Termination We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

9. Changes to Terms We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Site.

10. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the methods provided on our Contact Us page.