These Terms govern your use of www.world-ratings.com (the “Website”) and our provision of various online services and resources via the Website (the “Services”). The Terms also include our Privacy Policy, which outlines how any personal information collected through your use of the Services will be utilized. For further details, please refer to our comprehensive Privacy Policy.
Before accessing any part of our Website or Services, please review these General Terms, including the Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you acknowledge your acceptance of the Terms and the Privacy Policy and agree to adhere to them.
Do note that we may periodically update the Terms. Any modifications will be posted on this page, with the date of the last revision indicated at the top of the page.
By continuing to use our Website and/or Services following such changes, you indicate your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with these revisions, please refrain from using or accessing (or continuing to use or access) our Website and/or Services.
1. Account Registration
Certain features of the Services may require you to register and provide personal information. You agree to (a) provide accurate and complete information as prompted by the registration form, (b) keep this information up to date, and (c) confirm that you are at least 18 years old when registering. If any information you provide is inaccurate, false, or incomplete, or if you violate any part of our agreement, we may terminate your account and revoke any rights granted to you to use our Website.
During registration, you may create a password to access your account. You are responsible for keeping your username and password confidential and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to (a) immediately inform us of any unauthorized account use or security breaches and (b) ensure you log out of your account after each session. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to meet these obligations.
You acknowledge that we are not responsible for deleting or failing to store any messages, communications, or other content transmitted through our Services.
We reserve the right to deactivate inactive accounts after an extended period.
2. Content Ownership
Unless stated otherwise, you own all the content you submit to the Website and/or Services, like profile details, reviews, images, messages, and any other materials, collectively called “User Content.” When you share User Content, you’re giving World Ratings an irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for any purpose, in any media format, now or in the future. Any User Content you share gives World Ratings an exclusive, perpetual license to use it.
You’re also granting Users of the Services and third-party platforms, such as websites, apps, and publishers, the same rights to use your User Content. By using our Website, you’re waiving any claims of moral rights regarding attribution for your User Content against World Ratings, Third Party Properties, and their users.
You’re fully responsible for your User Content and its consequences. You confirm that you have all the necessary rights to allow World Ratings to use your User Content as outlined in these Terms. You also confirm that you have the consent of any identifiable individuals in your User Content to use their name, voice, or likeness.
We have the right to use, post, remove, or reinstate any Content (including User Content) at our discretion. This includes hiding or removing any User Content that violates these terms, although we’re not required to do so. We won’t return any User Content to you under any circumstances.
3. World Ratings Content
We own the Website and Services, including visual interfaces, interactive features, graphics, design, compilation, code, products, software, user review ratings, reports, and other data associated with your account, excluding Your Content and third-party content, which we collectively call “World Ratings Content.” Additionally, we hold the copyrights, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other intellectual property rights worldwide (“IP Rights”) related to the Website, Services, and World Ratings Content.
You can’t use, copy, distribute, modify, or exploit any World Ratings Content without our written permission. The Content on the Website and Service is provided to all Users for personal use only. You can’t use it for any other purposes without our prior written consent. We reserve all rights not explicitly granted to you. If you download or print Content for personal use, you must keep all copyright notices intact.
4. Other Users’ Content
Our Services enable you to use User-Uploaded Content from other users on our Website. It’s essential to note that utilizing such content doesn’t grant you any intellectual property rights to it. The terms of use for all User-Uploaded Content are governed by the upload license applied by the person who uploaded the content (the third-party user).
5. Concerns About User-Uploaded Content
When using our Websites, it’s possible you may come across User-Uploaded Content that you find offensive, indecent, or objectionable.
If you have any objections to User-Uploaded Content on our Websites, please let us know quickly by emailing us at privacy@world-ratings.com.
Additionally, you understand that using the Services exposes you to content from various sources, and World Ratings isn’t responsible for the accuracy or intellectual property rights of such content. By using the Services, you agree to waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you may have against World Ratings regarding such content. World Ratings doesn’t endorse any content or opinions expressed therein and expressly disclaims any liability associated with the content.
6. Your Use of Our Website
This section lays out what World Ratings sees as acceptable use of the Website.
Violation of any policies listed below will result in your account being frozen, with email notification whenever possible. Failure to address or rectify your behavior within 48 hours will lead to account suspension. While we aim for fair outcomes, we reserve the right to immediately suspend any content, account, or IP address if we deem it illegal, spammy, systematically generated, or potentially harmful to our service or infrastructure.
When using our Website and Services, please refrain from:
- Uploading, posting, emailing, PMing (personal messaging), or otherwise transmitting any User-Uploaded Content that:
- You don’t have the right to share or that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of privacy, hateful, or discriminatory in any way.
- Constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any prohibited marketing content, including marketing to children.
- Contains software viruses or any other code that could harm computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment, or disrupt user access to the Website and/or Services.
- Impersonates any person or entity, including World Ratings staff, forum leaders, guides, or hosts, or misrepresents your affiliation with any entity.
- Forges headers or manipulates identifiers to conceal the source of User-Uploaded Content.
- Harms or attempts to harm minors.
- Violates any applicable law or regulation, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
- Collects or stores personal data about other users without consent.
- Uses automated data-gathering tools or techniques.
- Engages in direct competition with World Ratings.
- Breaches any license granted for using User-Uploaded Content.
Without prior written consent from us, refrain from reproducing, copying, modifying, creating derivative works, or sharing any content from our Website or Services with third parties.
These guidelines don’t affect your rights under any “upload” license for third-party User-Uploaded Content, or any other rights granted by specific license terms for content or third-party User-Uploaded Content.
7. Termination
If you violate these Terms, we reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the Services and remove any material (including User Content) from the Website or our servers. Additionally, we retain the right to terminate the Website, Services, or your access to them at any time and for any reason. Upon termination, we are no longer obligated to provide the Services, and all licenses and rights granted to you under these Terms will cease. World Ratings bears no liability to you or any third party for the termination of the Services or your use thereof.
Upon termination or suspension, any information (including User Content) associated with your Account may no longer be accessible to you. World Ratings is not obliged to maintain any information stored in our database related to your Account or to forward any information to you or any third party.
You have the option to terminate your Account at any time and for any reason by canceling your account. Upon termination by a Member, the associated Account will no longer be accessible.
Any suspension, termination, or cancellation will not release you from your obligations to World Ratings under these Terms (including but not limited to ownership, indemnification, and limitation of liability).
8. Updates to the Website and/or Services
We have the right to modify, suspend, or even discontinue any Website or Service (or part thereof) at any time, with or without prior notice. In some cases, we may ask you to agree to updated Terms to keep using our Services and/or Website. You agree that, except as required by law, we won’t be held liable to you or any third party for any changes, suspensions, or terminations of a Website or Service.
9. Third-Party Partners
Our Website and Service may have links to third-party websites that World Ratings doesn’t own or control. We’re not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We also don’t censor or edit their content. When you use our Website or Service and visit these third-party sites, you release World Ratings from any liability. We recommend checking the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of any website you visit after leaving our Service.
10. Limitations of Liability
Our liability to you is limited. World ratings is not responsible for:
- Loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue
- Loss or corruption of data, information, or software
- Missed business opportunities or savings
- Any unforeseeable losses
These terms don’t affect your legal rights or our liability for fraud, negligence, or injury. Any dealings with advertisers or merchants on our site are between you and them. We’re not responsible for any issues. We don’t endorse the ads on our site. We may link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for them.
You expressly acknowledge and agree that:
- Your use of our site is at your own risk. We try to provide accurate and timely content, but there’s no guarantee it’ll always be error-free or available.
- Our content is for general information only and shouldn’t be considered professional advice. Seek professional advice for your specific situation.
- Any advice from us doesn’t create any extra promises beyond what’s in these terms.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Using our website and services is entirely up to you, but it comes with risks. World Ratings doesn’t promise anything about the website, services, or content. We don’t guarantee that they’ll meet your needs or be error-free.
We’re not responsible for:
- Mistakes or inaccuracies on the website or in the content
- Unauthorized access to our servers or any personal information stored there
- Interruptions in website access
- Viruses or other harmful stuff that might be transmitted through the website
- Errors in content or any damage caused by using it
- Any other problems that might come up from using our website or services
Any advice or info you get from World Ratings doesn’t create any new promises beyond what’s written here. In certain states or jurisdictions, there are rules against excluding certain warranties. As a result, some of the exclusions mentioned above may not affect you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to protect, defend, and hold us, our affiliates, and all related parties harmless from any claims, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from (i) your use of the Service; (ii) any violation of these Terms; (iii) infringement of any third-party rights, including copyrights or privacy; or (iv) any claim that your content caused harm to a third party.
13. Exclusion of Damages
World Ratings won’t be held responsible for any direct or indirect damages arising from your use of the Site or Services. This includes lost profits, data, or goodwill. Whether it’s due to contract, negligence, or any other legal theory, World Ratings won’t be liable for interruptions, errors, viruses, or any other issues that might affect your experience. You also acknowledge that World Ratings isn’t responsible for any offensive or illegal behavior by users, or for any loss or damage caused by your failure to comply with registration requirements or by content posted by you or others.
14. No Buying Advice Provided
The information presented on this website does not serve as an invitation or recommendation to purchase or utilize specific products, brands, or services. When considering making a purchase, it’s advisable to conduct your own assessment. We cannot ensure your satisfaction with any products, brands, or services we may suggest.
15. Modification of Terms
World Ratings reserves the right to modify, discontinue, or terminate any part of the Website or Services, or change these Terms at any time without notice. We may also restrict access to certain features or the entire Service without liability, for reasons including violations of these Terms or conduct harmful to World Ratings or others. Updated terms will be effective upon posting on the Website. If you disagree with the changes, your only option is to stop using the Services. By continuing to use the Services after changes, you agree to the updated Terms.
16. Legal Disputes
You and we agree that any legal claims or disputes, whether arising from these Terms or previous versions, as well as your use of or access to the Services, will be resolved as outlined in this Legal Disputes section. Please read this section carefully, as it affects your rights and will significantly impact how any claims between us are resolved.
You agree that European laws, without regard to conflict of laws principles, will govern these Terms and any disputes between you and us, unless otherwise specified. Despite any contrary provision in these Terms, we reserve the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief from any court with jurisdiction.
You must file any claim or legal action related to your use of the Services or these Terms within one year of when the claim or action first arose, regardless of any laws or regulations stating otherwise. If you fail to do so, you will forfeit the right to make such a claim or take legal action.
17. Force Majeure
A “Force Majeure Event” refers to circumstances beyond our control, for which we’re not responsible if we fail to meet our obligations under the General Terms. These include:
- Strikes, lockouts, or other industrial actions.
- Civil unrest, cyber-attacks, terrorism, or threats thereof.
- Natural disasters like fires, storms, floods, earthquakes, or epidemics.
- Transportation disruptions or utility service failures.
- Government actions or regulations.
We’ll do our best to resolve any Force Majeure Event or find alternatives to fulfill our obligations under these Terms.
18. AI-Generated Images Disclaimer
By using this website, you acknowledge that some images included in our articles are generated by artificial intelligence. These AI-generated images are intended to provide a general visual representation of the topics discussed and may not accurately reflect reality. Our intention is not to mislead or deceive but to enhance the reader’s experience. For accurate and precise images regarding specific products or topics mentioned in our content, we strongly recommend conducting your own research.
19. Complaints about our Website and Services
If you have any concerns or objections regarding our Website, please email us at help@world-ratings.com. We’ll review your feedback and take the necessary actions.