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Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using The Meridiem http://themeridiem.com you agree to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree, don't use our services.

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Use of Services

Permitted Use: You may access The Meridiem for lawful purposes consistent with these terms. You may read, share, and engage with our content in accordance with our republishing guidelines.

Account Requirements: Some features require account creation. You must provide accurate information and maintain account security. You're responsible for all activity under your account.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to create an account or use certain features.

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Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content published by The Meridiem (articles, analysis, graphics, design, software) is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. The Meridiem or its licensors own these rights.

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Attribution Required: If you quote or share our content, provide clear attribution and link back to the original article.

Prohibited Uses: You may not:

• Reproduce substantial portions of our content without permission
• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright notices or attributions
• Use automated systems to scrape or copy content
• Republish full articles on other platforms
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

User Content: When you submit content (comments, tips, articles), you retain ownership but grant us a license to use, modify, and distribute that content across our platforms.

Contributor Content: See our contributor agreements for terms governing submitted articles.

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Acceptable Behavior

You agree not to:

• Post illegal, defamatory, harassing, or harmful content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
• Transmit spam, malware, or harmful code
• Interfere with site functionality or security
• Collect user information without consent
• Violate others' intellectual property rights
• Engage in automated access without permission

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Subscriptions and Payments

Free Content: Much of The Meridiem is available free with registration.

Paid Subscriptions: Premium features require paid subscriptions. Subscription terms, pricing, and billing cycles are specified at purchase.

Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.

Cancellation: Cancel anytime through account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Refunds: Refund requests are evaluated case-by-case. Contact support@themeridiem.com.

Price Changes: We may adjust subscription prices with 30 days' notice. You can cancel before changes take effect.

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Third-Party Links and Services

The Meridiem may link to third-party websites or integrate third-party services. We're not responsible for their content, practices, or availability. Third-party terms and privacy policies apply to those services.

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Disclaimers

"As Is" Service: The Meridiem is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

No Professional Advice: Our content is for informational purposes only. It's not legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. Consult appropriate professionals for specific advice.

Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we don't guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or current. We may correct errors or update content without notice.

Availability: We don't guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our services.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Meridiem and its affiliates, officers, employees, and contributors are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Our total liability for any claim related to our services is limited to the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

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Indemnification

You agree to indemnify The Meridiem against claims arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or infringement of others' rights.

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Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration: Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court litigation, except where prohibited by law. You waive the right to jury trial and class actions.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property disputes or urgent matters.

Venue: If arbitration doesn't apply, exclusive jurisdiction is in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

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Termination

By You: Cancel your account anytime through account settings.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate accounts for terms violations, illegal activity, or at our discretion with or without cause.

Effect: Upon termination, your right to use services ceases. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and liability survive termination.

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Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms anytime. Material changes will be notified via email or site notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These terms constitute the complete agreement between you and The Meridiem regarding our services.

Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right doesn't waive that right.

Assignment: We may assign these terms; you may not without our consent.

Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and don't affect interpretation.

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Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service?

Email: legal@themeridiem.com
Mail: The Meridiem, F1 Lagos City Mall Onikan, Island, Lagos 101231