Terms and Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to QueenUniversity.Quest (referred to as “the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing and using QueenUniversity.Quest, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue using our website immediately.

These Terms apply to all users, visitors, and anyone who accesses or interacts with QueenUniversity.Quest.

1. Website Purpose and Content

QueenUniversity.Quest is an educational platform designed to provide informational and academic resources across various topics. Our content includes:

Educational articles, study guides, and tutorials
Career development insights and professional growth strategies
Academic research, reviews, and reference materials
Blog posts on personal development and lifelong learning

While we strive for accuracy, all content on this website is provided “as is” and should not be considered professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. We recommend consulting certified professionals for specific guidance.

2. User Responsibilities

By using QueenUniversity.Quest, you agree to:

Use the website for lawful and personal purposes only.
Not engage in unauthorized access, hacking, or cyber-attacks.
Respect intellectual property rights and not copy, modify, or distribute content without permission.
Not post, share, or distribute misleading, offensive, illegal, or harmful content in comments or user submissions.

If you violate these responsibilities, we reserve the right to terminate your access without notice.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on QueenUniversity.Quest, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, videos, logos, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected under copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish our content for commercial purposes.
Modify or alter our content without permission.
Use our branding, trademarks, or logos without authorization.

You may:

Share website links on social media, provided proper attribution is given.
Use our educational materials for personal, non-commercial learning purposes.

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action.

4. Third-Party Links and Advertising

4.1 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for informational and reference purposes only. We:

Do not control the content, accuracy, or policies of external sites.
Do not endorse or guarantee the quality of third-party services.
Are not responsible for any damage, loss, or issues that arise from using third-party links.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before interacting with them.

4.2 Mediavine Grow Advertising

QueenUniversity.Quest is a Mediavine Grow partner, meaning we display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks. These ads may be personalized based on user preferences and cookies.

Users can opt-out of personalized ads through their browser settings or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page.

We do not control the exact ads displayed, as they are determined by third-party algorithms.

5. User-Generated Content and Comments

Users may submit comments, feedback, and discussions on our website. By posting on QueenUniversity.Quest, you agree that:

Your content must be respectful, non-offensive, and relevant.
You retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and modify it as necessary.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our policies.
We do not endorse or take responsibility for user-generated content.

If you encounter inappropriate content, please report it to us via email.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

We value user privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your data. Key points include:

We collect limited personal data only when voluntarily provided (e.g., through comments, emails, or newsletter subscriptions).
We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve website performance.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except for advertising and analytics purposes.

For detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

By using QueenUniversity.Quest, you acknowledge and agree that:

We provide content “as is” without any guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or inconveniences caused by reliance on our content.
We are not liable for any technical issues, security breaches, or disruptions that affect website availability.

Your use of the website is at your own risk, and you assume full responsibility for any consequences.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless QueenUniversity.Quest, its team, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or legal actions resulting from:

Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Your misuse of the website or its content.
Any legal disputes related to user-generated content.

This indemnification applies to all legal fees, damages, and liabilities incurred due to your actions.

9. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate access to QueenUniversity.Quest under the following conditions:

Violation of these Terms or engagement in illegal activities.
Spam, abuse, or harmful behavior on our website.
Any actions that compromise website security or performance.

Termination decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

10. Changes to These Terms

QueenUniversity.Quest reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

Users are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of [Your Country/State]. In case of disputes:

We encourage resolution through direct communication first.
If unresolved, disputes may be settled through arbitration or legal proceedings in the applicable jurisdiction.

By using this website, you agree to abide by these governing laws.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us at:

[lorna.connelly@keeling.com]

We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to maintaining a safe, informative, and respectful online environment.

Final Acknowledgment

By accessing and using QueenUniversity.Quest, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms and Conditions.