Please read these Terms carefully
These Terms explain the rules that apply when using Publish Path Media's website, marketplace, dashboard, orders, payments and related services.
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Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” means publishpath media
“Website” means publishpathmedia.com and any related pages operated by us.
“Platform” means the online marketplace, dashboard, software, tools, and related functionality made available by the Company.
“Services” means all services, features, marketplace functions, tools, content-writing services, guest-posting services, link-building services, and other related offerings made available through the Website or Platform.
“User” or “you” means any individual or organization accessing or using the Services.
“Buyer” or “Advertiser” means a User who purchases or places an order for services through the Platform.
“Seller” or “Publisher” means a User who offers publication opportunities, websites, placements, content, or related services through the Platform.
“Order” means a request placed by a Buyer for a service offered through the Platform.
“Content” includes text, graphics, logos, software, interface elements, databases, designs, images, videos, documentation, information, and all other materials available through the Website or Platform.
Eligibility and Acceptance
You must be at least eighteen (18) years old and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement in order to use the Services.
If you use the Platform on behalf of a company, agency, employer, client, or other organization, you confirm that you have the authority to accept these Terms on that organization's behalf.
Where you use the Services for the benefit of another person or organization, you are responsible for ensuring that you have all necessary permissions and authorizations.
Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
Description of the Service
The Platform connects Buyers seeking publication, marketing, content, guest-posting, link-building, or related services with Publishers or other service providers that may be able to fulfill those requests.
Certain parts of the Website may be available to general visitors, while specific marketplace functionality may require a registered User Account.
The availability, pricing, features, and scope of individual services may change from time to time.
How Orders Work
A Buyer may place an Order by selecting a service and submitting the required information, requirements, website preferences, content instructions, or other applicable criteria.
Once an Order is submitted, the applicable Seller or Publisher may review it and either accept or reject it.
Where an Order is accepted, the Seller is expected to perform the service according to the requirements stated in that Order.
An Order will generally be treated as successfully completed once the applicable content, post, placement, or service has been delivered or published in accordance with the agreed Order requirements.
If a Seller cannot fulfill the Order according to the specified conditions, the Order may be rejected or cancelled in accordance with our applicable refund or replacement rules.
Where appropriate, the Buyer may receive confirmation through email, dashboard notification, or another communication method once the Order has been completed.
Marketplace Role
The Company provides a marketplace and supporting technology through which Users may interact and transact.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Company is not the publisher, author, owner, or direct provider of third-party websites, content placements, or services offered by independent Sellers.
We do not guarantee the reputation, conduct, reliability, legality, traffic, ranking, performance, quality, or future operation of any independent Publisher or third-party website.
Buyers should independently evaluate whether a particular website, placement, publication, or Seller is suitable for their requirements.
The Company does not guarantee search-engine rankings, traffic increases, revenue, conversions, domain metrics, backlink performance, or any specific SEO or marketing result.
Registration and User Accounts
Certain Services require the creation of a User Account.
You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and to keep your Account information updated.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, password, and other Account security information.
You must not allow unauthorized persons to use your Account.
You are responsible for all activity carried out through your Account unless otherwise required by applicable law.
You must notify us promptly if you believe that your Account, password, or credentials have been compromised or used without authorization.
We may require email verification, identity verification, or other reasonable verification procedures before allowing access to certain Services.
Unless expressly permitted by us, each User should maintain only one active Account.
You may not create an Account using another person's identity or impersonate another individual or organization.
Account Suspension for Inactivity or Violations
We may limit, suspend, deactivate, or terminate an Account where:
- the User violates these Terms;
- fraudulent or suspicious activity is detected;
- the User attempts to bypass the Platform;
- payment abuse or chargeback abuse occurs;
- unauthorized or harmful activity is detected;
- we are legally required to take action; or
- the Account remains inactive for an extended period under our applicable Account-management rules.
Where reasonably possible, we may provide notice before suspension or termination, although immediate action may be taken where necessary to protect the Platform, Users, or third parties.
Account Cancellation
You may request closure of your Account by contacting us at [Support Email] or by using any Account-deletion feature available through the Platform.
Closing your Account may result in loss of access to stored information, transaction history, wallet features, saved settings, or other Account functionality.
Certain information may be retained where required for legal, accounting, fraud-prevention, dispute-resolution, security, or regulatory purposes.
Fees and Pricing
Applicable service prices will be displayed on the Website, Platform, dashboard, order page, quotation, or checkout screen.
Prices may differ between Publishers, websites, services, campaigns, and Order types.
We may modify prices for content writing, managed services, platform services, or other offerings at any time.
Unless stated otherwise, Users are responsible for reviewing current pricing before submitting an Order.
Payments
Payments must be made using payment methods supported by the Platform.
Supported payment methods may be added, removed, replaced, or changed from time to time.
Transactions may be processed by third-party payment processors.
You agree to comply with the terms, conditions, security rules, and policies of any applicable payment provider.
Where the Platform holds Buyer funds pending completion of an Order, payment may be released to the Seller once the applicable service has been successfully completed according to the Order conditions.
Currency
Unless otherwise indicated during checkout, transactions may be displayed or processed in United States Dollars (USD).
Currency conversion charges, bank fees, payment-provider charges, or international transaction fees imposed by third parties are your responsibility unless we expressly state otherwise.
Platform Transactions Only
Buyers and Sellers must not intentionally bypass the Platform by arranging direct payments for transactions introduced through the Platform unless we expressly authorize such arrangements.
Publishers must not request direct payment from Buyers outside the Platform.
Buyers must not encourage Sellers to accept off-platform payment for Platform Orders.
If another User asks you to bypass the Platform, please notify us.
Refunds and Replacements
Refunds, credits, replacements, cancellations, and rejected Orders are governed by our separate Refund Policy.
Where a refund is approved, it may be returned to the User's Platform wallet, original payment method, or another method stated in the Refund Policy.
Orders that have already been accepted, processed, completed, or published may not be cancellable except where expressly permitted by the applicable Refund Policy.
Seller and Publisher Obligations
Sellers and Publishers agree to:
- provide accurate information regarding their websites and services;
- have the authority to offer the listed service;
- comply with accepted Order requirements;
- avoid misleading Buyers regarding traffic, metrics, website ownership, publication status, or service capabilities;
- not submit unlawful, fraudulent, infringing, or deceptive information;
- maintain reasonable professional standards;
- comply with applicable laws and regulations; and
- communicate through approved Platform channels where required.
A Publisher must not claim rights or authority over a website that the Publisher does not control or have permission to represent.
Buyer and Advertiser Obligations
Buyers agree to provide lawful, accurate, and sufficiently detailed Order information.
Buyers are responsible for ensuring that submitted content, URLs, products, services, claims, and promotional materials comply with applicable law and do not violate third-party rights.
We may reject content or Orders involving prohibited, unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, deceptive, harmful, or infringing material.
Direct Contact Information
Where the Platform requires communications to remain within the Platform, Buyers and Publishers must not exchange direct contact details for the purpose of avoiding Platform rules, fees, or protections.
We may restrict, suspend, or terminate Users that repeatedly attempt to bypass such requirements.
Prohibited Uses
You must not use the Website, Platform, Services, or Content to:
- violate any law or regulation;
- commit fraud or impersonate another person;
- interfere with another User's privacy or legal rights;
- collect personal information without authorization;
- introduce viruses, malicious software, scripts, harmful code, or similar technology;
- disrupt servers, networks, systems, security controls, or Platform functionality;
- overload Platform infrastructure;
- bypass technical or security restrictions;
- scrape, crawl, harvest, mine, or systematically extract Platform data without authorization;
- reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or reproduce proprietary software except where applicable law expressly permits it;
- copy or commercially exploit Platform Content without permission;
- create unauthorized frames, mirrors, databases, or copies of the Website;
- misrepresent an association with the Company;
- use the Services for a purpose materially different from their intended use; or
- assist another person in violating these Terms.
Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that information may be collected, processed, stored, and shared as described in that policy and as permitted by applicable law.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Website, Platform, software, databases, interfaces, designs, graphics, text, logos, source code, object code, technology, documentation, trademarks, business methods, and other proprietary materials are owned by or licensed to the Company.
Except for the limited right to use the Services under these Terms, no ownership rights are transferred to you.
You must not remove copyright notices, trademark notices, proprietary legends, or similar rights-management information from Company materials.
Rights in Buyer and Seller Content
Users retain ownership of content they lawfully own before submitting it to the Platform.
By submitting materials needed to perform an Order, the User grants the Company and relevant transaction participants the limited rights reasonably necessary to process, display, review, transmit, publish, or complete the requested service.
A Seller offering content or publication services represents that the Seller has sufficient rights and authority to provide such content or services.
Where an Order includes the transfer of ownership rights in custom-written content, those rights may transfer to the Buyer upon full payment, subject to any separately agreed terms.
Copyright and Third-Party Rights
You must not upload, sell, publish, distribute, or request content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights belonging to another person.
We may remove allegedly infringing content or suspend Users where appropriate.
Copyright or intellectual-property complaints may be submitted to [Copyright/Support Email] with sufficient information to identify the disputed material.
Trademarks
The Company name, logos, product names, service names, and related branding are trademarks or trade names belonging to the Company or its licensors.
Third-party marks appearing on the Platform remain the property of their respective owners.
No license to use Company or third-party trademarks is granted except where expressly stated.
Limited License to Use the Platform
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Services for their intended purpose.
This license does not permit you to copy, resell, sublicense, reproduce, exploit, or redistribute the Platform or its proprietary Content.
Feedback
If you voluntarily send suggestions, comments, ideas, feature requests, or other feedback regarding the Platform, you authorize us to use that feedback to improve or develop our products and services without compensation to you.
Do not submit confidential information as feedback unless we have agreed in writing to treat it as confidential.
Users Under 18
The Services are intended only for persons aged eighteen (18) or older.
We may request reasonable proof of age.
If we learn that an underage person has created an Account, we may block access and take appropriate steps regarding the Account and associated personal information.
Third-Party Websites and Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, tools, services, social networks, payment processors, or external resources.
These third-party services are not controlled by us.
We do not guarantee their availability, content, privacy practices, security, accuracy, products, services, or conduct.
Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
Linking to Our Website
You may link to publicly available pages of our Website provided that the link:
- does not falsely imply partnership, sponsorship, approval, or endorsement;
- is not used in connection with unlawful or infringing content;
- does not misrepresent the Company; and
- does not frame or reproduce our Website without authorization.
We may request removal of an unauthorized link where appropriate.
Availability of the Platform
We aim to maintain reliable access to the Platform, but uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.
Service availability may be affected by maintenance, hosting providers, internet connectivity, technical failures, security events, third-party systems, software updates, force majeure events, or other circumstances.
We may temporarily restrict access when reasonably necessary.
Changes to the Services
We may modify, improve, replace, discontinue, limit, or add features to the Website or Platform.
Where practical, material changes affecting paid services may be communicated in advance.
We are not obligated to maintain any specific feature indefinitely unless required by an applicable contractual commitment or law.
No SEO or Marketing Guarantee
Search engines, website owners, publishers, and third-party platforms operate independently from us.
Accordingly, we do not guarantee:
- specific keyword rankings;
- organic traffic improvements;
- domain-authority increases;
- continued indexing;
- continued backlink availability;
- sales or conversions;
- publication permanence beyond any expressly stated guarantee period; or
- any specific commercial outcome.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website, Platform, Services, and Content are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
We do not warrant that the Services will always be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, accurate, complete, suitable for every purpose, or free from harmful components.
We do not make warranties concerning services supplied independently by Sellers or Publishers.
Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
User Disputes
If a dispute arises between Users, the Users should first attempt to resolve the issue through the Platform's dispute or support procedures where available.
We may assist with communications or review transaction information, but unless required by law, we are not obligated to act as a court, arbitrator, or legal representative for either party.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company and its directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, licensors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, exemplary, or consequential loss arising from the use of or inability to use the Services.
This may include loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, goodwill, anticipated savings, data, rankings, traffic, or business interruption.
Where liability cannot legally be excluded, the Company's total aggregate liability relating to the Services will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and, where legally enforceable, to the amount paid by the affected User to the Company during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be limited.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and reasonable legal expenses resulting from:
- your violation of these Terms;
- unlawful use of the Services;
- infringement of third-party rights;
- content submitted by you;
- transactions or communications initiated by you; or
- misconduct connected with your Account.
We may assume control of the defense of a claim subject to indemnification, and you agree to provide reasonable cooperation.
Misconduct Reporting
If you believe another User has engaged in unlawful, threatening, abusive, fraudulent, offensive, or otherwise serious misconduct through the Platform, please report the issue to us at:
Email: [Support Email]
Address: [Company Address]
Where immediate physical safety is involved, you should also contact the appropriate local authorities.
Reference Customer and Brand Use
Where permitted by your agreement with us, we may identify a business customer as a user of our Services and display its business name or logo in customer lists, presentations, case studies, or marketing materials.
If you do not want your organization's name or logo used for these purposes, contact us at [Support Email].
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically.
Material changes may be communicated through the Website, Platform, email, or another reasonable notice method.
Where we specify an advance notice period for material changes, those changes will become effective after that period.
Other revisions will take effect from the stated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Services after revised Terms take effect means that you accept the updated Terms.
Termination
We may temporarily or permanently suspend or terminate access to the Website, Platform, or Account where permitted by law.
Termination may occur because of a violation of these Terms, fraud, security concerns, legal requirements, non-payment, misuse, or discontinuation of the applicable Service.
We may also discontinue all or part of the Platform.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination—including intellectual-property provisions, disclaimers, liability restrictions, indemnification, dispute provisions, and payment obligations—will remain effective after termination.
Relationship Between the Parties
Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, employment relationship, franchise, agency, joint venture, or fiduciary relationship between the Company and a User.
Independent Publishers and Sellers do not become employees or agents of the Company merely by using the Platform.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Insert Applicable State/Country], excluding conflict-of-law principles where legally permitted.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be submitted to the courts located in [Insert City/State/Country], unless applicable law requires otherwise.
Important: Replace this section with the jurisdiction that actually applies to your business. Do not retain another company's governing-law provision unless it is legally appropriate for you.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force to the extent permitted by law.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written approval.
We may transfer or assign our rights and obligations as part of a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, asset transfer, or similar transaction where permitted by law.
No Waiver
Failure by either party to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive the right to enforce that provision later.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any additional terms expressly incorporated into them, represent the agreement governing your use of the Services.
They replace prior discussions or understandings regarding the same subject matter except where a separate written agreement expressly applies.
Electronic Communications
You agree that notices, confirmations, invoices, transaction messages, policy updates, and other communications may be provided electronically.
Electronic records may be used as evidence to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Affiliate Program
Where we operate an affiliate or referral program, additional conditions may apply.
An Advertiser registering through a qualifying affiliate link may receive a promotional discount subject to the eligibility period displayed at registration or checkout.
Promotional discounts:
- may be limited to a first qualifying Order;
- may expire after a stated period;
- may not apply to packages or excluded services;
- may not be combined with other promotions unless expressly allowed; and
- may be cancelled where fraud, abuse, duplicate Accounts, or manipulation is detected.
A Publisher or affiliate may earn a referral commission when an eligible referred Advertiser completes a qualifying transaction.
Affiliate commissions, percentages, eligibility rules, payment methods, and promotional periods may be modified or discontinued by the Company.
Any specific percentage, discount, or time period displayed in the affiliate dashboard or applicable promotional terms will govern that promotion.
Contact Information
For questions, complaints, notices, or concerns relating to these Terms, contact:
Publish Path Media
Website: publishpathmedia.com
Email: Support@publishpathmedia.com
Contact Publish Path Media
For notices, questions, complaints or concerns relating to these Terms.