This User Agreement (“Agreement”) governs your use of the website, content, and services offered by Cult Brief (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
- Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to access this site. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained permission from a parent or legal guardian. Use of any services requiring payment or contractual agreement must be by individuals 18 years or older. - Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Cult Brief—including articles, logos, branding, photos, videos, and digital assets—is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent. - User Conduct You agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose
- Upload or submit content that is offensive, libelous, or harmful
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site
- Interfere with site operations or security
- Use bots or scraping tools to collect or index any portion of the site without permission
- Submissions & Contributor Content
By submitting any content (written work, images, video, pitches, ideas, etc.) to Cult Brief:
- You grant Cult Brief a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to publish, display, adapt, distribute, and promote the content in any media now known or later developed.
- You waive any and all moral rights you may have in the submitted content.
- You affirm that your submission is original, does not infringe on any third-party rights, and is not subject to any confidentiality obligations.
- Cult Brief may edit, modify, or decline to publish any submission at its sole discretion.
- Contributors may be required to sign additional agreements covering rights, compensation (if applicable), and confidentiality.
- Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. Cult Brief is not responsible for their content, policies, or availability. Use of third-party links is at your own risk. - Disclaimers
Cult Brief provides editorial content for informational, entertainment, and lifestyle purposes only. We do not offer professional legal, health, medical, or financial advice. Reliance on any information provided by Cult Brief is at your own discretion and risk. - Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cult Brief is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your access to or use of the site
- Any content errors or omissions
- Downtime or interruptions
- Links to third-party websites
- Submissions or actions of other users
- Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute or claim relating in any way to your use of Cult Brief will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except for claims that qualify for small claims court.
Arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
You agree to waive any right to bring or participate in a class action or representative lawsuit.
This section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Contact Us
For questions about this Agreement or your rights, please contact: writeus@cultbrief.com
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Termination
Cult Brief may terminate or suspend your access to the site at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if you violate this Agreement.
Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., New York or California], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any arbitration or legal proceeding will take place in that jurisdiction.
Changes to This Agreement
We reserve the right to revise this Agreement at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
For questions about this Agreement or your rights, please contact: writeus@cultbrief.com
