Terms of Service

1. General Provisions

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of avtoklub.uz (the "Website"), operated by Autoclub News ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on the Website.

2. User Rights and Obligations

You have the right to:

1. Access and browse the Website for personal, non-commercial use;
2. Search and view automotive news, articles, reviews, and related content;
3. Share articles through social media platforms using provided sharing tools;
4. Comment on articles in accordance with our community guidelines;
5. Subscribe to our newsletter and email updates.

You agree not to:

1. Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content without our written permission;
2. Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website;
3. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website;
4. Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code;
5. Interfere with or disrupt the Website's servers or networks;
6. Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
7. Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.

3. Content Usage and Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of Autoclub News or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Uses:

• You may quote brief excerpts from articles with proper attribution and a link back to the original article;
• You may share articles on social media platforms using our provided sharing tools;
• You may print articles for personal, non-commercial use.

Prohibited Uses:

• Republishing full articles or substantial portions without permission;
• Using our content for commercial purposes without a license;
• Removing copyright notices or attribution;
• Creating derivative works based on our content.

For licensing inquiries, please contact us at editorial@avtoklub.uz.

4. User-Generated Content and Comments

Users may post comments, reviews, and other content ("User Content") in designated areas of the Website. By posting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.

We reserve the right to remove or edit User Content that:

1. Contains obscene, profane, or offensive language;
2. Violates any applicable laws or regulations of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
3. Contains spam, advertising, or promotional content without authorization;
4. Infringes upon the rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights;
5. Contains false, misleading, or defamatory statements;
6. Includes personal information of others without consent;
7. Promotes illegal activities or harmful content.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that you have all necessary rights to post such content. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any User Content.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement;
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content.

We are not responsible for:

1. The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information provided by third parties;
2. Any consequences resulting from your use of the Website or reliance on its content;
3. Technical failures, interruptions, or errors in the Website's operation;
4. Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions;
5. Loss or damage to your computer or data resulting from your use of the Website;
6. Any actions taken by third parties based on information from the Website.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.

6. Privacy and Data Processing

Your privacy is important to us. The collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes:

• Information you provide when registering or subscribing to our services;
• Data collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies;
• Information from third-party services when you connect your accounts.

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your interactions with third-party websites and services are solely between you and the third party. We encourage you to read the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on the Website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities to provide relevant advertisements.

8. Account Registration and Security

Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

1. Provide accurate, current, and complete information;
2. Maintain and promptly update your account information;
3. Maintain the security of your password and account;
4. Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account;
5. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.

9. Advertising and Sponsored Content

The Website may display advertisements and sponsored content. We clearly identify sponsored content and native advertisements to maintain transparency with our readers.

Advertisers are responsible for ensuring their advertisements comply with applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertisement that violates our advertising policies or applicable laws.

For advertising inquiries, please contact us at ads@avtoklub.uz.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or restrict your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms;
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity;
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies;
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Website.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease, and we may delete your account and any associated data.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties;
2. If negotiations fail, through binding arbitration in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Court of Uzbekistan;
3. Alternatively, disputes may be brought before the competent courts of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tashkent, Uzbekistan for any disputes not subject to arbitration.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting a notice on the Website;
• Sending an email to registered users;
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue using the Website.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@avtoklub.uz
• Editorial: editorial@avtoklub.uz
• Address: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

14. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Autoclub News regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024