Terms of Service

Welcome to Novel Echo (referred to as “we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, novelecho.com (the “Site”), and any services, content, and features made available through the Site. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of Our Website

1.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction and that you meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements.

1.2 Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Site and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any content from our Site without our prior written permission.
Use the Site for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including transmitting any harmful, illegal, or offensive content.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Site, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.

2. User-Generated Content

2.1 Content Submissions

If you submit any content to our Site, including comments, articles, reviews, or other contributions (collectively, “User-Generated Content”), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.

By submitting User-Generated Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights to the content you submit.
Your content does not infringe on any third party’s rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.
Your content is not defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise unlawful.

We reserve the right to remove or edit User-Generated Content for any reason at our sole discretion.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Novel Echo or its content providers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to use our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary content without our prior written consent.

3.2 Limited License

You may access and use the content on our Site for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of the content, including reproduction, modification, or distribution, without our prior written permission, is strictly prohibited.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Novel Echo. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party sites, content, or practices. You access third-party sites at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

5. Disclaimers

5.1 No Warranties

Our Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any defects will be corrected. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

5.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Novel Echo and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

5.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Novel Echo, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third party’s rights.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York, New York. You hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including your violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease, and the provisions of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any updates.