Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Sleep Chronicle. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Sleep Chronicle website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Sleep Chronicle Media LLC ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Sleep Chronicle is a digital news publication focused on sleep science, wellness, and health research. We provide:

• News articles and investigative reporting on sleep-related topics
• Scientific research summaries and analysis
• Expert commentary and opinion pieces
• Wellness and lifestyle content
• Podcasts and multimedia content
• Newsletter subscriptions

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to create an account. You must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during the registration process.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may only use the Service with parental consent.

4. Subscription Services

4.1 Paid Subscriptions

Sleep Chronicle offers various subscription plans that provide access to premium content, including:

• Unlimited access to all articles and archives
• Ad-free browsing experience
• Exclusive subscriber-only content
• Premium newsletters and early access to research
• Digital and print edition access (where applicable)

4.2 Billing and Payment

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your plan). All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as specifically stated in these Terms.

4.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content published on Sleep Chronicle, including articles, images, videos, podcasts, and graphics, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This content is owned by Sleep Chronicle Media LLC or our content partners.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

5.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright notices or attribution
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Use automated systems to scrape or download content

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Comments and Submissions

You may be able to submit comments, feedback, or other content ("User Content") through our Service. By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content.

6.2 Content Standards

User Content must not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Contain harmful, threatening, or abusive material
• Include spam, advertising, or promotional content
• Contain false or misleading health information

7. Medical Disclaimer

Important: The information provided on Sleep Chronicle is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making any changes to your sleep habits, taking supplements, or addressing sleep disorders. Individual results may vary, and what works for one person may not work for another.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit viruses or malicious code
• Collect personal information about other users

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our Service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

11.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sleep Chronicle Media LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sleep Chronicle Media LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

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

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.