1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the use of Content Management System (CMS) products, including but not limited to WordPress and other Open Source products ("CMS Products"), provided by Opus Scientia Web Host ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our CMS Products, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
2. License and Usage
2.1. License: Our CMS Products are licensed under the respective Open Source licenses, such as the GNU General Public License (GPL) for WordPress, which grants you the right to use, modify, and distribute the software under certain conditions.
2.2. Compliance: By using our CMS Products, you agree to comply with the terms of the respective Open Source licenses, including but not limited to providing appropriate attribution and making any modified versions of the software available under the same license.
3. Limitations and Disclaimers
3.1. No Warranty: Our CMS Products are provided "as is" and without any warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied. We do not guarantee that the CMS Products will be error-free, secure, or suitable for your specific needs.
3.2. Security: While we strive to maintain the security of our CMS Products, we shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from security breaches, including hacking, malware, or unauthorized access.
3.3. Third-Party Components: Our CMS Products may include third-party components and plugins, which are subject to their respective licenses and terms. We do not assume responsibility for the functionality or security of third-party components.
3.4. Data Backup: You are solely responsible for regularly backing up your website content and data. We shall not be liable for any data loss or corruption resulting from the use of our CMS Products.
4. Support and Maintenance
4.1. Technical Support: We may offer technical support for our CMS Products, subject to separate terms and conditions. Any support provided is at our sole discretion and may be subject to additional fees.
4.2. Updates and Upgrades: We may release updates or upgrades to our CMS Products from time to time. While we strive to maintain compatibility with existing versions, we cannot guarantee backward compatibility with all customizations or third-party components.
5. Ownership and Intellectual Property
5.1. Our Rights: We retain all rights, title, and interest in and to our CMS Products, including all intellectual property rights. You shall not remove or modify any copyright notices or proprietary markings on the software.
5.2. Your Content: You retain ownership of all content and data you upload or create using our CMS Products. However, by using our CMS Products, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and display your content for the purpose of providing the services.
6. Indemnification
6.1. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of our CMS Products or violation of these Terms.
7. Modifications to Terms
7.1. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, with or without notice. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Terms on our website.
8. Governing Law
8.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
9. Contact Information
For any inquiries or concerns regarding these Terms or our Services, please contact us at: OPUS SCIENTIA WEB HOST, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London. Email to 'contact@opusscientia.co.uk'.
By using our CMS Products, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Opus Scientia Web Host regarding the use of our CMS Products and supersede all prior understandings and agreements.