Effective Date: 2/28/2026
Last Updated: 2/28/2026
Website: https://articlethirteen.com

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of ArticleThirteen.com (the “Website”), operated by Article Thirteen (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Eligibility and Age Requirements

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

  • Users must be at least 13 years old to access the Website.
  • Users under 18 must use the Website under parental or guardian supervision.
  • Participation in monetization programs, paid submissions, partnerships, or revenue-generating activities requires users to be at least 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If such data is discovered, it will be promptly removed.

2. Nature of Content

Article Thirteen is an independent digital publication providing commentary, analysis, informational reporting, and opinion content on business, economics, technology, global affairs, and related subjects.

All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes:

  • Business Strategies
  • Financial markets
  • Economic policy
  • Corporate activity
  • Global political developments
  • Expert Opinion 
  • Health & Pharmaceuticals

Users are solely responsible for how they interpret and use information published on the Website.

3. Editorial Independence and Discretion

Article Thirteen reserves the absolute right to:

  • Edit, update, correct, or remove content at any time.
  • Decline publication of submitted materials.
  • Modify headlines, formatting, and content structure.
  • Suspend or terminate user access without prior notice.

Publication of content does not create any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between users and the Company.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content, including but not limited to:

  • Articles
  • Editorial analysis
  • Logos and branding
  • Website layout and design
  • Graphics and visual assets

is the exclusive property of Article Thirteen or its licensors and is protected under U.S. and international intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Read and share links for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Republish full articles without written consent.
  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit content.
  • Use our branding, name, or logo without authorization.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law.
  • Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content.
  • Attempt to interfere with Website operations.
  • Use automated scraping or data extraction systems without permission.
  • Circumvent security features.

We reserve the right to restrict access or pursue legal remedies for violations.

6. User Submissions and License

By submitting any content (including guest articles, comments, or materials), you:

  • Represent that you own the necessary rights.
  • Grant Article Thirteen a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, modify, distribute, and archive such content.
  • Waive any claim for compensation unless explicitly agreed in writing.

We assume no obligation to publish or retain submitted materials.

7. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Monetization

The Website may include:

  • Third-party advertisements
  • Affiliate links
  • Sponsored content
  • Paid subscriptions or reader revenue features

Sponsored content will be disclosed in accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of monetized features, nor do we guarantee earnings for contributors or partners.

8. Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party service providers including advertising networks, analytics providers, and payment processors.

We are not responsible for:

  • The content or conduct of third-party services.
  • Data practices of external platforms.
  • Transactions conducted through third-party providers.

Users engage with third-party services at their own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

We expressly disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Accuracy or reliability of content
  • Continuous or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be secure, available, or free from technical issues.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under U.S. law:

Article Thirteen, its owners, affiliates, contributors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the Website
  • Reliance on published content
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
  • Data loss or security breaches beyond reasonable control
  • Third-party services or advertisements

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue use.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Article Thirteen and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your:

  • use of the Website
  • violation of these Terms
  • infringement of third-party rights

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States.

15. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms:

Email: team.articlethirteen@gmail.com
Website: https://articlethirteen.com/contact