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