Terms of Service - Tiffilosophy

Last Updated: 10 August 2025

Welcome to the website of Tiffilosophy. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern and apply to the use of this website (tiffilosophy.com) and any associated webpages (collectively, the “Site”), as well as all content, features, and services provided by Tiffilosophy (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using any part of the Site, you (“You” refers to the individual, company, or other legal entity accessing or using the Site) agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply whenever you access the Site, regardless of the method or device used to access it. Please read them carefully before proceeding. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

1. General

1.1 Your use of and access to the Site constitute your acceptance of and agreement to these Terms and any updates to them. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Site immediately.

1.2 We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. When changes are made, we will post them on the Site, and they will take effect immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the revised Terms.

2. Intellectual Property and Permitted Uses

2.1 Unless otherwise noted, all material on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, materials, graphics, logos, designs, and presentation (collectively, the “Content”), is the intellectual property of Tiffilosophy, our contributors, licensors, advertisers, or affiliates, as applicable. The Content is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and any other applicable national or international intellectual property laws. All ownership rights remain with Tiffilosophy or the relevant rights holder as applicable.

2.2 You may access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial use, and you may share or reference the Content for non-commercial purposes provided that you give proper credit to Tiffilosophy and do not alter, misrepresent, or remove any attribution, logos, watermarks, copyright, or trademark notices. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial exploitation of the Content, is prohibited without our prior written consent.

2.3 You must not use the Content in any unlawful way or for any unlawful purpose.

2.4 You may not use any Content for any machine learning or artificial intelligence purposes, including but not limited to developing, building, training, fine-tuning, or grounding large language models (LLMs) or other AI systems. You may not attempt to access parts of the Site you are not authorized to access, nor circumvent any technical or access restrictions.

3. Fair Use and Copyright Notices

3.1 The Site may include images, video stills, text excerpts, and other material from television series, films, books, artworks, and other media for purposes of commentary, criticism, cultural discussion, news reporting, or educational context. Such use is intended to fall within the principles of “Fair Use” under United States copyright law and equivalent copyright exceptions in other jurisdictions. Nothing in this section grants you any ownership of such third-party material or of Tiffilosophy’s Content.

3.2 Where possible, we credit the original creators and rights holders. If you believe that any Content on the Site infringes your copyright, you must send a written notice by email to info [at] tiffilosophy [dot] com containing the following information:

(a) The exact URL(s) of the page(s) containing the allegedly infringing Content;

(b) A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed;

(c) Proof of your ownership of the copyright (e.g., copyright registration, or if unregistered, a detailed description of when, where, and by whom the work was created);

(d) Your full name, email address, and telephone number;

(e) The statement: “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this copyright notice is accurate, and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed”; and

(f) Your physical or electronic signature.

3.3 In accordance with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable copyright laws, Tiffilosophy will remove Content from the Site if we are properly notified that such Content infringes another party’s intellectual property rights. We may also remove Content at our sole discretion without prior notice.

3.4 We may not process incomplete notices or non-compliant requests that do not meet these requirements. Please be aware that under the DMCA and other applicable laws, anyone who knowingly makes false claims of infringement may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.

4. Third Party Content & Links

4.1 The Site may include third-party content subject to that third party’s own terms of use. Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use third-party content.

4.2 The Site may include links to external websites over which Tiffilosophy has no control. The appearance of such links does not indicate any endorsement or affiliation unless otherwise stated. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your dealings with any third-party website, including participation in promotions, purchases, or services, are solely between you and that third party.

5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

5.1 Except as expressly stated in these Terms, the Site, its Content, and any products or services provided through it are offered “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tiffilosophy disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

5.2 While we make every reasonable effort to provide accurate, fact-checked content and to maintain the security and integrity of the Site, we cannot guarantee that it will always be free from errors, vulnerabilities, or harmful elements.

5.3 For the limitations outlined in 5.2, Tiffilosophy is not responsible for:

(a) errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any Content, products, or services;

(b) personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Site or third-party sites;

(d) interruptions or failures in transmission;

(e) bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code transmitted via the Site; or

(f) losses or damages resulting from the use of the Site, its Content, or related third-party sites.

5.4 To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, arising from your use of or inability to use the Site. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

5.5 If we are found liable for any reason in connection with your use of the Site, our total aggregate liability to you shall not exceed fifty U.S. dollars (USD $50), regardless of the nature or basis of the claim and whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of any failure of the essential purpose of any limited remedy.

6. No Advice

6.1 Content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for personalized advice suited to your specific circumstances.

7. Governing Law

7.1 These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the Site may be brought in the state or federal courts located in California, United States of America. Nothing in these Terms affects any non-waivable rights you may have under applicable laws in your place of residence, including, where relevant, rights under the laws of Australia or protections under international treaties.