1. Acceptance
By accessing or using theobsidian.media, our apps, newsletters, or any related service (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. The Service
The Obsidian is an independent digital publication based in the United Kingdom, covering global affairs, politics, business, technology, culture, and the stories beneath the surface. We provide journalism through our website, newsletters, and related services, and may add, change, suspend, or discontinue features with reasonable notice.
3. Accounts
You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for all activity under your account. You must provide accurate registration details and notify us promptly of any unauthorised use at contact@theobsidian.media or support@theobsidian.media.
4. Newsletter
The Obsidian newsletter is free. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in an email or by contacting support@theobsidian.media.
5. Changes to free services
We may update free newsletter and account features from time to time. Any material change will be explained clearly on the site or by email.
6. Intellectual property
All content published by The Obsidian — text, photography, illustrations, audio, code, and design — is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright and other laws. You may read, save, and share links to articles for personal, non-commercial use. Republication, scraping, or use to train machine-learning models without a written licence is prohibited.
7. Acceptable use
You agree not to (a) circumvent access controls, (b) use automated tools to harvest content, (c) impersonate any person, (d) post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or infringing material, or (e) interfere with the Service or other users.
8. User submissions
When you submit tips, comments, letters, or other material, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to publish, edit, and otherwise use the submission in connection with the Service. You confirm that the submission is yours to share.
9. Third-party services
The Service may link to or rely on third-party sites and services. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of those services is subject to their own terms.
10. Disclaimer
The Service is provided "as is". To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Journalism is not legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice.
11. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Obsidian and its officers, employees, and contributors will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Our total liability for any claim arising out of the Service will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access if you breach these Terms. You may stop using the Service at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will do so.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14. Changes
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email or via a notice on the site. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms: contact@theobsidian.media. Account, newsletter, and technical support: support@theobsidian.media.