Welcome to BELLA Media + Co.

Please carefully read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") before using BellaMedia.co ("the Site") or submitting any content for publication. By accessing, browsing, or submitting content to the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any future modifications. BELLA Media + Co. ("we," "us," "our") reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

The most current version of these Terms will be available at www.BellaMedia.co.

1. Modification or Suspension of the Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it), temporarily or permanently, at any time without notice. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such changes. We also reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site, at any time and for any reason, including for violations of these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property Rights and User Submissions

(a) Our Ownership Rights

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, video, audio, graphics, logos, and the overall design and layout, is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Except as otherwise permitted by law, no portion of the Site may be reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without our prior written permission.

(b) Your License to Us

By submitting content in any form (e.g., text, video, photography, audio) to the Site, you grant BELLA Media + Co., its affiliates, agents, and third-party service providers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and publish your content on the Site or affiliated media platforms. This includes use in derivative works, promotional materials, marketing, and editorial projects.

You acknowledge and agree that we may edit or alter submissions and that you will not be entitled to any compensation or credit unless otherwise agreed in writing.

(c) Your Representations and Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for the content you submit. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to use the content as described.

  • You have obtained all necessary consents from individuals appearing in the content (if applicable).

  • Your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.

  • Your submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable material.

  • You will not submit commercial solicitations, spam, or advertising without prior approval.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate, without prior notice.

3. Restrictions on Use of Content

Unless explicitly authorized in writing by BELLA Media + Co.:

  • You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, transmit, or distribute any part of the Site or its content.

  • You may make a single copy of an article for personal, non-commercial use only.

  • You may not compile or use our content to create databases or collections.

  • You may not use our content in a way that misrepresents our brand or harm our reputation.

You may make limited excerpts of our content under the doctrine of "fair use" for commentary, critique, or educational purposes, provided proper attribution is included.

4. Third-Party Contributions and Opinions

The views expressed by contributors, bloggers, authors, or users are solely their own and do not reflect the views of BELLA Media + Co. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy or reliability of such content and assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

5. User Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BELLA Media + Co., its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of the Site;

  • Your violation of these Terms; or

  • Your violation of any third party’s rights.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense.

6. Third-Party Sites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the availability, content, privacy policies, or practices of those external sites or resources. Accessing them is at your own risk, and you acknowledge that BELLA Media + Co. shall not be held liable for any damages arising from your use of such sites or services.

7. Disclosure of Information

You agree that we may disclose your information (including your IP address and personal identifiers) in response to legal processes, such as subpoenas, court orders, or lawful requests from government authorities, without prior notice to you.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BELLA Media + Co. and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business arising from or related to your use of the Site or these Terms.

If any liability is found, it shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) for access to the Site.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

By continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.