Welcome to driftzone.website (the “Website”), owned and operated by DriftZone (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including all content, services, and features available on or through the Website, as well as your interactions with third-party services integrated with the Website, such as Mediavine’s advertising network and the Grow by Mediavine plugin (“Grow”). By accessing or using the Website, you (“you” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
These Terms are a legal agreement between you and DriftZone. Please read them carefully to ensure you understand each provision. The Website is offered to you on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, and your use constitutes acceptance of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms referenced herein.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective fourteen (14) days after posting on the Website, except for changes addressing new features or legal requirements, which will be effective immediately. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
2. Description of Services
The Website provides content related to [insert brief description of driftzone.website’s content, e.g., automotive culture, drifting events, tutorials, or lifestyle blogging], and serves as a platform to engage users through articles, media, and community features. As part of our monetization strategy, we have integrated Mediavine’s advertising services, which deliver interest-based advertisements to enhance user experience and support the Website’s operations. Additionally, we use the Grow by Mediavine plugin to facilitate subscriptions, newsletters, and user account creation, enabling features such as bookmarking content and accessing exclusive materials.
The Website’s services include, but are not limited to:
- Access to articles, videos, and other content.
- Subscription to newsletters powered by Grow.
- Creation of user accounts through Grow for personalized features.
- Display of advertisements managed by Mediavine.
Certain services may be subject to additional terms, such as Mediavine’s Terms of Service for Grow or their Publisher Agreement, which you agree to abide by when using those services.
3. Mediavine and Grow Integration
3.1 Mediavine Advertising
DriftZone has partnered with Mediavine, Inc. (“Mediavine”), a full-service digital advertising technology and management company, to deliver advertisements on the Website. Mediavine collects certain personal data, such as IP addresses and browsing information, to provide interest-based advertising tailored to your preferences. By using the Website, you consent to Mediavine’s collection, use, and sharing of your data as outlined in their Privacy Notice, available at Mediavine Legal Center. For privacy-related inquiries, contact Mediavine at privacy@mediavine.com.
3.2 Grow by Mediavine
The Website uses the Grow plugin to manage subscriptions, newsletters, and user accounts. When you sign up for a newsletter or create a Grow account, you provide personal information, such as your name and email address, which may be used to send newsletters, provide access to exclusive content, or enable interest-based advertising in hashed form. By using Grow-powered features, you agree to be bound by the Grow by Mediavine Terms of Service, available at Mediavine Website.
You may download the free version of Grow without creating an account. However, to access premium features (e.g., Grow Pro), you must create an account through the Mediavine Marketplace and agree to its terms. DriftZone is not responsible for the functionality, compatibility, or support of Grow beyond what is provided by Mediavine.
4. User Accounts and Conduct
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, such as newsletters or bookmarking, you may need to create a Grow account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately at [insert contact email] if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
4.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using the Website:
- Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
- Using the Website for illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.
- Posting or sharing content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or infringing.
- Attempting to interfere with the Website’s functionality, including through hacking, malware, or denial-of-service attacks.
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
- Collecting or harvesting personal information from other users without consent.
- Using automated systems (e.g., bots, crawlers) to access or scrape the Website without our prior written consent.
We reserve the right to investigate and take legal action against any user who violates these provisions, including terminating access to the Website without notice.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Ownership
All content on the Website, including text, images, videos, logos, and designs, is owned by DriftZone or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by applicable law.
5.2 User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Website, such as comments or feedback, you grant DriftZone a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
5.3 Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please send a notice to [insert contact email] with the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work.
- The URL or location of the infringing material.
- Your contact information.
- A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized.
- A signature (electronic or physical).
We will respond promptly to valid notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
6. Privacy and Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, available at [insert Privacy Policy URL], explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to our data practices and those of our third-party partners, including Mediavine and Grow, as described in their respective privacy notices.
Mediavine may collect data such as IP addresses, browsing history, and device information to deliver advertisements. If you create a Grow account or subscribe to a newsletter, your email and name may be used for marketing purposes or shared with Mediavine’s partners in hashed form for interest-based advertising. You may exercise your privacy rights by contacting privacy@mediavine.com.
7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
7.1 “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Basis
The Website and its services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
7.2 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to ensure the accuracy of information on the Website, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness, reliability, or suitability for any purpose. You use the information at your own risk.
7.3 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DriftZone, its affiliates, and its partners (including Mediavine) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, including loss of data, profits, or business opportunities. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100 USD.
7.4 Third-Party Services
The Website integrates third-party services, such as Mediavine and Grow, which are subject to their own terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the performance, availability, or content of these services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms, illegal conduct, or breach of third-party agreements (e.g., Mediavine’s Terms of Service). Upon termination, your right to access the Website will cease immediately, and we may delete any data associated with your account, subject to applicable law. You may terminate your use of the Website at any time by ceasing to access it and, if applicable, unsubscribing from newsletters or deleting your Grow account.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DriftZone, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and partners (including Mediavine) from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [insert state, e.g., California], United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10.2 Arbitration
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis, administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in [insert city, e.g., Los Angeles, California]. You waive any right to participate in a class action or jury trial. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, subject to limited judicial review as permitted by law.
10.3 Statute of Limitations
Any claim or cause of action arising from your use of the Website must be filed within one (1) year after such claim arises, or it will be forever barred, regardless of any statute or law to the contrary.
11. Compliance with Mediavine Requirements
To maintain eligibility for Mediavine’s advertising network, the Website adheres to Mediavine’s requirements, including:
- Maintaining a minimum of 50,000 monthly sessions (or 10,000 for Journey by Mediavine).
- Ensuring high-quality, original, long-form content (at least 1,000 words per post).
- Using Google Analytics GA4 to track traffic for at least 30 days.
- Maintaining good standing with Google AdSense.
- Ensuring at least 50% of traffic originates from the United States.
- Installing and running the Grow plugin for at least 30 days before applying to Journey by Mediavine.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that our participation in Mediavine’s network is subject to these requirements, which may affect the availability of certain features or advertisements.
12. Miscellaneous
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein (e.g., Mediavine’s Terms of Service), constitute the entire agreement between you and DriftZone regarding your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements.
12.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the court shall endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions.
12.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless expressly agreed in writing.
12.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
12.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, or governmental actions.
12.6 Electronic Notices
You agree that any notices or communications provided electronically (e.g., via email or Website postings) satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. A printed version of these Terms and any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings to the same extent as other business records.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us at:
DriftZone
[Insert contact email]
[Insert physical address, if applicable]
For privacy-related inquiries involving Mediavine or Grow, contact privacy@mediavine.com.
14. Acknowledgment
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any applicable third-party terms, including those of Mediavine and Grow. Thank you for visiting driftzone.website, and we hope you enjoy our content and services.