Last updated: December 20, 2025
Welcome to Kern Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at https://kernmagazine.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Website
You agree to use this Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Harassment, abuse, or harm to others
- Posting or transmitting unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this Site; including articles, text, images, graphics, logos, and design; is the intellectual property of Kern Magazine or its contributors and is protected by copyright and other applicable laws.
You may:
- View and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish Site content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law or explicitly stated
Contributor content remains the property of its respective authors unless otherwise agreed.
3. User-Generated Content (Comments and Submissions)
If you submit comments or other content to the Site:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with the Site.
- You represent that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
- We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user-generated content at our discretion, but we are not obligated to do so.
We are not responsible for the opinions or statements expressed by users in comments or other submissions.
4. Accounts (If Applicable)
If you create an account on the Site:
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable laws.
5. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (such as videos or social media posts). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of third-party sites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Site content
- The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kern Magazine shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or business opportunities.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kern Magazine, its editors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your submission of content that infringes on the rights of others
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.