Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use Comedy Timelines for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to use the site only for its intended purpose: exploring comedy history, timelines, and cultural moments in comedy.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the site's operation or servers
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of Comedy Timelines or third parties

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Comedy Timelines, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, timelines, articles, and software, is the property of Comedy Timelines or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our website without prior written consent, except as follows:

• You may print or download one copy of excerpts for personal, non-commercial use
• You may share links to our content on social media or other platforms
• Brief quotations may be used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, or educational purposes with proper attribution

User Submissions

If you submit comments, suggestions, corrections, or other content to Comedy Timelines, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that your submission does not violate these Terms or any third-party rights.

Third-Party Content and Links

Comedy Timelines may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or references to comedians, comedy specials, shows, and other entertainment properties. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Comedy Timelines is not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party content or services.

Fair Use and Commentary

Comedy Timelines is a historical and educational resource dedicated to documenting comedy history and culture. Our content may include commentary, criticism, and analysis of comedy performances, comedians, and entertainment properties, which we believe constitutes fair use under U.S. copyright law.

References to comedians, comedy specials, television shows, films, and other entertainment properties are made for informational, educational, and commentary purposes. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Comedy Timelines is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property or other rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation

We make every effort to provide accurate historical information about comedy, but we do not warrant that the content on our site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Comedy history is complex, and dates, facts, and interpretations may vary by source.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Comedy Timelines and its operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the site
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the site
• Any content obtained from the site
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Comedy Timelines and its operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the site
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your submissions or content

Accuracy of Historical Information

Comedy Timelines strives to provide accurate historical information about comedy and entertainment. However, comedy history involves numerous sources, perspectives, and sometimes conflicting accounts. We make reasonable efforts to verify dates, facts, and information, but cannot guarantee complete accuracy.

If you believe any information on our site is inaccurate, please contact us so we can review and potentially correct it. We appreciate contributions from our community to maintain historical accuracy.

User Accounts and Registration

If we offer user accounts or registration in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Copyright Infringement Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on Comedy Timelines infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The location on our site where the allegedly infringing material appears
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to Comedy Timelines immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Comedy Timelines operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the site shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in the applicable state, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Comedy Timelines regarding your use of the site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Comedy Timelines after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.