Acceptance of Terms

Binding Agreement: By accessing or using the Service, you affirm that you are of legal age and capable of entering into a binding agreement. If you are under the age of 13, you may not use the Service.

Updates to the Terms: We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms and provide notice through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance.

Use of the Service

Personal Use: The Service is for personal, non-commercial use. You may not sell, distribute, or modify any content obtained through the Service without our prior written consent.

Content Display: Studio Echo provides news, reviews, and community forums related to anime and manga. The information is for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Account Registration: To post comments or participate in forums, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep your login credentials secure. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

User-Generated Content

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content, including comments and forum posts, that you submit to the Service. You must ensure that your content complies with applicable laws and does not infringe third-party rights.

License to Studio Echo: By posting content on the Service, you grant Studio Echo a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, and transferable license to display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

Moderation: We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, or remove any user content for any reason. Moderation actions may include warnings, content removal, or account suspension.

Prohibited Conduct

By using the Service, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation;
• Upload or share content that is hateful, abusive, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
• Post spam, advertisements, or solicitations for goods or services;
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts;
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
• Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

Intellectual Property

Ownership: All content and materials available through the Service, including text, images, graphics, and logos (excluding user-generated content), are the property of Studio Echo or its licensors and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not use any content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers

Informational Purposes: All content on the Service is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Studio Echo makes no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information.

Third-Party Links: The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

No Warranties: The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE," without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Studio Echo disclaims all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

Indirect Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Studio Echo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of the Service.

Aggregate Liability: In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the greater of $50 or the amount you paid, if any, for accessing the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Studio Echo, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Informal Resolution: Before pursuing formal legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally.

Arbitration: If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive your right to participate in a class-action lawsuit.

Changes to the Service

Studio Echo reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at studioechonews@gmail.com or via our contact form.

These Terms are effective as of September 30, 2025.