Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Maben website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of materials (information, software, and graphics) on Maben for personal, non-commercial viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the site
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or server
• Systematically retrieve data for commercial purposes without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on Maben—including text, images, graphics, and overall design—are the intellectual property of Maben or its content providers. They are protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction or use is prohibited.

Fair Use and Attribution

Readers may quote portions of Maben articles for educational, journalistic, or commentary purposes, provided that:

• Quotations are accurate and not misleadingly edited
• Maben is clearly attributed as the source
• A link to the original article is provided when possible
• Use is limited and does not substitute for reading the original

Educational and Institutional Use

Educators and institutions may use Maben materials in classrooms and educational contexts provided that appropriate attribution is given and students are directed to the original source for full context.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas of the site
• Interfere with the functioning of the website through automated tools or scripts
• Engage in any form of harassment or abuse toward other users or site operators

Third-Party Links

Maben may include links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for these external sites. Your use of linked sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms of service.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and all materials are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind. Maben disclaims all implied warranties including fitness for a particular purpose. Maben does not warrant that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Maben shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising from your use of the website or materials.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maben from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or from content you provide.

Modification of Terms

Maben reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Termination

Maben reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for users who violate these Terms of Service.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact [email protected].

Last Updated: March 2025