Terms and Conditions +

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Silica Free News, located at siicafreenews.com ("Website"), owned and operated by Big City Networks, a division of Big City Graphics, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Purpose of the Website

Silica Free News is an industry newsletter and information resource intended to provide news, commentary, analysis, educational content, and industry-related information regarding silica-free products, technologies, regulations, and related topics.

All content is provided for general informational purposes only.

2. No Professional Advice

The content published on this Website is not intended to constitute legal, regulatory, compliance, financial, business, engineering, safety, environmental, medical, or other professional advice.

Users should not rely solely on information published on this Website when making business, purchasing, regulatory, compliance, legal, or operational decisions.

You should consult qualified professionals and appropriate authoritative sources before taking any action based on information found on this Website.

3. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure that all information published on this Website is accurate, current, and reliable at the time of publication. However, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content.

Industry standards, regulations, laws, product specifications, manufacturer information, and government guidance may change without notice.

Users are solely responsible for independently verifying all information through appropriate sources, including but not limited to:

  • Product manufacturers;

  • Government agencies;

  • Regulatory authorities;

  • Industry associations;

  • Professional advisors;

  • Legal counsel; and

  • Other authoritative sources.

Any reliance you place on information published on this Website is strictly at your own risk.

4. Editorial Content and Opinions

Articles, commentary, interviews, analyses, and opinion pieces published on this Website may reflect the views of individual authors and contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Company.

Publication of information does not constitute endorsement, certification, approval, or recommendation of any product, service, manufacturer, supplier, organization, or third party.

5. Sponsored Content

The Website may publish sponsored articles, sponsored content, paid promotions, or other compensated content.

Sponsored content will be identified where appropriate; however, users acknowledge that commercial relationships may exist between the Company and featured organizations.

Users should independently evaluate any products, services, or claims presented in sponsored content.

6. Advertising

The Website may display advertisements provided by third-party advertisers.

We do not guarantee or endorse the accuracy, quality, legality, safety, or suitability of any products, services, or information offered through advertisements.

Any dealings between users and advertisers are solely between those parties.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

The Website may contain affiliate links.

If you click on certain links and make a purchase or take another qualifying action, the Company may receive a commission or other compensation at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial independence, and we encourage users to conduct their own due diligence before purchasing any product or service.

8. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, products, services, or accuracy of information found on third-party websites.

Accessing third-party websites is done entirely at your own risk.

9. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, layouts, designs, newsletters, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Access and view content for personal, informational, and non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, sell, or exploit Website content without prior written permission from the Company.

10. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in violation of any applicable law;

  • Attempt to interfere with the Website's operation or security;

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;

  • Engage in activities that could damage, disable, or impair the Website.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY;

  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;

  • NON-INFRINGEMENT;

  • ACCURACY OF INFORMATION; AND

  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRIBUTORS, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:

  • USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE;

  • RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT;

  • ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN CONTENT;

  • BUSINESS INTERRUPTION;

  • LOSS OF PROFITS;

  • LOSS OF DATA;

  • REGULATORY OR COMPLIANCE DECISIONS; OR

  • ANY OTHER DAMAGES RELATED TO WEBSITE USE.

YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE WEBSITE.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contributors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from:

  • Your use of the Website;

  • Your violation of these Terms; or

  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Updated Terms will become effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Big City Networks
A Division of Big City Graphics, Inc.
Email: [email protected]

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.