Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Effective: January 2025Version 1.0
Key Terms Summary

Free Service

Our market timing information is provided free of charge

No Financial Advice

Information provided is for reference only, not investment advice

Fair Use

Please use our services responsibly and within rate limits

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Global Market Times ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Agreement Scope

  • • These terms apply to all users of our website and API
  • • By using our services, you confirm you are at least 18 years old
  • • If you disagree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use
2. Service Description

What We Provide

  • Real-time global market status information
  • Market trading hours and holiday schedules
  • API access for developers
  • Calendar downloads and widgets
  • Market analysis tools and calculators

Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance windows will be announced in advance when possible.

3. User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

Permitted Activities

  • • Use our API within rate limits (100 requests/hour)
  • • Integrate our data into your applications
  • • Share our content with proper attribution
  • • Use our tools for personal or commercial purposes

Prohibited Activities

  • • Attempting to circumvent rate limits or security measures
  • • Using automated tools to scrape our website excessively
  • • Redistributing our data without permission
  • • Using our service for illegal activities
  • • Attempting to reverse engineer our systems
4. Important Disclaimers

Not Financial Advice

The information provided by Global Market Times is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, investment, or trading advice. Always consult with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions.

Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all data. Market conditions can change rapidly, and information may become outdated.

Use at Your Own Risk

  • You acknowledge that trading and investing involve substantial risk
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results
  • You are solely responsible for your investment decisions
  • We are not liable for any financial losses incurred
5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of our service are owned by Global Market Times and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You May

  • • Use our API and data in your applications
  • • Link to our website
  • • Share our content with attribution

You May Not

  • • Copy our website design or code
  • • Use our trademarks without permission
  • • Create derivative works without consent
6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

Key Privacy Points

  • • We collect minimal personal information
  • • We do not sell your data to third parties
  • • You have control over your personal information
  • • We comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations
7. Limitation of Liability

Service Provided "As Is"

Our service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the service's reliability, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Liability Limitations

  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services (which is currently $0)
  • We are not responsible for third-party content or services
  • Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations
8. Termination

Your Rights

  • You may stop using our service at any time
  • No notice required for discontinuation
  • You may request data deletion

Our Rights

  • We may suspend access for terms violations
  • We may discontinue service with notice
  • We may modify features or functionality

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability survive termination.

9. Governing Law and Disputes

Applicable Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Global Market Times operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

We encourage contacting us first to resolve any disputes informally

Formal Proceedings

Any legal disputes will be resolved in the courts of our operating jurisdiction

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website.

Notification Process

  • • Material changes will be prominently displayed on our website
  • • We may notify users via email for significant updates
  • • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • • Previous versions will be archived for reference
11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

General Inquiries

support@globalmarkettimes.com

Legal Matters

legal@globalmarkettimes.com

Response Time

Within 48 hours

Mailing Address

Global Market Times
Legal Department
[Address to be provided]
Email: legal@globalmarkettimes.com

Acknowledgment

By using Global Market Times, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Last Updated: January 9, 2025Version 1.0