Terms & Conditions

TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: 6/13/2025


These Terms of Use (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and Malmont Industries, doing business as BYONDR (“BYONDR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), governing your access to and use of the website located at https://www.byondr.io and any related media, mobile applications, platforms, or content (collectively, the “Site”).


By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Site.


1. ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY


BYONDR content is designed solely for entertainment, commentary, cultural reporting, and investigatory storytelling. While we aim to attribute sources where possible and apply fair use principles, our content should not be construed as factual reporting or scientific conclusion. We do not offer legal, medical, or professional advice of any kind.



2. FAIR USE STATEMENT


Much of BYONDR’s content incorporates news, commentary, criticism, historical materials, and public-domain or sourced media. We operate under the U.S. fair use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, comment, reporting, teaching, and research. If you are a copyright holder who believes material on the Site infringes your rights, please contact us immediately.



3. SITE ACCESS & ELIGIBILITY


You must be at least 18 years old to access or use the Site. BYONDR is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from another jurisdiction, you are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.



4. USER CONTRIBUTIONS & SUBMISSIONS


We welcome community participation in the form of text, images, audio, video, and other creative materials (“Contributions”). You retain ownership of your original Contributions, but by submitting them to BYONDR, you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt them, including in derivative works and promotional materials.


You agree that:


You have the legal right to share the material

Your content is not hateful, harassing, or illega

You grant BYONDR the right to publish your submissions (with attribution where possible)

We may edit or remove submissions that violate our standards or these Terms.

If you submit content to BYONDR for potential publication, syndication, or monetization, including through our submission form, you will be required to accept the terms of a separate Content Licensing Agreement. That agreement governs ownership, rights granted to BYONDR, potential revenue share, and other terms specific to your submission. The Content Licensing Agreement is legally binding and may supersede these Terms where conflicts arise.




5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY


All BYONDR original content, including design, code, articles, illustrations, and audiovisual material, is the intellectual property of BYONDR or its licensors. Use of Site content is permitted for personal, non-commercial use only. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.



6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT


The Site may link to or republish third-party material. BYONDR does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of external content. Use of third-party content or websites is at your own risk.



7. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION


If you create an account on BYONDR, you agree to provide accurate information and maintain its security. We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these Terms.



8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES


BYONDR is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We are not liable for any errors, outages, viruses, or inaccuracies in Site content or performance.



9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY


To the fullest extent permitted by law, BYONDR shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability shall not exceed $5,000 USD or the amount you paid us (if any) in the last six months.



10. MODIFICATIONS


We may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective upon posting. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.



11. GOVERNING LAW & ARBITRATION


These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California, under AAA rules. Class actions are prohibited. Exceptions apply for IP disputes or violations requiring injunctive relief.



12. CONTACT INFORMATION


Malmont Industries

22212 Ave San Luis

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Email: firstcontact@byondr.io



13. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CONTENT


Parts of this Site may include content generated or assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, written articles, headlines, summaries, images, and audio. While we strive to ensure all content is thoughtful, entertaining, and aligned with BYONDR’s editorial standards, AI-generated content may occasionally contain errors, outdated information, or fictional elements (“hallucinations”).


BYONDR content is intended for entertainment and exploratory purposes. Readers should not rely on any AI-generated content as factual or authoritative. Where possible, sources are cited and human oversight is applied. If you believe any content is misleading, harmful, or misattributed, please contact us.



14. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE


BYONDR participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on editorially chosen products or services purchased through links on the Site. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our independent storytelling efforts.


We only feature affiliate products or experiences that align with our brand voice and audience interests. Any affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. BYONDR is not responsible for the performance, quality, or fulfillment of any third-party product or service purchased through affiliate links. Please review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites before making a purchase.

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