Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, or create derivative works from the content
• Use the content for commercial purposes without our explicit written consent
• Transfer, sell, or resell any content or services obtained from the Website

Account Registration

Certain features may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, videos, audio clips, software, data compilations, and the compilation thereof (collectively, "Content"), is the property of Oil News 2 or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

Oil News 2, our logo, and other marks indicated on our Website are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oil News 2. Other trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned on the Website are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks or those of third parties.

Copyright Notice

© 2026 Oil News 2. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or transmission of any Content is strictly prohibited and may result in civil and criminal penalties.

Content Submission

If you submit, post, or transmit any content, materials, or information to the Website ("User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing upon intellectual property rights of others
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Engaging in automated data collection or scraping without permission
• Impersonating others or misrepresenting your affiliation
• Interfering with or disrupting the Website or servers
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any systems
• Harassing, threatening, or defaming other users or third parties
• Posting spam, advertisements, or unsolicited communications

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Oil News 2 and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights
• Your User Content or any content you submit
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Website will immediately cease
• Any provisions that should survive termination shall remain in effect
• We may delete your account and any content associated with it

You may terminate your account at any time by discontinuing use of the Website and, if applicable, closing your account through your account settings.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which our principal office is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Oil News 2 shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within sixty (60) days.

Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in English in the United States.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between us and you individually. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Oil News 2 regarding the use of the Website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, natural disasters, or government actions.