Terms & Conditions - Expert Contributors

Mexico Business Publishing - Content Contribution Agreement

The “Terms & Conditions - Expert Contributors” describe the terms and conditions that govern your use of the current and future online and mobile websites, print editions, platforms, services, and applications (collectively, Content Platforms) operated by Mexico Business Publications SA de CV and Toguna S. de R.L. (hereafter collectively referred to as Mexico Business), including, without limitation, mexicobusiness.news (hereafter referred to as MBN) and any other platform or service linked to these Terms of Use.

You accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions - Expert Contributor when you submit Expert Contributor content for publication to Mexico Business and any of its representatives. (These terms were last updated on October 4, 2024)

1. Submission of and License to Contributed Content

1.1 Prior to contributing content, Expert Contributors must provide MBN: 

  • biography, high-resolution portrait photo that meets the standards outlined in MB Photo Guidelines, and social media handles. By submitting these materials and information you are authorizing Mexico Business to publish them on MBN.
  • Expert Contributor content must be submitted to Mexico Business in electronic format, including notes, disclaimers or descriptions for display and use on MBN when applicable.

1.2 The Expert Contributor:

  •  grants Mexico Business, its affiliates and partners (hereafter collectively referred to as “MBP Parties”) a worldwide perpetual license to:use, reproduce, distribute and display the content on MBN and any other MBP Parties websites;use the content for marketing and promotional purposes;print and distribute copies of the content to users of products or services provided by MBP Parties (hereafter “MBP Parties’ Users”);permit MBP Parties’ Users to print copies of the Contributed Content; incorporate Contributed Content into websites for marketing purposes. MBP Parties shall retain original content attribution;
  •  grants MBP the right to sublicense the Contributed Content to MBP Parties’ Users and partners for their review, and for their use; and
  •  acknowledges and agrees that all Contributed Content will, at MBP’s discretion, be visible on MBN to MBP Parties Users and made available for purchase by MBP Parties Users.

2. Author Representations and Warranties

The Expert Contributor represents and warrants that:

  • The Expert Contributor is the sole creator of the Contributed Content or has obtained the necessary permissions for any third-party works included;
  • The Contributed Content use under this Agreement does not infringe any third-party rights (including copyright, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, moral rights, rights of publicity, or privacy, and is not libelous;
  • The Contributed Content will not:promote violence or any illegal activities;be materially false, misleading or inaccurate;promote inappropriate content, or be harassing, abusive, profane, defamatory, libelous, threatening, hateful, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, or otherwise objectionable or unlawful content or activity (subject to the Expert Contributor’s knowledge);constitute fraud, misrepresentation or unlawful business practices;violate any laws, statute, ordinance, or regulation, including without limitation the laws and regulations governing data protection or privacy;
  • The Contributed Content is diligently prepared, up-to-date, and accurate;
  • The Expert Contributor is not restricted from sharing or publishing any submitted Contributed Content.

3. Review Rights

MBP Parties reserve the right, but have no obligation, to screen Contributed Content at any time to review, flag, filter, modify, refuse or remove any or all Contributed Content or not publish or otherwise distribute Contributed Content to MBP Parties Users at any time without liability.

4. Changes to Contributed Content

The Expert Contributor must provide written notice at least 30 days in advance if they wish to withdraw any Contributed Content.

5. Reservation of Rights

The Expert Contributor is solely responsible for the Contributed Content, including the accuracy, quality, integrity and legality of such Contributed Content. The Expert Contributor retains all rights, title and interest in and to the Contributed Content that are not expressly granted to MBP under this Agreement. MBP will ensure appropriate attribution for displayed content.

6. Financial Terms

Expert Contributors receive no fees, royalties, revenue or compensation in relation to Contributed Content.

7. Term and Termination

This Agreement is effective upon signing and continues until terminated by:

  • A 30 days in advance written notice by either party;
  • Immediate written notice to the Expert Contributor in the event of any infringement in relation to the Contributed Content or any complaint or other matters considered serious complications by MBP Parties’ Users or third-party; or
  • Written notice of material breach, uncured after 10 days.

8. Effect of Termination

The Contributed Content license granted in Section 1 is perpetual regardless of the reason for termination of this Agreement. The Expert Contributor will not have the right to remove the Contributed Content or prevent any MBP Parties User from accessing and using such Contributed Content.

9. Indemnification

9.1 The Expert Contributor will indemnify and hold harmless MBP, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors, from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including legal fees, resulting from claims arising out of, incidental to, or resulting directly or indirectly from:

  • Expert Contributor breach of this Agreement; or
  • The Expert Contributor's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

9.2 MBP reserves the right to control the defense of any claim, for which MBP is entitled to indemnification under this Section 9. In such an event, Expert Contributor shall provide MBP with reasonable cooperation at Expert Contributor’s own expense.

10. Promotional Rights

10.1 MBP Parties may publish the Expert Contributor’s name and at least one current method of contact (LinkedIn will suffice) on MBN to enable MBP Parties Users to contact Expert Contributor with questions.

10.2 Expert Contributor may link to Contributed Content published on MBN, in a fair and legal way that does not damage Mexico Business’ reputation or take advantage of it, but must not suggest endorsement or affiliation without explicit permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 Services provided by MBP Parties and MBN are provided on an “as is” basis. Mexico Business disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including availability, accessibility, uninterrupted service, timeliness, security and accuracy.

11.2 Mexico Business and its affiliates, employees, agents and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including, without limitation, lost revenues or profits, loss of business or data, arising from this Agreement or any breach thereof, even if MBP has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Changes to This Agreement, MBN and Services

MBN retains the right to determine the content, appearance, design, functionality and all other aspects of MBN (including the right to re-design, modify, remove and alter the content, appearance, design, functionality, including product descriptions, and other aspects of MBN and the services and any element, aspect, portion or feature thereof, from time to time), and to delay or suspend listing of, or to refuse to list, or to de-list, any of the Contributed Content at its sole discretion. Mexico Business reserves the right to make changes to this Agreement which will be notified to all Expert Contributors by email or through MBN.

13. Status

Each party is an independent contractor operating a separately established business, and neither party is the partner or legal representative of the other, nor does either party have the authority to bind the other to any legal obligation. Neither party will be liable to the other in connection with any termination, expiration, or non-renewal of this Agreement for any indemnity, reimbursement, or damages on account of loss of clientele and/or prospective profit, or for any compensation for anticipated sales, or on account of expenditures, investments, or other commitments made in connection with this Agreement, carrying out the parties’ obligations hereunder, or otherwise.

14. General Provisions

Each party will fully comply with all applicable federal, provincial and/or state and local laws and regulations relating to its obligations under this Agreement. Expert Contributors shall not assign this Agreement or any rights without Mexico Business’ prior written consent. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Mexico.