Planet Mainframe – Terms & Conditions

COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All editorial content, articles, images, graphics, and other materials published on Planet Mainframe (the “Content”) are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Except as expressly permitted below, any reproduction, republication, copying, distributing, scraping, data mining, or other unauthorized use of the Content, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Planet Mainframe.

You may share content by hyperlinking to our website. Any other use, including syndication or licensing, requires prior written consent (contact: info@planetmainframe.com).

AI TRAINING & DATA MINING RESTRICTIONS

Planet Mainframe explicitly reserves all rights regarding the use of its Content for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data mining, or automated model training.

You may not copy, crawl, scrape, index, or otherwise ingest Planet Mainframe Content for use in training, developing, or enhancing any AI/ML systems without prior written consent.

Unauthorized AI/ML use is a material breach of these Terms and may result in legal action, including injunctive relief and damages.

PROHIBITION ON COMPETITIVE OR SUBSTITUTE USE

You may not use Planet Mainframe Content to create, develop, train, support, or enhance any product, service, platform, or publication that competes with or substitutes for Planet Mainframe, or otherwise diminishes its commercial value.

This restriction applies to both commercial and non-commercial activities, including (without limitation):

Developing or supporting competing media, educational, or subscription services.
Using our Content to replicate or replace Planet Mainframe’s editorial, data, or community offerings.

EDITORIAL CONTENT

Planet Mainframe editorial content is created by editors, freelance writers, or guest contributors and reflects the views of those authors. Information is provided for general purposes and does not replace professional advice.

Editorial independence is maintained. Advertisers, sponsors, or affiliates do not influence editorial decisions.

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

Our site may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission on sales of featured products or services. Editorial independence is maintained, and disclosures are made in accordance with applicable law, including FTC regulations.

SUBMISSIONS (PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITORIAL)

By submitting images, graphics, or editorial content to Planet Mainframe, you agree that:

You own all rights to the work or have necessary permissions.
You grant Planet Mainframe a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, adapt, crop, edit, and publish the work in digital or print form.
Submissions may be edited for clarity, length, formatting, or aesthetics.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submissions are not compensated financially, though contributors will be credited.
Work submitted must not be under exclusive publication elsewhere; after 60 days post-publication, contributors may submit the work to other outlets.

Image Submission Standards: Images should be high-resolution (300dpi, 8.75 × 11.25 inches, CMYK). If specifications are not met, Planet Mainframe may adjust formatting as needed.