Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using NYCSubwaySystem.com ("we", "us", "our", the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

Independent Website (Not MTA)

NYCSubwaySystem.com is not affiliated with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York City Transit (NYCT), or any government agency.

All MTA trademarks, service marks, subway symbols, line colors, maps, and branding remain the property of their respective owners. The use of such materials on this website is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement or affiliation.

Eligibility & Lawful Use

To use this Website, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age
• Use the Website for lawful purposes only
• Comply with all applicable laws, including those of New York City, New York State, and the United States

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Trying to hack, disrupt, overload, or damage the website or its servers
• Scraping, crawling, or using automated bots without explicit permission
• Uploading harmful content, including malware, viruses, spam, or malicious code
• Impersonation or fraudulent activity
• Collecting data from the site without permission
• Using the site to mislead, abuse, harass, or harm others
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations

Intellectual Property

All original content on this website—including text, design, images, UI components, code, icons, and logos created for NYCSubwaySystem.com—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View the site for personal use
• Use information for personal, non-commercial purposes

You may NOT:

• Copy or redistribute content for commercial use
• Create derivative products without permission
• Resell or republish content without authorization
• Use automated tools to extract content ("scraping")
• Remove copyright notices or attribution

MTA assets shown on this website (map colors, train letters/numbers, symbols) are used for informational and fair use purposes only. All MTA trademarks and materials remain the property of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

User-Submitted Content

When you submit content to this Website (including lost item reports, contact form inquiries, messages, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to store and use the submitted information for:

• Processing your inquiries and requests
• Providing customer support
• Improving our website and services
• Legal compliance and record-keeping

You agree not to submit: unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or copyrighted material that you do not have the right to share. You are solely responsible for the content you submit.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date subway information, the Website may contain errors or outdated data. We make no guarantee of accuracy, completeness, or real-time reliability for:

• Train timings and schedules
• Fare information and pricing
• Maps and route information
• Service changes and delays
• Station information and accessibility
• Delay notices and service alerts

No Professional or Official Advice

Information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute:

• Official transit advice or recommendations
• Legal advice
• Professional guidance or consultation
• Financial or investment advice

Always consult official sources and qualified professionals for advice related to your specific situation.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Warranties that information will always be current, accurate, or complete
• Warranties that the Website is free from malware, hacking, or harmful components
• Warranties regarding the security or privacy of data transmission

We do not warrant that the Website will meet your requirements or that access will be continuous, timely, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NYCSubwaySystem.com and its operators, owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Travel delays, missed trains, or missed connections
• Loss of profits, business opportunities, or data
• Personal injury or property damage
• Errors in fare estimates or schedule information
• Website downtime or technical issues
• Any reliance on information from this Website
• Costs of substitute services or products
• Any other damages arising from the use or inability to use this Website

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the theory of liability, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NYCSubwaySystem.com and its operators, owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms & Conditions
• Your violation of any third-party rights (including intellectual property or privacy rights)
• Content submitted by you to the Website
• Your breach of any applicable laws or regulations

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including the official MTA website and other external resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or reliability of third-party websites
• Their privacy practices or data collection
• Their safety or security
• Any products, services, or information offered by third parties

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by NYCSubwaySystem.com. You access third-party websites at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

Termination Rights

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, for any reason, without prior notice, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms & Conditions
• Illegal or harmful activity
• Abuse of the Website or its services
• Any other reason we deem necessary to protect the Website or its users

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree to resolve any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it will be severed from these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms & Conditions at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.

Changes are effective immediately when posted on this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were last revised.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must discontinue use of the Website.