Terms of Use
Effective Date: 09/19/2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our news website and all related content, services, and features (collectively, the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. We reserve the right to modify the Website and these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted here and take effect from the date of posting without additional notice to you. You agree to the posted Privacy Policy on our Website regarding our collection and use of all information provided by you or collected by us throughout the Website, which is incorporated herein by reference. We are located in the United States of America, and your use of our Website is governed by the laws of the United States. The content and services may not be suitable or available for use in other jurisdictions. If you access our Website from other locations, you do so at your own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. You must be at least 18 years old to use the Website and any services offered through it.
THESE TERMS CONTAIN AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT THAT REQUIRES ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION AND PROHIBITS CLASS ACTION PARTICIPATION. THESE TERMS ALSO CONTAIN LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS THESE PROVISIONS AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.
Website Content and Services.
We provide current and engaging information through our Website via published news articles, reports, commentary, and blog posts. We own or have obtained proper licensing for all content and materials posted on the Website. Our content is provided for informational purposes only, and your use of this information is at your sole risk. You may copy and share our content for personal, non-commercial use only, but commercial use is prohibited without our express written consent.
When you submit content to us, including comments, photos, articles, or other materials intended for publication on our Website, you retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, copy, display, and publish your content on the Website and in our promotional materials and communications. We may display your content for public viewing and use it for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes related to the Website. You acknowledge that our use of your content is royalty-free, and we owe you no compensation or benefits from such use. This license remains in effect for as long as we continue to use your content.
You warrant that any content you provide contains only material for which you own all rights and that you have full authority to grant us the license described herein. You further represent and warrant that your content does not violate or infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights of any third party. We reserve the sole discretion to accept, use, or decline your content. We may remove any posted content at any time for any reason or no reason.
Website Usage and External Links.
You are solely responsible for your use of the Website, including all information and content accessed through it, as well as any services or products accessed via links on the Website. All linked services and products are owned and operated by third parties over whom we exercise no control and for whom we accept no liability. These links are provided for user convenience and to generate advertising revenue that supports our continued publication of news, articles, and commentary. We do not endorse or recommend any services or products accessed through these links. You access these links and purchase any products or services entirely at your own risk. You waive any claims related to these links or the websites, services, or products accessible through them.
Our Website may include links to third-party websites. Such links do not indicate our endorsement or affiliation with those sites. We are not responsible for any damages or losses arising from your use of any third-party website. You should review the terms of use and privacy policy of any third-party website before using it.
Conduct Restrictions.
We strive to maintain a secure and informative platform that welcomes diverse viewpoints and opinions. To support this objective, we prohibit conduct that may harm other users or damage our reputation. When using the Website, you agree not to:
A. violate any applicable law or regulation;
B. infringe upon or violate others’ intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights;
C. post or transmit illegal, abusive, harassing, reputation-damaging, pornographic, indecent, profane, obscene, hateful, racist, or otherwise objectionable material;
D. transmit malicious or unsolicited software;
E. stalk, harass, or threaten any person or entity;
F. impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
G. use automated tools to “scrape,” “crawl,” or “spider” Website pages; or
H. interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation.
Information Accuracy.
We make no representations or guarantees regarding the quality, accuracy, or reliability of any content available on or through the Website. All content is provided “as is” with all defects. We disclaim liability for any loss or damage resulting from your reliance on content available through the Website or related services. You use all content at your own risk.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
We respect others’ intellectual property rights. Upon receiving notice of alleged intellectual property violations, we will remove the allegedly infringing content. If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied in a manner that constitutes infringement, please provide us with a notice containing the following information:
A. identification of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed, or if multiple works are involved, a representative list of such works;
B. identification of the allegedly infringing material with sufficient detail to enable us to locate it on the Website;
C. information reasonably sufficient to enable us to contact you, including address, telephone number, and, if available, email address;
D. a statement by you that you believe in good faith that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law;
E. a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf;
F. your physical or electronic signature.
We will be in contact regarding your notice within thirty (30) days of receipt, or sooner when possible. We value intellectual property rights and will work with you to resolve your concerns. Please submit your Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) notice to the contact information provided on our Contact page.
Account Termination.
We reserve the right to deny Website access to any user and to terminate any user’s access privileges at any time, in our sole discretion, for any reason. If you breach any provision of these Terms, your permission to use the Website terminates automatically.
Liability Disclaimers and Limitations.
YOU USE THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ALL CONTENT, LINKS, AND SERVICES, AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING USER-GENERATED CONTENT OR THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE CONTENT ACCESSIBLE THROUGH LINKS.
WE DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR: (A) CONTENT ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES; (B) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM WEBSITE ACCESS OR USE; (C) UNAUTHORIZED SERVER ACCESS OR PERSONAL/FINANCIAL INFORMATION USE; (D) WEBSITE OR SERVICE TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTIONS; (E) VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR SIMILAR HARMFUL CODE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE BY THIRD PARTIES; OR (F) LOSSES OR DAMAGES FROM WEBSITE CONTENT USE OR OUR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS.
WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE OR ACCESSIBLE THROUGH LINKED WEBSITES.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES, PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM WEBSITE USE.
Some jurisdictions prohibit certain warranty exclusions or liability limitations for incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, some limitations above may not apply to you.
User Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorney fees and legal costs) arising from: (a) your submitted content; (b) your Website use; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other proprietary rights. We may, at our expense, assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to your indemnification. Should we assume such defense, you agree to cooperate reasonably in our defense efforts.
Arbitration and Governing Law.
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with Delaware state law, without giving effect to any conflict of law rules or provisions. Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising from or related to these Terms, their interpretation, performance, or breach, or the Website, including, but not limited to, alleged violations of state or federal statutory or common law rights or duties (a “Dispute”), shall be resolved exclusively through the procedures in this section.
If informal resolution fails, either party may initiate binding arbitration. Arbitration shall be initiated and conducted under the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures in effect when the dispute arises, including the Optional Appeal Procedure (“Arbitration Rules”). Arbitration will occur in the defending party’s state of principal residence or business before a single neutral arbitrator appointed in accordance with the Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator’s decision shall be governed by these Terms and any applicable additional agreements.
Disputes may not be arbitrated on a class or representative basis; arbitration resolves only individual disputes, and the arbitrator may not consolidate or join claims of similarly situated persons or parties. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU IRREVOCABLY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR SIMILAR COLLECTIVE PROCEEDINGS. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT INDIVIDUALLY. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to award punitive damages against any party.
Term Waiver and Severability.
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision herein does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. If any provision is deemed invalid by a competent court, the parties agree the court should attempt to give effect to the parties’ intent as reflected in the provision, while the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement.
This Agreement represents the complete agreement between you and us regarding Website use, superseding all prior agreements. If any provision is determined unenforceable under applicable law, then that provision shall be replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely reflects the original intent, while the remaining Terms remain in effect.
Electronic Communications.
When you visit our Website or email us, you communicate electronically. You consent to receive electronic communications from us. While we may communicate via regular mail, we may also communicate through email or posted notices. You agree that all electronic agreements, notices, disclosures, and communications satisfy any legal requirements for written communications.
