Effective Date: 10/03/24
Welcome to PinalPost.com, a news website built on WordPress (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy.
1. OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT
PinalPost.com owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the content featured on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, audio files, video files, software, and other materials (the “Content”). All Content is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
You agree that you do not acquire any rights or interests in the Content by accessing or using the Website. You acknowledge that the Content is the exclusive property of PinalPost.com and its licensors, and you agree not to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, or modify the Content without prior written permission from PinalPost.com.
2. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
The Website may allow users to submit comments, articles, photos, videos, and other content (the “User-Generated Content”). By submitting User-Generated Content, you grant PinalPost.com a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and modify the User-Generated Content for any purpose, including but not limited to:
- Displaying the User-Generated Content on the Website
- Using the User-Generated Content in advertising, marketing, or other promotional materials
- Creating derivative works from the User-Generated Content
- Sharing or distributing the User-Generated Content via social media or other platforms
You retain all rights and interests in the User-Generated Content that you do not assign to PinalPost.com through this license.
3. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY
PinalPost.com collects certain information about users of the Website, including but not limited to:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Geographic location (optional)
- Search history and search queries (optional)
We use this information to improve the Website’s functionality, personalize content, and track website usage. We also use third-party services to analyze user behavior.
Our Privacy Policy outlines in greater detail how we collect, use, and protect user data. By using the Website, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.
4. MODERATION POLICIES
PinalPost.com has a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, harassment, and other forms of abusive behavior on the Website. You agree not to post or transmit any content that:
- Is libelous, defamatory, or false
- Is threatening, harassing, or intimidating
- Contains explicit language or graphic images
- Promotes hate, violence, or discrimination
We reserve the right to remove or modify any User-Generated Content that violates these policies.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
If you believe that your work has been infringed upon by a User-Generated Content on the Website, please notify us at [insert contact email]. We will review your claim and respond promptly.
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. NEITHER PinalPost.com NOR ITS PARENT COMPANY(IES), SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR CONTRACTORS MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE.
PinalPost.com shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from:
- Use of the Website
- Inaccurate or incomplete Content
- User-Generated Content
- Third-party services or advertising
- Technical errors or downtime
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall PinalPost.com’s total liability to you exceed $100.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pinal County, AZ. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
9. CHANGES TO TERMS
PinalPost.com reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, without prior notice to you. Your continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between PinalPost.com and you regarding the use of the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use the Website.