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1. Acceptance of Terms
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2. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. Use of Content
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Prohibited Uses:
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- Using the Services for unlawful purposes.
- Modifying or creating derivative works based on our Content.
You may share or link to our Content for personal or non-commercial use, provided proper attribution is given.
4. User Accounts
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Prohibited Activities:
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- Providing false or misleading information.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. User-Generated Content
You may have the opportunity to post comments, reviews, or other content (“User-Generated Content”). By submitting User-Generated Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute such content.
Prohibited Content:
- Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination.
- Infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.
- Obscene, defamatory, or false information.
We reserve the right to moderate or remove User-Generated Content at our sole discretion.
6. Intellectual Property
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7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing these links is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content.
Limitation of Liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, USA News Independent shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Services.
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Our Privacy Policy also governs your use of the Services. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Insert State]. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Insert City/State].
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