Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to news4florida.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using news4florida.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before using our site.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:
– “Service” refers to all features, functions, content, and services offered through news4florida.com.
– “User” refers to any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Service.
– “Content” includes, but is not limited to, articles, videos, images, graphics, text, software, and any other materials available through the Service.
– “Account” refers to a personalized access profile registered by a User, if applicable.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use the Service.
4. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on news4florida.com. Continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
5. Use of Services
Eligibility: By using the Service, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Account: Some features may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
– Violate any applicable laws or regulations
– Use the Service for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose
– Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of the platform
– Upload or transmit harmful code or malware
– Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
6. Intellectual Property
All Content on news4florida.com is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. The Content is owned or licensed by us and is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission from us.
7. User-Generated Content
If you submit or post content to news4florida.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service. You are solely responsible for your submitted content and must ensure it does not violate any third-party rights or laws.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please refer to the Privacy Policy section of news4florida.com for more information.
9. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links or access to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your interactions with such sites are solely between you and the third party.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or reliability of the Content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless news4florida.com, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Service or breach of these Terms.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if your conduct may harm the Service or its users.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Florida for any dispute arising under or related to these Terms.
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and news4florida.com regarding your use of the Service.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].