Effective Date: 07/14/2025
Welcome to East Texas Times ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, publications, and other related features (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.
1. Use of Our Services
- You agree to use the Services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms.
- You may not use our content for any illegal, harmful, or commercial purposes without prior written permission from us.
- You agree not to interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services.
2. Intellectual Property
- All content, including but not limited to articles, images, logos, videos, designs, and trademarks published by East Texas Times is the property of East Texas Times or its licensors and is protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or transmit any content from our Services without our prior written consent, except as permitted under the “fair use” doctrine.
3. User-Generated Content
- You may have opportunities to submit comments, letters to the editor, or other materials. By submitting content, you grant East Texas Times a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute that content in any format or medium.
- You agree that your submissions will not be unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or infringe upon the rights of others.
- We reserve the right to remove or edit any user content at our discretion.
4. Subscriptions and Payments
- Access to certain features or content may require a paid subscription. All payments are subject to our current pricing and payment policies.
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. You are responsible for managing your subscription and ensuring payment information is up to date.
- We do not offer refunds for digital content once access has been granted, except where required by law.
5. Third-Party Links and Advertising
- Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or advertisements. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
- Any dealings with advertisers or third-party vendors found on or through our Services are solely between you and the third party.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
- Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content provided.
- East Texas Times disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
7. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, East Texas Times shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services.
- Our total liability for any claim related to the use of our Services shall not exceed the amount paid, if any, by you for the Services in the past twelve months.
8. Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless East Texas Times and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
9. Termination
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
- Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.
10. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Any disputes arising under or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in East Texas.
11. Changes to Terms
- We may revise these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting an updated version on our website and updating the effective date above.
- Continued use of our Services after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
East Texas Times
Email: news@easttexastimes.com