Terms of Service

Grand Strand Weekly Terms of Service Effective Date: 01/01/2025 Welcome to Grand Strand Weekly ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, services, or content, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you must not use our services. 1. Use of Services 1.1 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. 1.2 Permitted Use: You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. 1.3 Prohibited Activities: Disrupting or interfering with our services. Using automated tools (e.g., bots or crawlers) without our permission. Uploading malicious or harmful content. Violating intellectual property rights or applicable laws. 2. Account Registration 2.1 Account Creation: To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. 2.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. 2.3 Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. 3. Content 3.1 Ownership: All content on Grand Strand Weekly, including text, graphics, and logos, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. 3.2 User Submissions: By submitting content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our services. 3.3 Prohibited Content: You may not upload or share content that: Is defamatory, obscene, or harmful. Violates privacy or intellectual property rights. Promotes illegal activities. 4. Privacy Policy Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy. 5. Disclaimers 5.1 No Warranty: Our services are provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 5.2 No Guarantee: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information on our site. 6. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services. 7. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or losses resulting from your use of our services or violation of these Terms. 8. Third-Party Links Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. 9. Modifications to Terms We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. 10. Governing Law These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. 11. Contact Information For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us: Email: [email protected] Thank you for using Grand Strand Weekly!