Terms of Service for South Dakota News
Welcome to South Dakota News, your source for the latest in South Dakota’s happenings, insights, and discussions. These Terms of Service (“TOS”) govern your use of our website located at https://south-dakota-news.scoopsniper.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these TOS and our Privacy Policy.
User Conduct
As a member of the South Dakota News community, you agree to adhere to the following rules and guidelines:
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Original Content: You must not copy, replicate, or otherwise infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of others. All content provided on the Site is protected by such rights.
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No Spam: Engaging in spamming or other forms of unsolicited communication violates our policies and may result in the termination of your account.
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Illegal Activities: You must not use the Site to engage in, promote, or encourage illegal activities. Any such conduct is prohibited and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Rules and Restrictions
Your use of the Site is subject to the following rules and restrictions:
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Accounts: You must register for an account to access certain features of the Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your device, including as required by applicable law.
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User-Generated Content: If you submit content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide right and license to use, reproduce, copy, modify, edit, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit such content.
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Prohibited Conduct: You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any hostile, abusive, or obscene content via the Site.
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Termination: We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these TOS at our sole discretion and without prior notice or liability.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Site and its original content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all software, articles, posts, and other content) are and will remain the exclusive property of South Dakota News and its licensors. The intellectual property rights in the software or content displayed on the Site are protected by copyright and trademark law and international treaties.
Limit of Liability
Your use of the Site is at your own risk. We make no warranties regarding the Site, including but not limited to its accuracy or reliability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, South Dakota News shall not be liable for any lost profits, losses, or damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Effective Date
These Terms of Service are effective as of March 18, 2024. We reserve the right to modify these TOS at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new TOS.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].
By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read these TOS and agree to be bound by them. Your violation of any of these terms may result in the termination of your account and forfeiture of any limited license or rights granted to you by South Dakota News.