Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 12, 2026

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Communal News Network (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, mobile applications, newsletters, or any other services we provide (collectively, “the Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Services.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Use of Our Services

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Services to:

Read, share, and engage with news content
Submit comments, story tips, and user-generated content
Sign up for newsletters and alerts
Participate in community discussions

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Table

Prohibited Activity	Description
Illegal Use	Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
Harmful Content	Post or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, harassing, or hateful
Misinformation	Deliberately spread false or misleading information
Impersonation	Pretend to be another person or misrepresent your affiliation
Spam	Post unsolicited commercial content, spam, or repetitive messages
Hacking	Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with site functionality
Scraping	Use automated tools to harvest content without permission
Intellectual Property Theft	Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without authorization
Harassment	Target individuals or groups with sustained abuse or intimidation

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

All articles, images, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials on the Site are owned by or licensed to Communal News Network and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

Read and share links to our content on social media
Print or save articles for personal, non-commercial use
Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not:

Republish full articles without written permission
Modify or create derivative works from our content
Use our trademarks without authorization
Remove copyright notices or watermarks

3.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting comments, tips, letters to the editor, or other content to us, you:

Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your submission
Represent that you own or have the right to submit the content
Agree that your submission does not violate any third-party rights

We reserve the right to edit, remove, or decline to publish any user-generated content at our discretion.

4. Comments and Community Guidelines

Our comment sections and community features are intended for civil, constructive discussion. By participating, you agree to:

Be respectful and avoid personal attacks
Stay on topic and contribute meaningfully
Not post threats, hate speech, or discriminatory content
Not share private information about others
Not engage in coordinated harassment or trolling

We moderate comments and may suspend or ban users who violate these guidelines. We are not obligated to publish any comment or retain any user account.

5. Disclaimers

5.1 Accuracy of Information

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. However, news is inherently time-sensitive and subject to change. We do not guarantee that all information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current at all times. We will correct errors transparently when they are brought to our attention.

5.2 No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

5.3 Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

5.4 Availability

We aim to keep the Site available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend or terminate Services for maintenance, updates, or other reasons without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Communal News Network and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services, including but not limited to:

Loss of data or profits
Personal injury or property damage
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) for use of the Services in the twelve months preceding the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Communal News Network and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of any third-party rights
Any user-generated content you submit

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Sarasota County, Florida, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

10. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

If you believe that content on our Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated agent, including:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Site
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement that the information is accurate, under penalty of perjury

DMCA Agent:
Communal News Network
4299 Express Lane
Sarasota, FL 34249 USA
Email: dmca@riddleslab.com

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Communal News Network regarding your use of the Services.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Communal News Network
4299 Express Lane
Sarasota, FL 34249 USA

📧 Email: [legal@communalnewsnetwork.com]
📱 WhatsApp: 1.941.225.7374
📞 Phone: 1.941.227.4444
📠 Fax: 1.941.827.2985

Thank you for being a responsible member of our community