Terms of Service

**Terms of Service and Privacy Policy** **Copwatch Chronicle** **Effective Date:** February 10, 2025 **1. Introduction** Welcome to Copwatch Chronicle ("we," "us," or "our"), a publication dedicated to raising awareness about police misconduct and empowering communities to hold law enforcement accountable. These Terms of Service ("Terms") and Privacy Policy govern your access to and use of our newsletter, website, and any related content, features, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the Services. **2. Use of Services** **2.1 Eligibility** You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are 13 years of age or older and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. **2.2 User Content** Our Services may allow you to submit, post, or display content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and audio recordings ("User Content"). You retain all rights to your User Content. However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with our Services and our business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of our Services (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of submitting and publishing it. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit your User Content and that it does not violate any third-party rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy rights, and publicity rights. **2.3 Prohibited Conduct** You agree not to use our Services: * In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation. * To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation. * To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Copwatch Chronicle, a Copwatch Chronicle employee, another user, or any other person or entity. * To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our Services, or which, as determined by us, may harm Copwatch Chronicle or users of our Services or expose them to liability. **3. Disclaimer** **3.1 Accuracy of Information** We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information in our Services. However, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Services or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the Services for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. **3.2 No Legal Advice** Our Services are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation. If you need legal advice, you should consult with a qualified attorney. **3.3 Third-Party Content** Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We have no control over the contents of those websites or resources, and we accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. **4. Limitation of Liability** To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Copwatch Chronicle, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or your inability to access or use, the Services or any materials or content on the Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if Copwatch Chronicle has been advised of the possibility of such damages. **5. Indemnification** You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Copwatch Chronicle, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your breach of these Terms or your use of the Services, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Services' content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Services. **6. Privacy Policy** We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about our users. Please read our Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information. **7. Termination** We may terminate your access to all or any part of our Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. **8. Governing Law** These Terms and any action related thereto will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. **9. Entire Agreement** These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Copwatch Chronicle relating to your access to and use of our Services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Copwatch Chronicle with respect to our Services. **10. Changes to Terms** We may revise these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of our Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. **11. Contact Us** If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: **Copwatch Chronicle** **Phone: 702- 582-5085 or email [email protected]**