Terms of Use – LLDNews.com
Effective Date: January 5, 2026
Agreement to Terms
Welcome to LLDNews.com. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily access and view the materials on LLDNews.com for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not permit you to:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for commercial purposes
- Attempt to reverse engineer any software on the site
- Remove copyright or proprietary notations
- Transfer materials to another person or entity
- Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by LLDNews.com at any time.
User Accounts
Registration:
- You may need to create an account to access certain features
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- One person or entity may not maintain multiple accounts
Account Security: You are responsible for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use at support@lldnews.com.
User-Generated Content
Comments and Submissions: By posting comments, feedback, or other content on LLDNews.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content.
Content Standards: You agree not to post content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
- Violates intellectual property rights
- Contains malware or harmful code
- Promotes illegal activity
- Harasses or threatens others
- Contains false or misleading information
- Violates anyone’s privacy
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms without notice.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content: All content on LLDNews.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is owned by or licensed to LLDNews.com and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Permitted Uses:
- Sharing articles via social media buttons
- Citing articles with proper attribution
- Brief quotations for commentary or criticism
- Personal, non-commercial use
Prohibited Uses:
- Republishing entire articles without permission
- Scraping or automated data collection
- Creating derivative works without authorization
- Commercial use without a licensing agreement
Third-Party Links
LLDNews.com may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by use of such websites.
Advertising and Sponsorship
Our site contains advertisements and sponsored content. We distinguish editorial content from advertising where required by law. Advertisers are responsible for ensuring their ads comply with applicable laws.
Disclaimer of Warranties
LLDNews.com is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Freedom from viruses or harmful components
- Fitness for a particular purpose
News content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, LLDNews.com shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the site
- Reliance on content provided on the site
- Actions taken based on information found on the site
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the site (if any) in the past twelve months.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LLDNews.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the site
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit to the site
News Accuracy and Corrections
We strive for accuracy in our reporting. If you believe we have published inaccurate information, please contact us at corrections@lldnews.com. We will review and correct errors promptly.
Copyright Infringement Claims
If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Copyright Agent:
Email: copyright@lldnews.com
Prohibited Activities
You may not:
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Interfere with site security features
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Transmit spam or unsolicited communications
- Collect user information without consent
- Engage in any fraudulent activity
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Subscription and Payment Terms
Paid Subscriptions:
- Subscription fees are billed in advance
- Automatic renewal unless cancelled
- Refund policy applies as specified at purchase
- We reserve the right to change pricing with notice
- Access terminates upon non-payment
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe:
- Violates these Terms of Use
- Is harmful to other users or our business
- Exposes us to legal liability
- Is otherwise inappropriate
Upon termination, your right to use the site ceases immediately.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts for resolution of any disputes.
Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@lldnews.com to seek informal resolution.
Arbitration: Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, except where prohibited by law.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Material changes will be prominently announced on the site.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LLDNews.com regarding use of the site.