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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 2024

Welcome to the websites of the Long Beach Post and the Long Beach Business Journal (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “LB Post”). By accessing or using our websites, mobile sites, newsletters, or other digital services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Services.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Services. By using the Services, you agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

  1. Use of the Services

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the Services.

You may not:

Violate applicable local, state, or federal laws

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services

Use the Services to distribute harmful or malicious content

Scrape, copy, or redistribute large portions of our content without permission

  1. User Accounts

Some features may require creating an account or subscribing to newsletters.

You agree to:

Provide accurate information

Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials

Be responsible for all activity under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on the Services — including articles, images, graphics, logos, videos, and design — is owned by or licensed to the Long Beach Journalism Initiative. Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

Share links to our content

Quote brief excerpts with attribution

You may not:

Republish full articles without written permission

Modify, sell, or exploit our content for commercial purposes

Use our trademarks or logos without authorization

  1. User-Submitted Content

If you submit comments, tips, photos, or other materials (“User Content”), you grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display that content in connection with our Services.

You represent that:

You own or have permission to share the User Content

Your content does not infringe on the rights of others

Your content does not contain unlawful or harmful material

We reserve the right to remove User Content at our discretion.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

  1. Disclaimers

The Services and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee:

Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information

Uninterrupted or error-free service

That the Services are free from viruses or harmful components

Nothing in our reporting or content constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Long Beach Journalism Initiative is not liable for any:

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Loss of data, revenue, or profits

Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Services

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Long Beach Journalism Initiative and its employees, officers, directors, and affiliates from any claims arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

  1. Modifications to the Services

We may update, modify, or discontinue parts of the Services at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

  1. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms or other policies.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes must be brought in state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County.

  1. Contact Us

Long Beach Journalism Initiative
100 W. Broadway, Suite 310
Long Beach, CA 90802
Email: [email protected]