Terms of Service

Welcome to West Virginia Pulse. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website westvirginiapulse.com (the "Site") operated by West Virginia Pulse ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

The Site provides news, articles, event listings, and related content about West Virginia. You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Site without our written permission
• Use automated systems to access the Site in a manner that exceeds reasonable request volumes
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code

2. Content and Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of West Virginia Pulse or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may share links to articles and content on the Site. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish our content without prior written permission.

3. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to the Site (such as comments, tips, or event submissions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content in connection with the Site.

You represent that any content you submit is accurate, does not violate any third party's rights, and does not contain unlawful material. We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.

4. Email Newsletter

By subscribing to our email newsletter, you agree to receive regular emails from us including news digests, event announcements, and promotional content. You may also receive emails containing third-party advertisements or sponsored content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email. After unsubscribing, we will stop sending you marketing emails, though we may still send transactional messages if applicable.

We will handle your email address in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Advertisements

The Site displays third-party advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in any advertisements. The inclusion of advertisements does not constitute endorsement by West Virginia Pulse.

Clicking on advertisements may direct you to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or availability of those sites. Any transactions you conduct with third-party advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

6. Event Listings

Event listings on the Site are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that event details (dates, times, locations, prices) are complete or current. We recommend verifying event information with the event organizer before attending.

West Virginia Pulse is not responsible for the cancellation, postponement, or modification of any listed events.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be available at all times or free from errors
• The content on the Site is accurate, complete, or current
• The Site is free from viruses or other harmful components
• The results obtained from using the Site will meet your expectations

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WEST VIRGINIA PULSE AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless West Virginia Pulse and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

11. Modifications to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in West Virginia.

13. 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.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and West Virginia Pulse regarding your use of the Site.

15. Contact Us

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

West Virginia Pulse
Email: [email protected]