Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern access to and use of the Collin County Journal website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the website.

Use of the Website

Collin County Journal provides news, reporting, analysis, commentary, and general informational content. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not interfere with the website, its operation, or other users.

You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, interfere with security features, use the site to transmit unlawful or harmful material, or engage in scraping, automation, or other activity that unreasonably burdens the site or its infrastructure.

Informational and Journalistic Content

Content on this website is provided for general informational and journalistic purposes only. It is not legal, financial, medical, tax, investment, or professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.

News and public-interest reporting may describe events, claims, allegations, disputes, investigations, public records, and developing situations. Facts and circumstances may change over time, and published material may be updated as new verified information becomes available.

Accuracy and Corrections

Collin County Journal aims to report fairly and accurately, but no representation or warranty is made that all content is complete, current, or error-free at all times.

If a material error is identified, we may correct, clarify, update, edit, remove, or append information to the relevant content in our editorial discretion.

Editorial Discretion

Collin County Journal retains full editorial discretion over what content to publish, update, revise, or remove. We are not obligated to publish any submission, correction request, announcement, opinion, or outside material.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as creating any duty to publish, continue publishing, or preserve any particular content in any specific form.

User Submissions

If you submit a tip, document, message, correction, photograph, or other material, you represent that you have the right to submit it and that your submission does not knowingly violate any law or the rights of others.

By submitting material, you grant Collin County Journal a non-exclusive right to review, store, reproduce, analyze, edit, publish, or otherwise use the submission for journalism, editorial review, administration, legal review, or related business purposes, subject to applicable law.

Submission of information does not guarantee confidentiality, publication, response, compensation, or continued communication.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website design, branding, logos, articles, text, graphics, images, and other original content on this website are owned by Collin County Journal or used with permission and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may quote limited portions of content for commentary, criticism, research, or reporting where otherwise permitted by law, provided proper attribution is given. Republishing full articles or substantial portions of content without permission is not allowed unless permitted by law.

External Links and Third-Party Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, public records, or external resources for reference or convenience. Collin County Journal does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, policies, or practices.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Collin County Journal and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising out of or related to your use of, inability to use, or reliance on this website or its content.

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Collin County Journal and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your misuse of the website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any law or rights of another person or entity.

Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these terms may be directed to:

collincountyjournal@gmail.com