Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 2, 2025
Welcome to rhcjcnews.com (the “website”), operated by the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center (RHCJC) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the website.
1. Use of the Website
— The website is provided for informational, educational, and journalistic purposes.
— You agree not to use the website for any unlawful or prohibited activities, including but not limited to, posting false, misleading, or defamatory content; violating any applicable local, state, national, or international law; and engaging in hacking, spamming, or other malicious activities.
2. User-Generated Content
— If you submit comments, articles, or other content, you grant RHCJC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute the content.
— You are responsible for ensuring that your submissions do not violate any third-party rights.
— We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or edit any content at our discretion.
3. Intellectual Property
— All content on the website, including articles, graphics, logos, and multimedia, is owned by RHCJC or its licensors and is protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
— You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission from RHCJC.
4. Third-Party Links
— Our website may contain links to external websites for reference or convenience.
— We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
— The website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
— We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, error-free, or secure.
— Any reliance on the content of the website is at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
— RHCJC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website.
— This limitation applies to any damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or reputational harm.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold RHCJC harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.
8. Changes to These Terms
— We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice.
— Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Governing Law
— These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Mississippi.
— Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Mississippi.
10. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these terms, please contact us at:
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
118 College Dr. #5103
Hattiesburg, MS 39406