Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
The New Journal and Guide Website & SMS Communications
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern your access to and use of The New Journal and Guide website (“Website”) and any related services, including SMS/text messaging communications. By accessing or using the Website, submitting information, or opting in to receive SMS messages, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, images, logos, videos, audio, and software, is the intellectual property of The New Journal and Guide or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission from The New Journal and Guide, except as permitted by law.
User Conduct
You agree to use the Website and related services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
You agree not to:
Use the Website in any way that interferes with its operation or security
Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, systems, or data
Engage in abusive, deceptive, fraudulent, or harmful behavior
User-Generated Content
The Website may allow users to submit content such as comments, messages, or other materials.
By submitting content, you grant The New Journal and Guide a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such content in connection with its media operations.
You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights or violate applicable laws.
SMS / Text Messaging Terms
By providing your mobile phone number to The New Journal and Guide, you consent to receive SMS or text messages, which may include:
News alerts
Advertising or promotional messages
Account, billing, or service-related notifications
Community announcements or updates
Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact The New Journal and Guide directly.
Providing your phone number is voluntary, and consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
The New Journal and Guide makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website, the accuracy or reliability of content, or the availability of services, including SMS communications.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The New Journal and Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, content, or SMS services.
Total liability for any claim related to this Agreement shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to The New Journal and Guide.
Modifications to These Terms
The New Journal and Guide reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website or SMS services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Virginia.
