Terms of Service
Last Updated: March 2026
Welcome to Carmel Main Street News ("the Site"), accessible at https://carmel-in.mainstreetnews.us.com. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our local news and information website. By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Site, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all of these terms, you must not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any such changes.
2. Use of the Site
The content on Carmel Main Street News is for your general information and personal, non-commercial use only. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site. We grant you a limited, revocable license to access and make personal use of the Site.
3. Intellectual Property
All content published on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Main Street News or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Republish material from this site without express written permission.
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the site.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this site for a commercial purpose.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Upload or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, or unlawful.
- Disrupt the normal flow of dialogue or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any related systems or networks.
- Use any automated system, including "robots" or "spiders," to access the Site.
5. Disclaimers
The information on this Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate and timely local news, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Carmel Main Street News and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: legal@mainstreetnews.us.com.