WV Statewire website (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Cowger Media LLC (“Cowger Media”). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to comply with and be legally bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not access or use the Site.
- Use of Content: The content available on the WV Statewire website, including, but not limited to, articles, photographs, graphics, videos, and other materials (collectively, the “Content”), is provided for informational purposes only. You may access and view the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or other use of the Content is strictly prohibited.
- User Conduct: When accessing or using the Site, you agree not to engage in any activity that may damage, disable, overburden, disrupt, or otherwise impair the operation or functionality of the Site, or interfere with another party’s ability to use and enjoy the Site. You further agree not to upload, post, transmit, or otherwise provide any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Intellectual Property Rights: The Content appearing on the WV Statewire website is protected under copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. Cowger Media retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Content. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the Content without the express written permission of Cowger Media.
- Disclaimer of Warranties: The Content on the WV Statewire website is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Cowger Media makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the Content for any particular purpose. You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Site is at your own risk.
- Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances shall Cowger Media, its affiliates, or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of the Site or the Content, even if Cowger Media has been informed of the possibility of such damages.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cowger Media, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to your use of the Site or any violation of these Terms of Use.
- Changes to Terms: Cowger Media reserves the right to change, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued access to or use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
- Governing Law: These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms of Use represent the entire agreement between you and Cowger Media concerning your use of the Site and supersede any previous or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or arrangements, whether written or oral.
- Liability Statement: All liability associated with the WV Statewire website belongs to Cowger Media, LLC.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at contact@wvstatewire.com.