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These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the LocalBrief Asheville website and services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Acceptance
Using LocalBrief Asheville means you accept these Terms. We may update them at any time, and changes take effect when posted. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
2. Content and intellectual property
All content on LocalBrief Asheville, including articles, images, graphics and other material, is owned by LocalBrief Asheville or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws. You may view content for personal, non-commercial use.
- Limited license: you have a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Restrictions: you may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, sell or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.
- Copyright concerns: if you believe your work has been used in a way that infringes copyright, contact us with details.
3. User conduct
You agree to use the Service lawfully and not to: harass or harm others; post obscene, hateful or illegal content; impersonate others; disrupt the Service; or upload malicious code.
4. Disclaimers and limitation of liability
Our content is provided for general information and does not constitute professional, legal, financial or safety advice. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LocalBrief Asheville is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Service.
5. Recovery information
We report on Hurricane Helene recovery for general information. We are not an emergency service or an aid provider. For emergencies dial 911; for recovery assistance, consult official sources such as Buncombe County and United Way (211). Always verify time-sensitive safety information with official authorities.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LocalBrief Asheville and its operators from claims, losses and expenses arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms or any law.
7. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
8. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email asheville-hello@localbrief.news