TERMS OF SERVICE

The Highline Journal
Effective Date: September 23, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Highline Journal website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Service

The Highline Journal provides local news, information, and related content through our website. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Harass, threaten, or harm others
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Upload viruses or malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Scrape or harvest data without permission
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site

5. User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Site (comments, photos, videos, etc.), you grant The Highline Journal a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, except user-generated content, is the property of The Highline Journal or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE HIGHLINE JOURNAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Highline Journal, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Highline Journal operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
info@highlinejournal.com

PRIVACY POLICY

The Highline Journal
Effective Date: September 23, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account registration information (name, email address, password)
  • Profile information
  • Comments and user-generated content
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Contact form submissions

Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Click-through data
  • Location data (if permitted)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and deliver targeted advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Personalize content and recommendations
  • Send newsletters and updates (with consent)
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Analyze site performance and usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Display relevant advertising

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations
  • Advertising partners (anonymized data)
  • Law enforcement when legally required
  • Third parties in connection with a merger or acquisition
  • Other parties with your consent

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Access and update your account information
  • Opt-out of promotional communications
  • Delete your account
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Disable cookies through browser settings

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Site may integrate with third-party services (social media, analytics, advertising). These services have their own privacy policies.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our Site.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
info@highlinejournal.com
Data Protection Officer
The Highline Journal

COPYRIGHT POLICY

The Highline Journal
Effective Date: September 23, 2025

All original content published on The Highline Journal website, including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, videos, and audio content, is protected by copyright law and owned by The Highline Journal or its licensors.

2. Permitted Uses

Personal Use

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you:

  • Maintain all copyright notices
  • Do not modify the content
  • Do not use the content for commercial purposes

Educational Use

Limited use of our content for educational purposes may be permitted under fair use provisions. Please contact us for clarification.

Sharing

You may share links to our articles on social media and other platforms, provided you do not reproduce the full text without permission.

3. Prohibited Uses

Without prior written permission, you may not:

  • Reproduce or republish full articles
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove or alter copyright notices
  • Frame or mirror our website
  • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content
  • Sell or license our content to third parties

4. Requesting Permission

To request permission to use our content beyond permitted uses, please contact:
info@highlinejournal.com

Include:

  • Specific content you wish to use
  • Intended use and purpose
  • Distribution method and audience
  • Duration of use

5. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to The Highline Journal, you:

  • Warrant that you own or have rights to the content
  • Grant us a license to use the content as described in our Terms of Service
  • Agree to indemnify us against any claims related to your content

6. Third-Party Content

Some content on our Site may be licensed from third parties. Such content is subject to the copyright terms of the respective owners.

7. DMCA Compliance

The Highline Journal respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please provide:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Identification of the infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief
  • A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  • Your physical or electronic signature

Send notices to:
DMCA Agent
The Highline Journal
info@highlinejournal.com

Counter-Notices

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notice containing:

  • Identification of removed material
  • Statement of good faith belief
  • Consent to jurisdiction
  • Your contact information and signature

8. Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers.

9. Fair Use

We respect fair use rights under copyright law. Our enforcement of copyright will consider fair use principles, including use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

10. Attribution

When using our content under permitted uses, please attribute as follows:
"Source: The Highline Journal, [URL of article]"

11. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries:
info@highlinejournal.com
Legal Department
The Highline Journal

DATA DISCLAIMER

The Highline Journal
Effective Date: September 23, 2025

1. Accuracy of Information

While The Highline Journal strives to provide accurate and timely news and information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our Site. Information is provided for general informational purposes only.

2. Not Professional Advice

Content on our Site should not be considered as professional advice, including but not limited to:

  • Legal advice
  • Medical or health advice
  • Financial or investment advice
  • Tax advice
  • Technical or engineering advice

Always consult appropriate professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

3. Timeliness of Information

News and information on our Site may not be up-to-date at the time of viewing. We are not obligated to update information after publication. Users should verify current information through appropriate sources.

4. Third-Party Information

We may publish information from third-party sources, including:

  • Press releases
  • Government data
  • Statistical reports
  • Expert opinions
  • User-generated content

We do not independently verify all third-party information and are not responsible for its accuracy.

5. Opinion Content

Opinion pieces, editorials, and commentary represent the views of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Highline Journal or its staff.

6. Corrections and Updates

We strive to correct errors promptly when brought to our attention. However, we are not obligated to monitor or correct all content continuously. To report an error, contact: info@highlinejournal.com

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites.

8. Data and Statistics

Statistical data, polls, and surveys presented on our Site:

  • May have margins of error
  • May be based on limited samples
  • Should not be relied upon for decision-making without independent verification

9. Financial Information

Any financial data, market information, or economic indicators are for informational purposes only and should not be used as the basis for investment decisions.

10. Weather and Emergency Information

Weather forecasts and emergency information are provided for general awareness. Always refer to official sources for critical weather and emergency updates.

11. User-Generated Content

Comments, forums, and other user-generated content are not verified by The Highline Journal and may contain inaccurate or misleading information.

12. Technical Data

Any technical specifications, instructions, or how-to guides are provided without warranty. Users assume all risks associated with implementing such information.

13. Limitation of Liability

THE HIGHLINE JOURNAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

14. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Highline Journal from any claims arising from their use of or reliance on information provided on our Site.

15. Contact Information

For questions about this disclaimer or to report inaccuracies:
info@highlinejournal.com
Editorial Department
The Highline Journal

Last Updated: September 23, 2025
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