Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TownPost ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

TownPost is a community information platform that aggregates local events, news, civic information, and community resources. We provide:

• Local event listings from various sources
• News briefs with links to original sources
• Civic meeting information and summaries
• Community resource directories
• User reviews and submissions
• Email newsletter service

3. User Conduct

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or spam content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Upload malicious code or attempt to hack the Service
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Scrape or bulk download content without permission

4. User Submissions

When you submit content (reviews, events, contact forms), you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive license to display and use the content
• Confirm that the content is accurate and does not infringe on third-party rights
• Understand that submissions may be moderated before publishing
• Accept that we may remove content that violates these terms

5. Content and Sources

Much of our content is aggregated from public sources. We strive to:

• Properly attribute content to original sources
• Link to original sources rather than republishing in full
• Respect opt-out requests from content owners
• Maintain accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current

6. AI-Generated Content

Some content on TownPost, including civic meeting summaries, may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence. Such content is:

• Clearly labeled as AI-generated
• Reviewed for accuracy when possible
• Provided for informational purposes only
• Not a substitute for official records or professional advice

7. Advertising

The Service may display advertisements. By using the Service, you understand that:

• Ads are clearly labeled as sponsored content
• We are not responsible for third-party advertiser content
• Advertisers must comply with our advertising policies

8. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• You consent to receive emails at the address provided
• You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email
• We will not sell your email address to third parties

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not guarantee that:

• Information is complete, accurate, or current
• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Events or deals will occur as listed

Always verify important information (event times, prices, locations) with the original source before making plans.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TownPost shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us.