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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to The Chariton Beacon. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Chariton Beacon website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.

  1. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

  1. Use of Our Content

All content published on The Chariton Beacon is for informational purposes only. This includes articles, editorials, multimedia, and other materials. You may not copy, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use. For inquiries regarding reprint rights, please contact us.

  1. User Conduct

When using The Chariton Beacon, you agree to:

  • Respect the intellectual property rights of our authors and contributors.
  • Avoid posting or transmitting any content that is defamatory, harmful, or violates the privacy of others.
  • Not engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or interfere with the functionality of our website.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any content submitted by users that violates these Terms.

  1. User-Generated Content

If you post comments, share stories, or contribute any content, you grant The Chariton Beacon a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content on our website and affiliated platforms.

  1. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Chariton Beacon may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Chariton Beacon is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

  1. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall The Chariton Beacon or its affiliates be liable for any damages, including but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, arising out of your access to or use of our website.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Missouri. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be resolved in the courts of Missouri.

  1. Contact Information

For questions or comments regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

The Chariton Beacon
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