These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Dubois County Network website and services, located at https://duboiscounty.info (the "Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use our services.
1.1 Age Requirements: You must be at least 13 years old to use Dubois County Network. We may employ tools to verify age and reserve the right to request proof of parental or guardian consent for users under 18. Failure to provide accurate information may result in account termination.
1.2 Community Connection: Legitimate ties to the Dubois County community may include residence, employment, educational enrollment, or verified organizational membership. Users may be required to provide proof of their connection upon request.
1.3 Legal Compliance: Users agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws when accessing the Platform. The Platform assumes no liability for individual breaches of these laws.
2.1 Account Security: Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. The Platform is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from user negligence.
2.2 Unauthorized Access: Users must report unauthorized account access within 24 hours of detection. Failure to do so may limit remedies for any resulting harm.
2.3 Parental and Teacher Roles: Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their child’s use of the Platform and ensuring compliance with these Terms. Teachers must monitor student engagement in accordance with institutional policies.
2.4 Single-User Accounts: Accounts are intended for individual use. Sharing login credentials or permitting others to access an account is prohibited and may result in account suspension.
3.1 Community-Driven Moderation: Dubois County Network empowers its community to contribute to content moderation and platform governance through tools such as reporting and voting mechanisms. All community decisions are subject to administrative review to ensure compliance with these Terms and applicable laws.
3.2 Moderation Actions: Moderation actions, such as content removal or account suspension, are based on community input, automated tools, and administrative review. Appeals may be submitted via our Contact Page.
3.3 Legal Compliance Priority: In cases where community standards conflict with applicable laws, the Platform’s policies and legal obligations take precedence.
3.4 Liability Disclaimer: Community-driven reports or votes do not represent the views of Dubois County Network unless expressly reviewed and approved by administrators.
4.1 FERPA Compliance: Dubois County Network complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student data will not be shared without proper consent from parents, guardians, or schools.
4.2 Parental Consent: Teachers and schools using the Platform must obtain explicit parental consent before students engage with the Platform.
4.3 Prohibited Activities: Students are prohibited from sharing personal information publicly, engaging in bullying or harassment, or misusing the Platform for non-educational purposes. Violations may result in disciplinary action.
4.4 Reporting Violations: Parents, teachers, or guardians may report violations through the Contact Page. Reports will be reviewed promptly.
5.1 Data Collection: The Platform collects the following personal data: account information, activity data, location data (if enabled), usage data, and financial data for payment processing.
5.2 Data Sharing: Data is shared with third parties, such as Stripe, only with explicit user consent. Users can manage data-sharing preferences through their account settings.
5.3 User Rights: Users have the right to access, modify, or delete their data. Requests can be submitted via the Contact Page.
5.4 Retention and Deletion: Data is retained only as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in these Terms. Upon account deletion, data will be permanently erased within 30 days unless required by law.
6.1 Payment Processing: Payments for advertisements and subscriptions are securely processed via Stripe. By making a payment, users agree to Stripe’s Terms of Service.
6.2 Refund Policy: All payments are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law.
6.3 Revenue Allocation: Advertisement and subscription revenue is donated to Dubois County non-profit organizations. Revenue from blog posts is allocated to the respective authors.
6.4 Tax Compliance: Content creators are responsible for complying with tax obligations related to income earned through the Platform.
7.1 Content Ownership: Users retain ownership of their content but grant Dubois County Network a limited license to use and distribute it for Platform operations. This license terminates upon content deletion.
7.2 Prohibited Content: Users must not post harmful, defamatory, or illegal content. Violations will result in content removal or account suspension.
7.3 External Links: Users posting third-party links are responsible for ensuring they do not lead to malicious or harmful sites. The Platform disclaims liability for third-party content.
7.4 Copyright Compliance: Dubois County Network complies with the DMCA. Users may submit takedown or counter-notices via the Contact Page.
Users must not:
Violations may result in disciplinary actions, including account suspension.
9.1 Moderation Workflow: Content flagged by automated tools or user reports will be reviewed to determine appropriate action.
9.2 Reporting Violations: Users can report inappropriate content or behavior via the Contact Page. Misuse of reporting tools may result in penalties.
9.3 Appeals Process: Users may appeal moderation actions within 10 business days. Appeals will be reviewed, and decisions are final.
9.4 Liability Disclaimer: The Platform is not liable for moderation errors but commits to fair enforcement of policies.
10.1 No Warranties: The Platform is provided "as is" without guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service.
10.2 Liability Cap: The Platform’s liability is limited to the amount paid by the user in the 12 months preceding the claim.
10.3 Assumption of Risk: Users accept risks associated with online interactions, including exposure to harmful content.
11.1 Takedown Requests: Copyright owners may submit DMCA takedown requests via the Contact Page.
11.2 Counter-Notices: Users believing content was removed in error may submit counter-notices. Content will be restored if no legal action is initiated within 10 business days.
11.3 Repeat Infringers: Accounts with multiple valid takedown notices may be terminated.
Users agree to indemnify Dubois County Network and its affiliates from claims arising from:
13.1 Arbitration: Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Indiana under AAA rules. This clause applies to all users, including international users, unless prohibited by the laws of their jurisdiction.
13.2 Class Action Waiver: Users waive their right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.
13.3 Exceptions: Intellectual property disputes may be resolved in court.
14.1 Modification Rights: Dubois County Network may update these Terms. Significant changes will be communicated to users 15 days in advance. For minor updates that do not materially affect user rights, a general notice will be provided on the Platform. Significant changes will be communicated 15 days in advance.
14.2 User Acceptance: Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
For inquiries, appeals, or reporting issues, visit our Contact Page or email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 3 business days.
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