Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Redress South Bend (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, subscribers, members, donors, contributors, and commenters.

2. Nature of Content

Redress South Bend publishes news reporting, investigative journalism, opinion commentary, public records analysis, and related media content.

Content may include:

  • News reporting
  • Opinion pieces
  • Editorial commentary
  • Public records analysis
  • Multimedia content
  • Interviews
  • Wire-style releases

Opinion articles reflect the views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Redress South Bend LLC as an entity.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice.

3. Accuracy and Corrections

We strive for factual accuracy. However:

  • Reporting is based on information available at the time of publication.
  • Developments may occur after publication.
  • Errors may occur.

If you believe content is inaccurate, you may submit a correction request to:

info@redresssouthbend.com

We reserve sole editorial discretion regarding corrections, clarifications, updates, or removals.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post defamatory, abusive, or unlawful content.
  • Submit knowingly false information.
  • Attempt to interfere with site security.
  • Impersonate another individual.
  • Scrape or reproduce content without permission.

We reserve the right to remove comments or restrict access at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and design elements, is the property of Redress South Bend LLC unless otherwise noted.

You may:

  • Share links to articles.
  • Quote brief excerpts with attribution and hyperlink.

You may not:

  • Republish full articles without written permission.
  • Sell or commercially exploit our content.
  • Remove attribution or copyright notices.

Requests for republication must be sent to:
info@redresssouthbend.com

6. User Submissions

If you submit:

  • Comments
  • Photos
  • Documents
  • Tips
  • Guest columns
  • Letters to the editor

You grant Redress South Bend a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to publish, edit, or distribute that material.

You represent that you have the legal right to submit such materials.

We are not obligated to publish any submission.

7. Memberships and Donations

If the Website offers memberships, subscriptions, or voluntary donations:

  • Payments are voluntary unless explicitly tied to a subscription plan.
  • Membership does not grant editorial control or influence.
  • Donations do not create a fiduciary or contractual relationship.

Refund policies, if applicable, will be outlined on the payment page.

The Website may contain links to external sites.

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party content
  • Third-party privacy practices
  • Third-party policies

Access external websites at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Redress South Bend LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.

All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Redress South Bend LLC, its owners, contributors, and affiliates from claims arising out of:

  • Your misuse of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your submission of unlawful material

11. Privacy

Use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines:

  • Data collection
  • Analytics
  • Cookies
  • Email subscriptions

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

13. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

14. Contact

Redress South Bend LLC
info@redresssouthbend.com
South Bend, Indiana