TERMS OF USE

Copyright, Terms of Use, and Legal Disclaimers

Welcome to the FreeMediaOnline.org blog BBGWatch.com, USAGMWatch.com  and BBG Watch site at: https://bbgwatch.com/ and https://usagmwatch.com/ (the “Site”).

FreeMediaOnline.org, BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our,” as applicable) provides you with access to the BBG Watch and USAGM Watch Blog Site subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Terms of Use Agreement (the “Terms of Use”). These Terms of Use were last updated April 22, 2006.

The use of this Site is subject to U.S. and international copyright laws and its Terms of Use. These Terms of Use set forth the terms and conditions for your use of this Site. You should carefully review these Terms of Use before using the Site. Your use of the Site will signify your assent to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use, you should exit this Site immediately and erase any downloaded materials.

Copyright

This Site, its design, and original contents are copyrighted by FreeMediaOnline.org, BBGWatch.com, USAGMWatch.com and their licensors. All logos, trademarks, articles, books, photographs, graphics, audio, video, and other materials are the property of their respective owners. FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com name and logos can only be used for the purpose of identifying us as a source of information. Third-party materials found on or through this Site may be reproduced only with permission from the respective copyright owners.

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog encourage legal distribution of our own original news, commentaries and research materials for use by independent journalists, media outlets, private individuals, and public and private institutions. When republishing and distribution licenses are required for use of our original materials, requests should be sent to: contact@freemediaonline.org.

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Subject to these Terms of Use and our licensing agreement, we grant a royalty-free, limited license to private individuals and institutions for non-commercial republishing and distribution of news reports and other news-related or research materials which had been originated by FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com Blog. We ask individuals and institutions to contact FreeMediaOnline.org by email before non-commercial posting, republishing, or distributing of our original materials. Any use of our materials must not violate their journalistic purpose and integrity.

Users acknowledge and agree that this license applies only to original FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com Blog materials. All rights not expressly granted to the users herein shall be retained by FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com Blog.

Commercial Republishing of Original FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog Materials

Individuals and institutions must request and receive the permission in writing from FreeMediaOnline.org before posting, republishing, or distributing our original material for any commercial use.

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FreeMediaOnline.org’s and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog’s licenses do not cover the use of any third-party material which may be found on this Site or through any links to third-party information providers included on this Site. You must seek permission for the use of such material directly from the original information providers and copyright holders.

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog have no right to sublicense third-party material, including but not limited to news reports, articles, books, audio, video, logos, graphics, drawings, and photos.

The written permission of the copyright owners and/or holders of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) is required for republishing, reproduction, distribution, reproduction, or other use of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of the rights to use of any material found through this Site, including the materials originated by FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog, rests with each individual user. You are responsible for securing any and all necessary permissions when such permissions are required. You should seek advice of a licensed legal expert in your jurisdiction about any copyright, trademark, publicity and/or privacy rights issues.

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog do not provide legal, medical or any other professional advice. Use of any material from our Site is solely at your own risk.

Procedures for Claims of Copyright Infringement

If you believe, in good faith, that any materials on the Site infringe your copyright, you should send a notice of claimed copyright infringement to contact@freemediaonline.org. Upon receipt of the written notification containing all required information, we will remove or disable access to the material that is alleged to be infringing.

Disclaimer with Regard to Accuracy, Timeliness, Objectivity, Views, Opinions, and Objectionable Content

FreeMediaOnline.org’s BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog Site is designed to provide reasonably accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. But while we make every effort to include accurate, up-to-date, and objective information and analysis, the nature of news reporting, news and policy analysis, and work done under the pressures of deadlines carry with them risks of errors, omissions, and subjective judgments. We do not guarantee that all information on this Site is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Opinions expressed on this Site and linked sites do not necessarily reflect the views of FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com Blog, its officers, directors, and employees. Because of the nature of journalistic reporting, some of the contents may be offensive to some users. Do not access or use this Site if you might be offended by its content.

You may use this site for lawful purposes only. Your use of this Site must not infringe on the rights of third parties, nor should your use of this Site prevent others from using it or make it impossible for others to use it. You must refrain from any behavior that is unlawful or that could bring emotional or material damage to third parties, that is obscene or insulting, or can hinder normal communication through this Site.

Third-Party Link Disclaimer

THIS SITE CONTAINS HYPERLINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES THAT ARE NOT OPERATED BY FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com. THESE TERMS OF USE APPLY ONLY TO THIS SITE AND NOT TO THIRD PARTY SITES. THE HYPERLINKS TO THE THIRD-PARTY SITES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR REFERENCE AND CONVENIENCE ONLY AND DO NOT IMPLY ANY REVIEW OR ENDORSEMENT OF THE MATERIAL ON THESE THIRD-PARTY SITES OR ANY ASSOCIATION WITH THEIR OPERATORS. FreeMediaOnline.org DOES NOT CONTROL THESE THIRD-PARTY SITES AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CONTENT. THE THRID-PARTY SITES MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OR OUTDATED. YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF THE THIRD-PARTY SITES IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

BY PROVIDING LINKS TO AND DISPLAYING CONTENTS OF OTHER WEB SITES, FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog, ITS OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES DO NOT GUARANTEE, APPROVE, OR ENDORSE THE THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS SHOWN ON THIS SITE OR THE THIRD-PARTY SITES; NOR DOES A LINK INDICATE ANY ASSOCIATION WITH OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE SITE LINKED TO FreeMediaOnline.org and/or BBGWatch.com Blog.

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog Do Not Offer Legal or Other Professional Advice

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog contents are made available with the understanding that they and their publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, medical, financial, accounting, risk management, or other professional service. If such advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Use of this Web Site, its contents, and links is not a substitute for legal, medical, tax, financial, accounting, or risk management advice.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENTS ARE PROVIDED TO USERS “AS IS.” FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS SITE, ITS CONTENTS, AND ITS LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES AND INFORMATION PROVIDERS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. USE OF THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENTS IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Indemnification Clause

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com, USAGMWatch.com ITS OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY USER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. USERS OF BBGWatch.com SITE AND ITS CONTENTS WILL IDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com, ITS OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL THIRD PARTY CLAIMS, LIABILITY, DAMAGES, AND/OR COSTS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS FEES) ARISING FROM ANY USE OF THESE SITES AND THEIR CONTENTS.

BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, THESE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Advertising Disclaimer

YOUR TRANSACTIONS AND DEALINGS WITH ADVERTISERS AND INFORMATION PROVIDERS FOUND ON OR THROUGH THIS WEB SITE, INCLUDING ANY OFFERS, PROMOTIONS, PURCHASES, OR WARRANTIES, ARE SOLELY BETWEEN YOU AND ADVERTISERS OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDERS. YOU AGREE THAT FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com  Blog ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR DEALINGS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH ADVERTISERS AND INFORMATION PROVIDERS OR FROM THE PRESENCE OF THEIR INFORMATION ON THIS SITE.

Computer Virus Disclaimer

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS SITE OR SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES, WORMS, OR OTHER DAMAGING MATERIAL. YOUR USE OF THIS SITE AND ITS LINKS IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Changes to the Terms of Use

FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog reserve the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time and will notify you of any such changes to these Terms of Use by posting the revised Terms of Use on the Site. Unless otherwise specified, such changes shall be effective upon posting. You have the obligation to review changes in these Terms of Use each time you access and use the site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your agreement to be bound by any such changes to these Terms of Use. FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog also reserve the right to discontinue all public access to its Site or any of its information content and services at any time for any reason or no reason at FreeMediaOnline.org’s and BBGWatch.com’s discretion and without cause and notice. We cannot guarantee that this Site will continue to be available in the future.

DO NOT ACCESS OR USE FreeMediaOnline.org and BBGWatch.com and USAGMWatch.com Blog IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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