These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, products, and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

Acceptance of Terms: By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Description of Services – 817 BIZ provides a platform for news and information distribution. These services are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement.
2. User Responsibilities – You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials or passwords associated with your use of our services. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3. Intellectual Property – The content, materials, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property displayed on our platform are the property of 817 BIZ or its licensors. You are not permitted to use, reproduce, modify, or distribute any of our intellectual property without prior written consent.
4. User Content – When using our services, you may submit content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, or other materials. You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in that content. By submitting content, you grant 817 BIZ a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute the content for the purpose of providing our services.
5. Prohibited Activities – You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using our services:
   Violating any applicable laws or regulations
   Infringing upon the rights of others
   Interfering with or disrupting our platform or services
   Uploading or distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful content
   Engaging in any fraudulent or deceptive activities
6. Third-Party Links – Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by 817 BIZ. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that 817 BIZ shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.
7. Limitation of Liability – To the maximum extent permitted by law, 817 BIZ and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and suppliers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of our services.
8. Modifications to Terms – 817 BIZ reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version of the Terms will be posted on our platform. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Your continued use of our services after any modifications to the Terms indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Governing Law – These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tarrant County, TX.

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