Terms of Service
Avoyelles Today
Effective Date: JANUARY 1, 2026
Welcome to Avoyelles Today (“Avoyelles Today,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Avoyelles Today website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
2. Accounts
Some features require an account.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Maintain the security of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
3. Subscriptions & Payments
Certain content or features may require a paid subscription.
- Payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play, Stripe)
- Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled through your account settings or platform provider
- Prices and offerings may change with notice
Apple and Google subscriptions are managed only through their respective platforms.
4. Content & Intellectual Property
All content published by Avoyelles Today—including articles, images, videos, logos, graphics, and designs—is owned by or licensed to Avoyelles Today and protected by copyright and other laws.
You may:
- View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, sell, scrape, or republish content without written permission
- Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
5. User-Submitted Content
If you submit comments, tips, photos, or other materials (“User Content”):
- You grant Avoyelles Today a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and display that content
- You confirm you own or have rights to submit the content
- You agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, hateful, or misleading material
We reserve the right to remove User Content at our discretion.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Violate any law or regulation
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data without permission
- Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation
Violations may result in suspension or termination.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party content, policies, or practices
- Loss or damage resulting from third-party services
Use them at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
- That the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
News content may change as new information becomes available.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Avoyelles Today shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or business
- Errors or omissions in content
Your sole remedy is to stop using the Services.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Avoyelles Today from claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your submitted content
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or harms our operations or users.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
14. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms:
Avoyelles Today
Email: news@avoyellestoday.com