1. Terms of Use
Purpose: The Terms of Use (or Terms and Conditions) serve as a legal contract between Patriot Pulse Media Group and your users, outlining how they can use the site, your rights to manage content, and limitations on liability.
Detailed Content for Patriot Pulse Media Group:
- Introduction:
- Welcome to Patriot Pulse Media Group (‘we,’ ‘us,’ ‘our’), a news aggregation website accessible at patriotpulsemedia.com. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
- Use of the Site:
- Users may access news articles aggregated from third-party RSS feeds for personal, non-commercial use.
- Prohibited activities include scraping, reproducing, or distributing content without permission, attempting to hack the Site, or posting malicious content.
- You may not use automated tools to extract content from our Site or republish RSS feed content without express permission from the original source.
- Third-Party Content:
- Clarify that Patriot Pulse Media Group aggregates content from external RSS feeds and does not own or control this content.
- We provide links to third-party news sources via RSS feeds. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or opinions expressed in such content.
- User Conduct (if comments or accounts are enabled):
- If users can comment, require respectful and lawful behavior.
- Users may not post defamatory, obscene, or unlawful comments. We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts for violations.
- Intellectual Property:
- State that the Site’s design, logo, and original content (e.g., site layout) are owned by Patriot Pulse Media Group.
- The Patriot Pulse Media Group logo and Site design are our intellectual property. You may not use them without written consent.
- Limitation of Liability:
- Limit your liability for issues arising from third-party content or Site use.
- We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Site or reliance on aggregated content.
- Termination:
- Reserve the right to block users who violate the terms.
- We may suspend or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.
- Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of Florida, USA.
2. Cookie Policy
Purpose: A Cookie Policy is critical if Patriot Pulse Media Group uses cookies or tracking technologies (e.g., for analytics or ads), especially to comply with GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California).
Detailed Content for Patriot Pulse Media Group:
- What Are Cookies:
- Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us improve your experience and analyze Site performance.
- Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality (e.g., navigation).
- Analytics Cookies: Track usage (e.g., Google Analytics for page views).
- Advertising Cookies: If you display ads (e.g., via Google AdSense).
- We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data on how users interact with our Site.
- Purpose:
- Enhance Site functionality, personalize content, and measure performance.
- Analytics cookies help us understand which news categories are most popular.
- Third-Party Cookies:
- Disclose third-party tools (e.g., ad networks, social media plugins).
- Third-party advertisers may set cookies to deliver relevant ads. These are governed by their privacy policies.
- User Control:
- browser settings
- You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect Site functionality.
- For GDPR compliance, provide an opt-out mechanism.
3. Disclaimer
Purpose: A Disclaimer reduces liability for inaccuracies or issues with RSS feed content, which is critical for an aggregation site like Patriot Pulse Media Group.
Detailed Content for Patriot Pulse Media Group:
- Role as Aggregator:
- Patriot Pulse Media Group aggregates news from third-party RSS feeds. We do not create, edit, or verify this content.
- No Guarantee of Accuracy:
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of news articles or linked content.
- No Endorsement:
- Inclusion of content does not imply endorsement of the views, opinions, or information expressed.
- External Links:
- Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
- Use at Own Risk:
- You access and rely on Site content at your own risk.
4. Copyright Policy (DMCA Policy)
Purpose: A Copyright Policy outlines how Patriot Pulse Media Group handles copyright infringement claims, ensuring compliance with the DMCA (U.S.) and protecting against liability for third-party content.
Detailed Content for Patriot Pulse Media Group:
- Commitment to Copyright:
- Patriot Pulse Media Group respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital metamorphic Copyright Act (DMCA).
- DMCA Takedown Procedure:
- Provide a designated agent for receiving infringement notices.
- To report copyright infringement, contact our DMCA Agent at rafaelcarrion@patriotpulsemedia.com with the following: description of copyrighted work, URL of infringing material, your contact info, statement of good faith.
- Response Process:
- We will promptly remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material and notify the content provider.
- Counter-Notice:
- Allow users to submit counter-notices if they believe content was wrongly removed.
- Submit a counter-notice to patriotmediagrp@vetvantage.us, including identification of removed material, statement under penalty of perjury.
- Repeat Infringers:
- We may terminate access for users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.
Other Policies (Brief Overview)
- Comment Policy:
- We remove hate speech or spam
- Implementation: Moderate comments manually or use tools like Disqus with automated filters.
- Advertising Policy (if applicable):
- If you display ads, disclose ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense), and clarify that ads aren’t endorsements.
- Implementation: Comply with FTC guidelines by marking sponsored content clearly.
- Accessibility Statement:
- Commit to WCAG 2.1 standards (e.g., alt text for images, keyboard navigation).