Effective Date: February 21, 2025
Welcome to The Public Spring! These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and guidelines for using our website. By accessing or using The Public Spring, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other legal notices posted on the site.
2. Use of the Website
a. Permitted Use
- You may use The Public Spring to read, share, and engage with our content, submit stories, and access the community calendar.
- Content from this site is for personal and non-commercial use unless otherwise authorized.
b. Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes.
- Copy, distribute, or modify our content without permission.
- Post or submit content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of others.
- Attempt to interfere with the website’s functionality or security.
3. User-Generated Content
a. Story & Event Submissions
By submitting a story, event, or other content to The Public Spring, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and modify the content as needed.
b. Content Guidelines
- Submissions must be truthful and respectful.
- We reserve the right to edit, decline, or remove content that does not align with our mission.
4. Community Calendar & Event Listings
- Event submissions are subject to review and approval.
- We reserve the right to decline events that do not align with our guidelines or mission.
- Accuracy & Posting Disclaimer: While we strive to ensure event information is accurate and updated, The Public Spring is not responsible for errors, cancellations, or changes to event details. We do not guarantee that all submitted events will be posted, nor do we assume liability for any missed or incorrect event listings.
5. Intellectual Property
- All content, including text, images, and branding, is owned by The Public Spring or used with permission.
- You may not use our logo or content without written consent.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties.
7. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
- We strive to provide accurate and reliable content, but we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all information.
- The Public Spring is not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages resulting from website use.
- Event Disclaimer: We are not responsible for inaccuracies in event listings, cancellations, or schedule changes. Always confirm event details with the event organizer before making plans.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: thepublicspring@gmail.com
