Terms of Service
Last Updated: [DATE TO BE SET AT LAUNCH]
Welcome to Brandon Doggett Network (“BDN”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of brandondoggettnetwork.com and related services.
By using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. About BDN
BDN is an independent journalism publication providing news reporting, analysis, and commentary. The Site is operated by Brandon Doggett / Brandon Doggett Network LLC (once formed).
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. User Accounts
Some features require a free account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Maintain security of your credentials
- Be responsible for all activity under your account
- Notify us of any unauthorized access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any violation of these Terms.
4. User Content (Comments and Submissions)
When you post comments or submit content, you:
- Retain ownership of your content
- Grant BDN a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, distribute, and moderate that content on the Site
- Represent that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
You agree NOT to post content that:
- Is unlawful, defamatory, or threatening
- Harasses, abuses, or targets others
- Contains hate speech or promotes violence
- Infringes on intellectual property
- Contains spam, scams, or malware
- Impersonates others
- Discloses private information without consent
BDN reserves the right to remove any content for any reason, including content that violates these rules or our community standards.
5. Intellectual Property
All content published by BDN — including articles, podcasts, images, logos, and branding — is owned by BDN or licensed for BDN’s use. You may:
- Share links to BDN content
- Quote brief excerpts with attribution, per fair use principles
- Use BDN content for personal, non-commercial purposes
You may NOT:
- Republish full articles without written permission
- Use BDN content for commercial purposes without a license
- Use BDN trademarks or branding without permission
- Remove copyright notices or attributions
6. Disclaimers
Editorial Disclaimer: BDN publishes news reporting, analysis, and opinion. Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors. We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that all content is error-free. Corrections are published when material errors are identified.
“As Is” Disclaimer: The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
Third-Party Links: The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BDN and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold BDN harmless from claims arising from your use of the Site, your content, or your violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced on the Site.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [CONTACT EMAIL]
