Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Joe Knows Ventura ("we," "our," or "the website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Joe Knows Ventura is a local news website that provides:

• Local news coverage for Ventura County and surrounding areas
• Email newsletter subscriptions
• Video submission platform for community-generated content
• Breaking news alerts and updates
• Community event coverage and information

3. User Responsibilities

By using our website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting content or subscribing
• Not use the website for any unlawful or prohibited activities
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Not submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not use automated systems to scrape or collect data from our website

4. Content Submission and Video Policy

Submission Guidelines

When submitting videos or other content to Joe Knows Ventura, you agree that:

• You own all rights to the submitted content or have obtained proper permissions
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• You grant us a license to review, edit, and potentially publish your content
• We reserve the right to reject any submission at our sole discretion

Compensation Policy

For video submissions that we approve and publish:

• Compensation is only provided for approved and published content
• Payment amounts and terms are determined at our discretion
• We will contact you within 24-48 hours if your submission is approved
• No guarantee of compensation for submitted content

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Joe Knows Ventura, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

6. Newsletter and Email Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive:

• Regular news updates and newsletters
• Breaking news alerts
• Special announcements and community information
• Occasional promotional content related to local businesses or events

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

News Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our news content. News is subject to correction and updates.

Website Availability: We do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times or free from technical issues.

Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for content submitted by users or linked third-party websites.

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Joe Knows Ventura shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

9. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website to:

• Violate any local, state, federal, or international laws
• Transmit or distribute viruses or malicious code
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Collect personal information about other users
• Interfere with or disrupt our website or servers

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms of Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: