Terms of Use

Description of Service

www.wnpa.com is an E-commerce Site.

This website is intended to:

• Keep members informed of association activities
• Encourage networking between members
• Provide the public with information about the association and its members, and the services offered

For community newspapers in Washington State, the WNPA offers:

• Memberships (Regular, Associate, Affiliate)
• Training opportunities
• Trade conventions
• Awards programs
• Advertising and sponsorship services for the public

Privacy

Your use of www.wnpa.com is subject to WNPA’s Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and share information.

Electronic Communications

Visiting www.wnpa.com or sending emails to WNPA constitutes electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that such communications satisfy legal requirements for written notice.

Your Account

If you use this site, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password
• All activities under your account or password

You may not:

• Assign or transfer your account
• Use the site if under 18 without parental consent

WNPA reserves the right to:

• Refuse or cancel service
• Terminate accounts
• Edit or remove content

WNPA does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Links to Third Party Sites / Third Party Services

www.wnpa.com may link to other websites (“Linked Sites”), which are not controlled by WNPA. WNPA is not responsible for:

• Content or updates of Linked Sites
• Inclusion of links does not imply endorsement

Some services may be delivered by third-party sites. By using www.wnpa.com, you consent to WNPA sharing necessary data with such third parties.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use / Intellectual Property

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the site per these terms. You agree not to:

• Use the site unlawfully
• Damage, disable, or impair the site
• Interfere with other users
• Attempt unauthorized access to materials

All content is the property of WNPA or its suppliers and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Modify, publish, transmit, reverse engineer
• Sell or redistribute content
• Remove copyright or attribution notices

Content is for personal use only unless otherwise authorized.

Use of Communication Services

The site may include forums, message boards, calendars, or similar tools ("Communication Services"). You agree to use these tools responsibly and lawfully.

Prohibited Behavior Includes:

• Harassment or violation of legal rights
• Uploading harmful or infringing files
• Advertising or selling unless permitted
• Posting viruses or malicious software
• Collecting personal data without consent

WNPA may, at its discretion:

• Monitor or remove content
• Terminate access to services
• Disclose content per legal requirements

Be cautious when sharing personal information. WNPA is not responsible for third-party behavior in Communication Services.

Materials Provided to www.wnpa.com or Posted

WNPA does not claim ownership of materials you submit. However, you grant WNPA permission to use your submissions, including:

• Copying
• Distributing
• Displaying
• Publishing your name with the submission

No compensation is provided. You must own or have permission to submit content.

International Users

If accessing from outside the USA, you are responsible for complying with local laws. You agree not to use the site in violation of U.S. law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold WNPA harmless from:

• Losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees)
• Related to your use of the site or violations of these terms

WNPA may assume defense of any issue subject to indemnification.

Liability Disclaimer

The site and its content are provided “as is.” WNPA makes no guarantees about:

• Accuracy
• Reliability
• Availability
• Suitability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, WNPA disclaims:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness
• Responsibility for damages of any kind

If you are dissatisfied with the site, your only remedy is to stop using it.

Termination / Access Restriction

WNPA may terminate your access to the site at any time, for any reason.

This agreement is governed by the laws of Washington State. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of Washington courts.

This agreement does not create any partnership or agency between you and WNPA. Any part of this agreement found invalid will not affect the rest.

Entire Agreement

This document is the entire agreement between the user and WNPA regarding www.wnpa.com. It supersedes prior communications.

A printed version is admissible in legal proceedings.

Changes to Terms

WNPA may update these terms at any time. The latest version will always supersede previous versions. We encourage you to review them regularly.

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Effective Date: November 30, 2014