Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use (updated January 22, 2025)

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

    a. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Times-Journal Inc.'s web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

           1. modify or copy the materials;

           2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);

           3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Times-Journal Inc.'s web site;

           4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or

            5. transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.

    b. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Times-Journal Inc. at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on Times-Journal Inc.'s web site are provided "as is". Times-Journal Inc. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Times-Journal Inc. does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Registration

Access to some or all of the content, services and features on this web site may require users to register and become members of this web site. In most cases, a print subscription is not necessary to become a member; however, access to certain special content, offers, services and features on this web site may require users to both subscribe to the print newspaper and to register and become members of this web site. If you are a member of this web site, you accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account whether or not you expressly authorize such activities. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for restricting access to your computer so others may not access this web site using your username or account in whole or in part. This web site reserves the right to send electronic mail to you for the purpose of content sharing and informing you of changes or additions to the Service. This web site may terminate membership and deny access to this web site to any person for any reason in its sole discretion. You will not compromise, or attempt to compromise, the security of your account. Additionally and without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, this web site may terminate membership and deny access to this web site to any person who, in this web site's sole discretion, violates these Terms of Use. Such termination or denial of access shall be in addition to any remedies available to this newspaper and this web site in law and equity.

5. Ongoing Subscription and Cancellation

If you have subscribed to this newspaper or web site, your subscription will continue in effect after your initial subscription term unless and until you cancel your subscription or the account or service is otherwise suspended or discontinued pursuant to our Terms of Service. You must cancel your subscription before it renews in order to avoid any additional charges. We will bill the entire subscription term amount, plus any applicable fees or taxes, at the beginning of each subscription term. Any cancellation will take effect at the end of the then-current subscription term. We do not provide pro-rata refunds, even if you cancel your subscription early. Your subscriber benefits will remain available to you until termination takes effect. You can cancel your subscription by calling (phone number) or by visiting www.(web site domain).com/contact-us. Our content is delivered to you by various methods and formats. We reserve the right to substitute the delivery and format of your print subscription with an eEdition at any time.

6. Limitations

In no event shall Times-Journal Inc. or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Times-Journal Inc.'s Internet site, even if Times-Journal Inc. or a Times-Journal Inc. authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

7. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Times-Journal Inc.'s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Times-Journal Inc. does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Times-Journal Inc. may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Times-Journal Inc. does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.. 

8. Links

Times-Journal Inc. has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Times-Journal Inc. of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk.

9. Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for any failure to perform any obligation (other than payment obligations) hereunder, or from any delay in the performance thereof, due to causes beyond its control, including industrial disputes of whatever nature, acts of God, public enemy, acts of government, failure of telecommunications, fire or other casualty.

10. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Times-Journal Inc. may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

11. Prohibited Use

This Site is not intended for use by persons located within the European Economic Area (EEA). We do not request or accept personal information concerning or supplied by persons who are located within the EEA at the time they access this Site. If you have accessed this Site from within the EEA, you should immediately discontinue your use. If you have supplied personal information to us in violation of this provision, whether through the registration of new user accounts or otherwise, please contact us at info@mdjonline.com.

12. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Times-Journal Inc.'s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to its conflict of law provisions.