Last Updated: 03/10/25
Welcome to The Lancaster Loop (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of www.thelancasterloop.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you confirm that you:
- Are at least 18 years old, or have a parent/guardian’s consent if you’re under 18.
- Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using this Website.
- Agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
2. Permitted Use of the Website
You may use this Website only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not violate the rights of others.
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Website for any fraudulent or unlawful activity.
- Distribute spam, malware, or engage in hacking or data scraping.
- Post false, misleading, or defamatory content.
- Attempt to interfere with the Website’s operation or security.
Violating these rules may result in termination of your access to the Website.
3. Content Ownership & Copyright
3.1 Website Content
All content on The Lancaster Loop, including articles, images, videos, logos, and branding, is owned by us or licensed to us and protected under copyright laws.
You may NOT copy, modify, distribute, or republish any content from this Website without written permission from us.
3.2 User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, reviews, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content.
However, we do not claim ownership over your original content, and you retain any rights you may have to it.
We reserve the right to remove or moderate user content that violates these Terms or our policies.
4. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only.
We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for any damages or issues that arise from using external sites.
Always review the terms and policies of any third-party websites before engaging with them.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any guarantees or warranties.
We do NOT guarantee that:
- The Website will always be available or free from errors.
- The content is completely accurate or up-to-date.
- The Website is free from viruses, malware, or security vulnerabilities.
You use this Website at your own risk. We are not liable for any harm resulting from your use of the Website.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Lancaster Loop and its owners, employees, and affiliates are NOT liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to your use of the Website.
- Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities due to Website errors, downtime, or third-party interactions.
- Any reliance on the information provided on our Website.
If you are dissatisfied with the Website, your only remedy is to stop using it.
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Lancaster Loop from any claims, damages, liabilities, and legal fees arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Website.
- Your violation of these Terms or any applicable laws.
- Any content you submit that infringes on others’ rights.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
If you continue using the Website after changes are posted, you agree to the revised Terms.
9. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at any time if you:
- Violate these Terms.
- Engage in abusive or unlawful behavior on the Website.
- Attempt to disrupt or compromise our services.
Termination may be permanent or temporary, at our discretion.
10. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of Pennsylvania, United States.
If any dispute arises, you agree to resolve it through binding arbitration or in Pennsylvania state or federal courts.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]