The Pittsburgh Observer website (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Cowger Media LLC (“Cowger Media”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of Content: The content provided on The Pittsburgh Observer website, including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, videos, and other materials (collectively, the “Content”), is for informational purposes only. You may access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of the Content is strictly prohibited.
2. User Conduct: When using the Site, you agree not to engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functionality of the Site or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Site. You also agree not to upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
3. Intellectual Property Rights: The Content on The Pittsburgh Observer website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Cowger Media retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Content. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Content without the express written consent of Cowger Media.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties: The Content on The Pittsburgh Observer website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Cowger Media makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the Content for any purpose. You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Site is at your own risk.
5. Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Cowger Media, its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or the Content, even if Cowger Media has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
6. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cowger Media, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or any violation of these Terms of Use.
7. Changes to Terms: Cowger Media reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
8. Governing Law: These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
9. Entire Agreement: These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Cowger Media regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.
10. Liability Statement: All liability related to The Pittsburgh Observer website belongs to Cowger Media, LLC.
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at contact@pittsburghobserver.com.