Effective Date: April 1, 2020

Welcome to Sentinel & Rural News. Please carefully review these Terms of Service (“Terms,” “Agreement”) before using our website or any related services. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable policies incorporated by reference.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site or Services.

Acceptance of Terms

This Terms of Service Agreement (“TOS”) governs your relationship with Community Forum Publishing LLC, operating as Sentinel & Rural News (“we,” “us,” “our”), located at 425 Altenberg Ave, Owen, Wisconsin 54460, and covers your use of our website sentinelruralnews.com (“Site”) and all associated services (“Services”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

Description of Services

Sentinel & Rural News is an online platform offering:

  • Local and rural news articles,
  • Photographs,
  • Classifieds and advertisements,
  • Business, technology, entertainment, health, education, and informational content.

All visitors (“users”) agree that use of the Site, whether registered or not, is subject to these Terms.

We may update, modify, or discontinue any aspect of the Site or Services at any time without notice.

Registration and Member Accounts

To access certain features, you may be required to register and create an account.
By registering, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • The information you provide is accurate and current.
  • You will keep your account information updated.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. Notify us immediately if you detect unauthorized use.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts found in violation of these Terms.

Privacy Policy

We value your privacy.
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information according to our Privacy Policy.

User Conduct

You agree not to misuse our Services. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Posting unlawful, harmful, or defamatory content,
  • Infringing on the intellectual property of others,
  • Sending spam or unauthorized advertisements,
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems,
  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations.

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules or is otherwise objectionable.

Intellectual Property

All content on Sentinel & Rural News — including articles, images, logos, and designs — is the property of Community Forum Publishing LLC unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Contributions and Feedback

By submitting content (articles, photos, ideas) to us, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, publish, and distribute your contributions across our platforms without compensation.
You affirm that your contributions are your own or that you have permission to share them.

Disclaimers

Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site.

Sentinel & Rural News is not liable for:

  • Errors or omissions in content,
  • Any loss or damage from using the Site,
  • Third-party websites linked from our Site.

Users access our Site at their own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Community Forum Publishing LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use our Services,
  • Unauthorized access to your data,
  • Content provided by users or third parties.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users or Sentinel & Rural News.

External Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of those sites.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Clark County, Wisconsin.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.
Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns regarding these Terms can be directed to:

Community Forum Publishing LLC
425 Altenberg Ave
Owen, WI 54460

📞 (715) 271-7471
📧 sentinelruralnews@gmail.com