Terms of Service
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
Welcome to 815.News (the “Site”), an independent local news website serving the 815 area (Rockford and surrounding communities) in Illinois. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. User Submissions and Tips
We welcome tips, photos, videos, and other content from the community (“Submissions”).
You retain ownership of your Submissions.
By submitting, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, edit, distribute, and promote your Submission (with credit when feasible, or anonymously if requested).
We only accept Submissions gathered safely and ethically. See our Submission Guidelines and Community Guidelines for details. Content obtained through intimidation, provocation, harassment, or violation of the law will be rejected and may be deleted.
We reserve the absolute right to refuse, edit, or remove any Submission for any reason.
3. User Conduct
You agree not to:
Submit content that is defamatory, harassing, illegal, or invades privacy.
Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.
Attempt to interfere with the Site’s operation.
Use the Site for commercial solicitation without permission.
4. Intellectual Property
All original content on the Site (articles, images, logos) is owned by 815.News or its licensors. You may not reproduce or republish it without express written permission.
5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content.
We are not responsible for user-generated content or any harm resulting from your reliance on the Site.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, 815.News shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
We do not provide legal advice. Submissions involving law enforcement or disputes are at your own risk.
6. Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms.
7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Winnebago County or Cook County, Illinois.
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