Effective Date: 4/23/2025
Last Updated: 4/23/2025
Welcome to FTLPOLITICS.COM (“FTL POLITICS,” “we,” “our,” or “the Site”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of this website. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Purpose of the Site
FTL POLITICS is a civic-focused editorial platform that provides commentary, reporting, and analysis related to local governance, political accountability, and public policy in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding region. Our goal is to inform, engage, and empower residents through independent journalism and civic dialogue. FTL POLITICS does not use user-submitted email addresses for any commercial solicitation. By subscribing to updates, you are only opting in to receive non-commercial editorial content related to local governance and civic issues.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting the Site, submitting comments, subscribing to email updates, or interacting with our content in any way, you agree to abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference).
3. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site following any changes means you accept the updated Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, video, and layout—is the intellectual property of FTL POLITICS or its individual contributors and is protected by U.S. copyright and other applicable laws.
You may:
- Share article links or brief excerpts (with credit)
- Use content for noncommercial, educational, or personal purposes (with attribution)
You may not:
- Republish full articles without permission
- Modify or create derivative works
- Use content for commercial purposes without express written consent
5. User Conduct & Comment Policy
FTL POLITICS encourages civil discourse but does not tolerate harassment, misinformation, or abuse.
You agree not to:
- Post defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, or harassing content
- Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
- Post spam, solicitations, or promotional content
- Share private or confidential information without consent
We reserve the right to:
- Edit, moderate, or remove comments or content
- Suspend or ban users who violate these Terms
By submitting a comment, you grant FTL POLITICS a non-exclusive license to display, reproduce, or distribute that content on the Site.
6. Accounts and Access (If Applicable)
If account features are enabled, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and any activity under your account. We reserve the right to deactivate or remove accounts that violate these Terms.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
FTL POLITICS may link to external websites for reference, resources, or multimedia content. These links do not imply endorsement, and we are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party sites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. FTL POLITICS makes no guarantees that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
- The content is accurate, complete, or current
- The Site is free from viruses or harmful components
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FTL POLITICS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or its content.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FTL POLITICS, its editors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
12. Termination
FTL POLITICS reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time and for any reason, including violation of these Terms or misuse of the platform.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms or your use of the Site, please contact:
📧 ftlpolitics@gmail.com