These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Forum Communications Company website (“Website”), as well as any services, content, and digital products available through the Website (collectively, the “Services”). The Website is owned and operated by Forum Communications Company, a North Dakota corporation (“FCC”).
By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with any additional policies referenced herein, including our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website or Services.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
Use of the Website
The Website is provided for your personal, non-commercial use. All content, including text, images, graphics, and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or otherwise use any content without prior written permission from FCC or the applicable rights holder.
Purchases and Subscriptions
All purchases of digital products or services must be paid in full at the time of purchase. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, subscription fees are nonrefundable. If you cancel your subscription, you will continue to have access through the end of your current billing period, but no refunds or credits will be issued for unused time.
FCC reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to Services if payment cannot be processed or if account obligations are not met.
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. FCC does not control or endorse these websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or any damages resulting from their use. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
Intellectual Property
All trademarks, service marks, logos, and content associated with FCC remain the property of FCC or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to use such intellectual property without prior written consent.
Communications
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from the Company. You may opt out at any time.
Changes to Terms
FCC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Termination
FCC may terminate or suspend your access to the Website or Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and Services are provided “as is,” “as available,” and “with all faults,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. FCC and its affiliates disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
FCC does not warrant that the Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FCC, its affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Services.
In no event shall FCC’s total liability exceed the amount paid by you to FCC in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FCC, its affiliates, employees, contractors, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
- your use of the Website or Services
- your violation of these Terms
- any content you submit or post
User Responsibilities
You agree that your use of the Website will comply with all applicable laws and regulations and will not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Dakota, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cass County, North Dakota.
You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objections to venue or claims of inconvenient forum.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you waive any right to a trial by jury in connection with any dispute arising under these terms.
Miscellaneous
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and FCC regarding your use of the Website and Services. If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
FCC may assign its rights under these Terms without restriction. You may not assign your rights without prior written consent.
Failure by FCC to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision.
