Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Acme News (https://acmenews.net) is operated by Acme Ventures LLC. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using Acme News, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using acmenews.net (the “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any content without written permission
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on our content
  • Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
  • Use any automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or download content without authorization
  • Frame or mirror any portion of the Site

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site —unless otherwise noted— including articles, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Acme News, Acme Ventures LLC, or our content partners, or is being used under license or with permission and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is prohibited. Wire service subscribers and content licensees must comply with separate licensing agreements provided at the time of purchase.

4. Permitted Use of Content

You may view, read, and share our articles through social media or email for personal, informational purposes. When sharing, you must provide proper attribution by including the article link and/or byline. You may not republish, redistribute, or repost our content in whole or in part without explicit written permission from Acme News.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing any personal information or engaging with external content.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You further agree not to:

  • Engage in any unlawful or harmful activities
  • Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse other users
  • Post or transmit spam, malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the normal operation of the Site
  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory information

Violation of these conduct standards may result in termination of access to the Site.

7. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. While we strive for accuracy and timely reporting, Acme News makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • The completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content
  • The merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • The absence of errors, defects, or interruptions in the Site

News reporting is subject to ongoing investigation and updates. Information may change as new facts emerge. We are not responsible for errors made in good faith or for changes in reporting as information develops.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Acme News and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes losses related to data, business interruption, or lost profits.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Acme News and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Wire Service and Content Licensing

Subscribers to Acme News wire services must comply with their individual licensing agreements. Content distributed through wire services is for authorized subscriber use only. Redistribution, resale, or unauthorized use of wire content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

11. Modifications to Terms

Acme News reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding shall be exclusively brought in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Acme News regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and negotiations.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: help@acmevnt.com