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Terms of Service
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Welcome to CO₂ Chronicles (the “Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use this Website.
1. Purpose of Website
CO₂ Chronicles is an independent investigative media platform. Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as legal, financial, or professional advice.
2. Use of Content
- Free Content (Blogs & Part 1 of Exposés): You are encouraged to share links to these articles on social media, by email, or other platforms, provided you do not alter the content or remove any branding, copyright, or attribution.
- Restricted Content (Paid Membership Content, including Part 2 and Part 3 of Exposés): Paid content is for subscribers only. You may not copy, distribute, or republish this content without prior written permission.
- All Content: You may not claim our content as your own, use it for commercial purposes, or alter it in any way.
3. User Contributions
If you post comments, submit materials, or provide information to us:
- You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your contribution.
- You are responsible for ensuring your contribution does not violate any law, infringe on intellectual property, or contain defamatory or harmful material.
- We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion.
4. Membership & Payments
- If you subscribe to our membership program, you agree to provide accurate payment information.
- Payments are processed securely by third-party providers. We do not store your payment details.
- Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
5. Accuracy of Information
We make every effort to provide accurate, well-sourced information. However:
- We do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content.
- Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of CO₂ Chronicles or its affiliates.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- CO₂ Chronicles, its owners, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Website.
- All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
7. Links to Third Parties
Our Website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy [link once drafted], which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Website, or revoke memberships, at our sole discretion if users violate these Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
CO₂ Chronicles
Email: legal@co2chronicles.com