Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 13, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using IanCarroll.org and its related content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

Description of Service

IanCarroll.org provides news, commentary, multimedia content, and related resources focused on investigative journalism, research, and media projects. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site—including text, images, audio, video, design elements, and logos—is owned or licensed by Ian Carroll and protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent. Personal sharing or linking to original articles (with attribution and unaltered URLs) is permitted.

User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to violate any applicable laws or regulations; infringe upon the rights of others; interfere with the security or functionality of the Site; upload or transmit malicious code, spam, or unauthorized promotional materials; or attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user data. We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

Comments and User Submissions

If our Site allows comments, form submissions, or messages, you are solely responsible for your contributions. By submitting content, you grant IanCarroll.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your submission in connection with the Site's operation and promotion. We reserve the right to remove or moderate any user-generated content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or spam-like.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may include links to third-party sites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those external websites. Use them at your own discretion.

Legal Provisions

Disclaimer of Warranties

All content provided on IanCarroll.org is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information; the availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site; or the absence of viruses or harmful components. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IanCarroll.org, its affiliates, contributors, and agents are not liable for any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, goodwill, or reputation.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IanCarroll.org, its affiliates, and representatives from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) resulting from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Ian Carroll
contact@iancarroll.org
https://iancarroll.org