Metro Weekly

MetroWeekly.com Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

Terms of Service:

Effective Date: February 21, 2024.

1. Acceptance of Terms:

By accessing or using our Website, metroweeky.com, owned and operated by Jansi LLC, including any interactive features such as the Facebook comment plugin, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. User-Generated Content:

Our Website may allow users to post comments and other content. You understand and agree that the views expressed in user-generated content do not necessarily reflect our views or opinions. We do not endorse, monitor, or have control over user-generated content.

3. Responsibility for User-Generated Content:

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for the content you post using any interactive features on our Website. You agree not to post any content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, legality, or authenticity of user-generated content.

4. Limitation of Liability for User-Generated Content:

You agree that we shall not be held liable for any user-generated content, including comments posted through applications or third-party services like the Facebook comment plugin. We are not responsible for any harm, loss, or damage that may arise from user-generated content, including but not limited to defamation, privacy violations, or any negative events resulting from such content.

5. Monitoring and Moderation:

While we do not have an obligation to monitor user-generated content, we reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any content at our discretion. We also reserve the right to restrict access or use of interactive features by users who violate these Terms of Service.

6. Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from your use of our Website and any user-generated content you post.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties:

We provide the Website and interactive features on an “as-is” basis and make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or content of user-generated content.

8. Limitation of Liability:

In no event shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Website, including user-generated content.

9. Governing Law:

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Washington, D.C. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Washington, D.C.

Privacy Policy:

Jansi LLC (“we,” “us,” or “Jansi LLC”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website metroweekly.com (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:

  • Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, contact information, and any other information you provide to us through forms or communication on our Website.

  • Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activities.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We may use your personal information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Providing you with the products or services you request.
  • Sending you marketing and promotional communications.
  • Improving our Website and services.
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends.

3. Third-Party Services:

We may use third-party services such as Alphabet Inc. (aka Google), InfoLinks, Meta Platforms Inc, and Monster Insights LLC to perform services such as advertising, or to collect information about your interactions with our Website. These services use cookies and similar technologies to gather data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activities. The information collected by these third-party services is used for analytics and advertising purposes. You can review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they collect and process data:

Please note that we do not have control over the data collected by these third-party services, and their practices are subject to their respective privacy policies.

This Site is affiliated with Adapex INC for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Adapex INC will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. Learn more about Adapex’s data usage here.” https://adapex.io/privacy-policy/

4. Commenting Applications and Services:

Please note that our Website may use applications or services that allow comments, such as the Facebook comment plugin operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Facebook”).

The Facebook comment plugin allows you to leave comments and interact with other users. Your use of the Facebook comment plugin is subject to Facebook’s terms and policies. You understand and acknowledge that Facebook solely controls the data collected through the comment plugin and its storage. For more information, please review Facebook’s Privacy Policy here. Instructions for data deletion can be found here.

Additionally, please be aware that comments made using applications or services on this Website are not private and are visible to the public at large.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

6. Your Choices:

You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

7. Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. We do not accept liability for unintentional disclosure.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the Privacy Policy.