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Welcome to LA Times Reporters (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website (the “Platform”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using the site.


1. About LA Times Reporters

LA Times Reporters is a Los Angeles–based online blogging and news-sharing platform. It provides global reporters, writers, and contributors with tools to create accounts and publish news, blogs, and opinion pieces.

We are not a traditional newspaper. Instead, we are a hosting platform for independent contributors. We do not guarantee, edit, fact-check, or endorse the accuracy of content published by users.


2. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to create an account.

  • By using this Platform, you confirm that you can legally agree to these Terms.


3. User Accounts

  • You must provide accurate registration details when creating an account.

  • You are solely responsible for safeguarding your username and password.

  • You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.


4. User Responsibilities

By publishing content on LA Times Reporters, you agree that:

  • You are fully responsible for the accuracy, legality, and originality of your content.

  • You will not publish:

    • False or misleading information.

    • Defamatory, hateful, discriminatory, or harassing material.

    • Copyrighted or trademarked material without permission.

    • Spam, malware, or harmful code.

  • You acknowledge that any legal claims, damages, or disputes arising from your content are your sole responsibility.


5. Content Ownership & Rights

  • You retain ownership of the content you create.

  • By posting, you grant LA Times Reporters a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to host, display, and distribute your content on our platform.

  • We may remove or restrict content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.


6. Platform Disclaimer

  • LA Times Reporters is a hosting service only.

  • We do not fact-check, monitor, or verify the reliability of user-generated content.

  • Published opinions, reports, or statements belong solely to the author.

  • We are not liable for errors, inaccuracies, or damages resulting from user-published content.


7. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All platform design, branding, and functionality belong to LA Times Reporters.

  • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or misuse of our services is prohibited.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • LA Times Reporters shall not be responsible for damages, losses, or claims resulting from user activity.

  • We provide the platform “as is” without warranties, either express or implied.

  • Use of the site is entirely at your own risk.


9. Termination of Accounts

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

  • Remove content that breaches our guidelines, laws, or third-party rights.


10. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their practices, security, or content.


11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the IN.


12. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our website means acceptance of the revised Terms.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact here