Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to MunchNews. By accessing or using our website at cannabisnews.munchmakers.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MunchNews, a publication operated by MunchMakers ("we," "our," or "us").

2. Content Attribution and News Aggregation

MunchNews is a cannabis industry news aggregation and curation platform. Our content is derived from publicly available news sources across the cannabis industry.

Source Attribution

• All articles on MunchNews are based on original reporting from credited news sources
• We provide clear attribution and links to original source articles
• Our content represents summaries, analysis, and commentary on original reporting
• We do not claim ownership of facts or events reported by original sources

AI-Enhanced Content

Our platform uses artificial intelligence to:

• Summarize and rewrite news from original sources
• Generate contextual analysis and industry insights
• Create original commentary based on multiple sources
• Enhance content for clarity and accessibility

All AI-generated content is reviewed and approved by our editorial team before publication.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The original commentary, analysis, summaries, design, layout, and compilation of content on MunchNews are owned by MunchMakers and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Content

Original news content remains the property of the respective source publications. We respect intellectual property rights and provide proper attribution to all original sources.

Permitted Use

You may:

• Read and view content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our articles on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without permission
• Use automated tools to scrape or copy content from the Site
• Remove or alter copyright notices or attributions
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

When using MunchNews, you agree to:

• Be at least 21 years old (or the legal age for cannabis content in your jurisdiction)
• Provide accurate information when contacting us or submitting feedback
• Not use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Not attempt to interfere with the Site's operation or security
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws

5. Age Restrictions

MunchNews contains content related to the cannabis industry, including adult-use cannabis. By accessing the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 21 years of age, or the minimum legal age for cannabis-related content in your jurisdiction
• Your access to the Site complies with all applicable laws in your location
• You understand that cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction

We do not sell, distribute, or facilitate the sale of cannabis products. Our content is for informational and educational purposes only.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We make no warranties or representations about:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• The timeliness or currentness of information
• The suitability of content for any particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Site
• The security of the Site or transmitted information

Informational Purpose Only

Content on MunchNews is for informational purposes only and should not be considered:

• Legal advice or legal guidance
• Medical advice or medical recommendations
• Financial or investment advice
• Professional consultation of any kind

Always consult qualified professionals for legal, medical, or financial advice specific to your situation.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MUNCHNEWS AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site
• Damages arising from reliance on any content or information
• Damages resulting from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some limitations may not apply to you.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

MunchNews contains links to third-party websites and news sources. These links are provided for your convenience and reference.

We do not:

• Control or endorse third-party websites
• Accept responsibility for third-party content
• Warrant the accuracy of information on third-party sites
• Assume liability for your use of third-party sites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to those sites' terms and privacy policies.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MunchNews, MunchMakers, and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.

11. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MunchNews regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Contact Information

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