Welcome to Insights by the Fireside! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at https://insightsbythefireside.me (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site. Let’s keep this clear and fair for everyone.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting or interacting with Insights by the Fireside, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. We may update these terms from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
2. Use of the Site
- Permitted Use: The Site is intended for personal, non-commercial use. You may read, share, and comment on our content as permitted, provided you comply with these terms. You may quote excerpts of our content for reviews, commentary, or educational purposes, provided you credit Insights by the Fireside and adhere to fair use principles under U.S. copyright law.
- Prohibited Actions: You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms.
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without explicit permission, except as allowed under fair use or with proper attribution.
- Post or transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content, including spam, malware, or defamatory material.
- Attempt to interfere with the Site’s functionality, including hacking or introducing viruses.
- Do not scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data or content from the Site without our express permission.
- Do not impersonate others or create false accounts to interact with the Site.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on Insights by the Fireside, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, videos, logos, and design elements (collectively, “Content”), is the exclusive property of Insights by the Fireside or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. We retain full ownership and rights to all Content, including any original works created for or published on the Site.
Requests for Use: If you wish to use our Content beyond fair use (e.g., for commercial purposes or republication), please contact us at brian@insightsbythefireside.me to request permission.
Your Rights: You may view and share Content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you attribute [Your Blog Name] as the source. Limited quotations for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes are permitted under fair use, with proper credit.
Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from our Content without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our Content may result in legal action to protect our intellectual property rights.
4. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, guest posts, or other content to the Site:
- You grant Insights by the Fireside a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Site and related platforms (e.g., social media promotions).
- You confirm that your content is original, does not infringe on third-party rights, and complies with these terms.
- We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user-generated content at our discretion, especially if it violates these terms or our community standards.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services for your convenience. We do not endorse or control these third parties, and we’re not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Access these links at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Insights by the Fireside is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Content on the Site is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice (e.g., legal, financial, or medical).
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Insights by the Fireside, its owners, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content. This includes damages from errors, omissions, or interruptions in service.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Insights by the Fireside, its owners, and affiliates from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from your violation of these terms or your use of the Site.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these terms or engage in conduct we deem harmful to the Site or its users.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of North Carolina/USA. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in the courts of Mecklenburg County District Court, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please reach out to us at brian@insightsbythefireside.me.
Last Updated: July 15, 2025
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