Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: March 22, 2025
Welcome to TXBIZNEWS, the #1 source for Texas business news, operated by the Texas Association of Business. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, www.txbiznews.com (the “Site”), and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and TXBIZNEWS (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We may update these Terms at our discretion, with changes effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Site on behalf of an entity, you warrant that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. Use of the Site
A. Permitted Use
You may use the Site to access news and information about Energy, Manufacturing, Y’all Street, Tech & AI, Space & Defense, and Trade, as provided by TXBIZNEWS.
Use must comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
B. Prohibited Use
You may not:
Copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content without permission, beyond fair use under U.S. copyright law.
Use the Site for illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purposes (e.g., spamming, hacking, or distributing malware).
Interfere with the Site’s operation (e.g., via bots, scraping, or denial-of-service attacks).
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
4. Intellectual Property
Our Content: All text, images, logos, and other materials on the Site (“Content”) are owned by The Texas Association of Business or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute Content without written consent, except as allowed by law (e.g., brief quotations with attribution).
User Submissions: By submitting comments, feedback, or other content (“User Content”), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce it on the Site. You retain ownership but warrant that your User Content does not infringe third-party rights.
5. User Accounts
If the Site offers accounts (e.g., for newsletters or comments), you are responsible for:
Keeping your login credentials secure.
All activity under your account.
We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, at our sole discretion.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may link to external websites or feature third-party content (e.g., news sources, ads). We are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or terms. Your interactions with third parties are at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers
As-Is Basis: The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied (e.g., accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose).
News Accuracy: While we strive for factual reporting, we do not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of news content, much of which is sourced from public information.
No Advice: Content is for informational purposes only and not professional advice (e.g., financial or legal).
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Texas Association of Business, and our affiliates, officers, and agents are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages (e.g., lost profits, data loss) arising from your use of the Site.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Texas Association of Business, and our affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, with or without notice, for any reason—including violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases, but these Terms’ provisions (e.g., liability, indemnification) survive.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Disputes: Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in state or federal courts in Travis County, Texas. You waive objections to jurisdiction or venue.
12. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms, alongside our Privacy Policy, constitute the full agreement between you and us.
Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remain in effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce a right does not waive it.
Assignment: We may assign these Terms; you may not without our consent.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms, use our contact landing page.