Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of moderateindependent.com (“the Site”), operated by Moderate Independent (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use immediately.

Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Intellectual Property

All content published on this Site — including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and site design — is the property of Moderate Independent or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any material from this Site without prior written consent, except for brief excerpts used in commentary or review with proper attribution.

Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to collect or harvest data from the Site through automated means, use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems, or frame or mirror any part of the Site without written permission.

User Conduct

If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Site, you agree not to post material that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise unlawful. We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion and without notice. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Site.

Disclaimers

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations — express or implied — regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any information. News coverage and editorial commentary reflect conditions and perspectives at the time of publication and may not account for subsequent developments. The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Moderate Independent and its editors, writers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, revenue, or goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We have no control over the content or practices of external sites and accept no responsibility for them.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located within the United States.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please visit our contact page.