Effective Date: April 20, 2025
Site Name: The Simplified News (https://thesimplifiednews.com)
Location of Operation: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Simplified News, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the website.

These terms apply to all users — visitors, subscribers, and contributors. We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to:

• Use the website for lawful purposes only

• Not to post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or violates any law

• Not to engage in any unauthorized access or attempts to disrupt the site’s functioning

CivicSignal reserves the right to block or remove users or comments that violate these terms.

3. Content Ownership & Usage

All content, unless otherwise stated, is owned by The Simplified News and protected by copyright under Canadian law. You may:

• Share excerpts or summaries with proper attribution and link back

• Not copy full articles without permission

• Not reproduce or distribute any content for commercial use without explicit written consent

User-submitted content (e.g. comments or tips) may be moderated, edited, or removed at our discretion.

4. Third-Party Links

The Simplified News may contain links to external websites or sources. These are provided for informational purposes only. We do not endorse, verify, or assume responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices.

Use of any third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.

5. Newsletter & Communications

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We respect your privacy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Simplified News provides news and opinion content “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the site.

Under no circumstances will The Simplified News or its team be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

• The use or inability to use our website

• Any unauthorized access to your data

• Any errors or omissions in our content

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.