Terms of Service for Alabama Live and Its Authors
Effective Date: 6/17/2025
Welcome to Alabama Live, your go-to platform for discovering shopping, dining, entertainment, adventure, and opportunity throughout the great state of Alabama — the Heart of Dixie. By accessing, contributing to, or otherwise using Alabama Live https://www.alabamalive.org/, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service ("Terms").
1. Overview
Alabama Live is a community-powered guide, open to residents, visitors, and contributors ("Authors") who wish to share their unique insights, stories, and recommendations across Alabama. This platform is owned and operated by Alabama Live ("we," "us," or "our").
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 or have a legal guardian's permission to use or contribute to Alabama Live. By using this site, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
3. Content Guidelines for Authors
As an Alabama Live Author, you agree to:
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Submit only original content that you have the right to publish.
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Focus on Alabama-based subjects, including local events, businesses, destinations, food, culture, and people.
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Avoid posting any harmful, defamatory, or misleading content.
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Disclose any sponsorships, affiliations, or compensation related to your content.
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Understand that all submitted content may be edited, formatted, and shared across our network for clarity, consistency, and promotional use.
We reserve the right to refuse, edit, or remove any content that does not align with the spirit or standards of Alabama Live.
4. Intellectual Property
You retain copyright over any original content you submit. Still, by contributing, you grant Alabama Live a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and promote your content on our websites, social media, email, and promotional materials.
All Alabama Live branding, logos, and site content not provided by the Authors are the property of [Insert Owner Name] and may not be reused without express permission.
5. Community Conduct
We encourage positive, respectful interactions among contributors and readers. You agree not to:
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Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or contributors
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Use the platform for spam, self-promotion unrelated to Alabama, or deceptive practices
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Upload viruses or malicious code
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Attempt to interfere with platform functionality or security
6. Use of the Platform
You agree to use Alabama Live only for lawful purposes. Any use that could harm the platform's integrity or community is strictly prohibited.
7. Termination of Use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access or Author status at our sole discretion, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that undermines the purpose of Alabama Live.
8. Disclaimers
All information provided on Alabama Live is for general informational purposes only. We do not guarantee any content's accuracy, reliability, or completeness. Use of the platform is at your own risk.
We are not responsible for the outcome of any business, travel, or other decision based on Alabama Live content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Alabama Live and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the platform.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued platform use following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Ad Subscriptions:
All ad subscription purchases are final. You may cancel your subscription anytime; however, no refunds will be issued for payments already made. We do not guarantee any sales from your ads, only visibility.12. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Contact Us
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Disclaimer:
We are not affiliated with or endorsed by WSFA 12 News' "Alabama Live" news program or the legendary country music band Alabama. All references are made with respect and admiration.
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