Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or subscribing to Flingjore Independent News (accessible via Substack, flingjore.com, or news.flingjore.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use or subscribe to our publication.

2. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content published on Flingjore Independent News, including but not limited to text, original reporting, investigative data, graphics, logos, and the “Flingjore” brand, is the exclusive property of Flingjore Independent News and Jay Keller, unless otherwise noted.

* Permitted Use: You may share links to our content and use short excerpts (up to 100 words) with clear credit and a backlink to the original article.

* Prohibited Use: You may not reproduce, distribute, or syndicate full articles, photos, or significant portions of our reporting without prior written permission. Automated scraping of this website is strictly prohibited.

3. Accuracy and Corrections

Flingjore Independent News adheres to rigorous journalistic standards. However, news is often a developing situation. We provide information “as is” and make no warranties regarding the immediate completeness or accuracy of breaking news. We reserve the right to correct errors as they are discovered.

4. User Conduct and Commenting

We encourage open discussion. However, we reserve the right to remove any comments or terminate the accounts of subscribers who:

* Post defamatory, abusive, or hateful content.

* Engage in harassment or doxxing.

* Post spam or promotional links.

* Violate the intellectual property rights of others.

By posting a comment, you grant Flingjore Independent News a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, display, and publish your comment in connection with our reporting.

5. Third-Party Links

Our reporting often links to external websites, government documents, or other news outlets for context. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Flingjore Independent News, Jay Keller, and our affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the site or reliance on information provided in our reporting. This publication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or financial advice.

7. Subscriptions and Refunds

Paid subscriptions are processed through Substack Inc. We reserve the right to change subscription rates with reasonable notice. Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis or in accordance with Substack’s standard policies.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

9. Contact Information

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