Welcome to Modesto Scoop. By accessing our website at modestoscoop.com or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website or subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Description of Service
Modesto Scoop provides a free weekly email newsletter featuring curated information about local events, activities, dining, and entertainment in Modesto, CA. Our newsletter is delivered every Friday.
We also maintain a website featuring archived newsletter issues, blog content, and the ability to submit event suggestions.
3. Newsletter Subscription
- Our newsletter subscription is free and uses a single opt-in process.
- By subscribing, you consent to receive our weekly newsletter and occasional promotional communications.
- You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
- We reserve the right to remove subscribers who report our emails as spam.
4. Event Submissions
We welcome event submissions from the community. By submitting an event:
- You represent that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish the submitted information.
- You understand that submission does not guarantee inclusion in our newsletter or website.
- We reserve full editorial discretion over which events to feature.
- You will not submit false, misleading, or inappropriate content.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on our website and in our newsletters, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Modesto Scoop or our content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may share our content for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. Commercial use or reproduction requires our written permission.
6. Third-Party Content and Links
Our newsletter and website may contain links to third-party websites and information about third-party events and businesses. We do not endorse and are not responsible for:
- The accuracy of third-party event information
- The content or practices of linked websites
- The quality of products or services offered by third parties
We recommend verifying event details directly with venues or organizers.
7. Advertising
Our newsletter and website may contain third-party advertisements. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their ads and the products or services they promote.
We do not accept political advertising. This includes ads for political candidates, parties, PACs, ballot measures, or politically-oriented organizations.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- Event information will be accurate or up-to-date
- Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Events listed will take place as scheduled
Always verify event details, including dates, times, and pricing, directly with venues or organizers before attending.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Modesto Scoop shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Reliance on event information that proves inaccurate
- Events that are cancelled or changed without notice
- Experiences at third-party venues or events
- Loss of data or business interruption
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Modesto Scoop and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through our newsletter or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: