Last Updated: Decemeber 31, 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by The Wheeling Herald (“we,” “us,” or “our”) (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
The Site is provided for informational and journalistic purposes only. You agree to use the Site in a lawful manner and not to engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other user’s access.
2. Intellectual Property
Original content on the Site, including articles, text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to The Wheeling Herald and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Use of the Site does not grant you any ownership rights in our content. Any use beyond personal, non-commercial viewing must comply with our Copyright Notice.
3. User Submissions
If you submit content to The Wheeling Herald, including tips, comments, feedback, letters to the editor, or correction requests, you represent that:
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You have the right to submit the content
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The content does not violate any law or third-party rights
By submitting content, you grant The Wheeling Herald a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish such content in connection with our journalistic activities.
4. Accuracy and Editorial Independence
While we strive for accuracy, The Wheeling Herald does not guarantee that all content is error-free or complete. Editorial decisions, including corrections, updates, and retractions, are made at our sole discretion in accordance with our editorial policies.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. The Wheeling Herald does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Wheeling Herald disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Wheeling Herald shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Wheeling Herald, its editors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Site or our operations.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
Email: legal@wheelingherald.com
The Wheeling Herald
Wheeling, West Virginia