TERMS OF USE

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of carney.co and related online properties (collectively, the “Site”), including The Daily Carnage newsletter and sponsorship and advertising services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Ownership and Operator

The Site is owned and operated by:

3. Eligibility

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction and capable of entering into a binding agreement to use the Site.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or networks
• Upload malicious code or harmful materials
• Use automated tools (scrapers, crawlers, bots) without written permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Use the Site in violation of applicable laws or regulations

We may suspend or terminate your access for violations of these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, trademarks, videos, and design elements, is owned by Carney or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without express written consent.

6. Sponsorships, Classified Ads, and Paid Services

All purchases of sponsorships, classified ads, or related services are subject to:

• The Daily Carnage Classified Ads Terms & Conditions,
• Any creative, formatting, or submission guidelines, and
• Carney’s content standards.

All payments are processed through third-party providers (Stripe or PayPal). Carney does not store payment card information.

Refund Policy

All sales are final. Refunds, if any, are provided solely at our discretion and on a case-by-case basis. Carney is not obligated to issue refunds under any circumstances.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. Carney is not responsible for the content or practices of third parties. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Carney disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Continuous or error-free operation

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Pennsylvania law:

• Carney shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill.
• Carney’s total liability for claims arising out of or related to the Site or Services shall not exceed the greater of:
  • (a) the amount paid by you for the specific Service giving rise to the claim in the three months preceding the incident; or
  • (b) one hundred dollars ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Carney, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site or Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your advertising or sponsorship submissions
• Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights

11. Modifications to the Site or Terms

We may modify the Site and these Terms at any time. If material changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You consent to this jurisdiction.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at our discretion. Upon termination, sections concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law shall survive.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, contact: