Effective Date: 06/30/2026 Last Updated: [06/30/2026
Welcome to theoregonbuzz.com (the “Site”), published by Local Buzz Media, LLC (“Oregon Buzz,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and the Oregon Buzz email newsletter (together, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Services.
1. Who We Are
Oregon Buzz is a statewide Oregon news newsletter and website, delivering local news and community content to readers across Oregon.
2. Using Our Services
You may use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site or newsletter content in any way that violates applicable law
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content from the Site, except as permitted by our robots.txt or with our written permission
- Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our articles or other content without permission, except for personal, non-commercial use or as allowed under fair use
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site, its servers, or networks
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services
- Impersonate Oregon Buzz or falsely claim affiliation with us
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our forms or newsletter signup
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Services for anyone who violates these Terms.
3. Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to the Oregon Buzz newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us, including news roundups and occasional sponsored content clearly marked as such. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us at hello@bendbuzz.com.
We may change the frequency, format, or content of the newsletter at our discretion.
4. Content and Intellectual Property
Our content. All articles, graphics, logos, the Oregon Buzz name and wordmark, and other original content on the Site and in our newsletter are owned by Oregon Buzz or our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not republish full articles or substantial portions of our content without our written permission.
User submissions. If you submit content to us (tips, photos, survey responses, comments, etc.), you grant Oregon Buzz a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish that content in connection with our Services. You confirm that you have the right to submit that content and that it doesn’t infringe on anyone else’s rights.
Third-party content. The Site may include content or links sourced from or referencing third parties. We aren’t responsible for the accuracy of third-party content and don’t endorse it unless stated otherwise.
5. Advertising and Sponsored Content
Oregon Buzz generates revenue through advertising and sponsored content. Sponsored newsletter sections and posts are clearly labeled (for example, “Sponsored By” or “Together With”). The Site also displays third-party advertising served through advertising networks, which may use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.
We are not responsible for the products, services, or claims made by advertisers or sponsors. Any transactions or interactions you have with advertisers are solely between you and that advertiser.
6. Accuracy of Content
We strive to report accurate, well-sourced local news and information, but the Services are provided for general informational purposes only. Content on the Site and in the newsletter should not be relied upon as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. If you notice an error, please let us know at hello@bendbuzz.com and we’ll do our best to correct it promptly.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site or newsletter will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Oregon Buzz and its founder, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Services — including but not limited to reliance on news content or advertiser interactions.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Oregon Buzz and its founder from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site and newsletter may contain links to third-party websites. We don’t control and aren’t responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.
11. Changes to the Services or These Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time; changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Oregon.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Reach out to:
Local Buzz Media, LLC at hello@bendbuzz.com