1. Use of the Carolina Journal Website and Services
You may use our website and services only for lawful purposes. You agree not to use our website or services in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our operations, or interfere with any other person’s use of the website or services. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our systems, accounts, servers, or networks.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content on our website—including text, graphics, logos, videos, images, documents, podcasts, and other materials—is owned by or licensed to Carolina Journal and the John Locke Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Content created by Carolina Journal may be republished free of charge under the terms set out in Section 3 (Republishing Carolina Journal Content). Content licensed to us from third parties—such as licensed images—is not covered by that permission and remains subject to the licensor’s terms.
You may view, download, or print content for personal, noncommercial use, provided that you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. Any other use requires prior written permission from Carolina Journal unless otherwise permitted by Section 3 or by law.
3. Republishing Carolina Journal Content
We want Carolina Journal’s work to reach the largest possible audience. You may republish Carolina Journal content—articles, opinion columns, podcasts, video, and original graphics—in print, on the web, or in a newsletter, free of charge, provided that you follow the conditions below.
Content eligible for republication. This permission applies to content created by Carolina Journal. It does not apply to content licensed to us from third parties, such as licensed images. If a photo, illustration, or other asset carries a credit to an outside source, you must obtain permission from that source separately or substitute your own.
Required attribution. Every republication must:
- Identify the work as originally published by Carolina Journal and credit the original author.
- Include a hyperlink back to the original article on carolinajournal.com.
- In web republications, include a
<link rel="canonical">tag pointing to the original Carolina Journal URL. - Preserve any in-article credits, source notes, corrections, and disclosures.
Recommended credit line: “This article was originally published by Carolina Journal. Read the original here: [link].”
No substantive edits. You may make minor edits for style, grammar, or to conform to your publication’s house style, and you may shorten the work to fit space. You may not change the meaning, alter quotations, or remove material disclosures. If you shorten the work significantly, please note that it has been edited for length.
No resale or syndication. You may not sell republished content individually, sell advertising specifically against an individual republished item, place republished content behind a paywall, or syndicate it to other outlets. Standard advertising on the page or newsletter in which republished content appears is permitted.
No implied endorsement. You may not use Carolina Journal’s name, marks, or logos in a way that suggests Carolina Journal endorses your publication, product, organization, candidate, or cause.
Corrections and removal. If Carolina Journal issues a correction or retraction, we ask that you update or remove the republished content promptly. Carolina Journal reserves the right to revoke republication permission for any item or any republisher at any time.
Questions. Email [email protected] with questions about a specific item or use case.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Carolina Journal does not control and is not responsible for the content, terms, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites or services.
5. Donations, Event Registrations, and Transactions
Donations, ticket purchases, event registrations, and other transactions made through our website or services may be processed by third-party providers. By submitting payment or registration information, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. Carolina Journal reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any transaction or registration if necessary to protect our operations, comply with law, or address suspected fraud or misuse.
6. Event Refunds
Carolina Journal may offer refunds for Carolina Journal-sponsored events in accordance with the applicable event terms or event-specific refund policies. Unless otherwise stated for a specific event, refund requests should be made in advance of the event or promptly after the event if a participant is dissatisfied.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Carolina Journal disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted availability. We do not warrant that our website or services will be error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Carolina Journal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, our website or services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Carolina Journal and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your misuse of our website or services.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
12. SMS Terms and Conditions
This section applies if you provide your mobile phone number and agree to receive text messages from Carolina Journal. By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive promotional and marketing messages, donation solicitations, notifications, event-related messages, and customer service communications from Carolina Journal.
SMS Consent. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase or donation.
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13. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms of Use, contact us:
- Mailing address:
John Locke Foundation
4800 Six Forks Rd. Suite 220
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
- Phone: 919-828-3876
- General inquiries: [email protected]
- Reprint requests: [email protected]