Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: September 23, 2025
Welcome to Farmville Heartbeat. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, newsletter, and services. By subscribing to our newsletter or using our website, you agree to these Terms.
Our Services
Farmville Heartbeat provides and/or may provide in the future:
- Weekly newsletters about Farmville, Virginia area events
- Event listings and local information
- Advertising opportunities for local businesses
- Premium content (when available)
- Contest and promotional opportunities
User Submissions
Submitting Content
You may submit event information, tips, photos, or other content via email to editors@farmvilleheartbeat.com.
By submitting content, you:
- Grant us the right to use, edit, and publish your submission
- Confirm you own all rights to the submitted content
- Agree that submissions may be edited for length, clarity, or appropriateness
- Understand that we have no obligation to publish any submission
Content Standards
All submissions must:
- Be relevant to the Farmville, VA area
- Be accurate to the best of your knowledge
- Not violate any laws or third-party rights
- Not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material
- Not include spam or promotional content unrelated to local events
We reserve the right to reject or remove any content that violates these standards.
Accuracy of Information
We strive to provide accurate event information but rely on publicly available sources and user submissions. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of event information. Events may be cancelled, rescheduled, or changed without notice. Always verify event details with the organizing venue or entity before attending.
Use of Our Content
Permitted Uses
You may:
- Forward our newsletters to others
- Share event information from our publications
- Quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes
We request that you credit "Farmville Heartbeat" when sharing our content.
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Republish entire newsletters or substantial portions without permission
- Use our content for competing commercial purposes
- Modify our content in misleading ways
- Remove attribution or copyright notices
Paid Services
Advertising
Local businesses may purchase advertising space in our newsletter or on our website. Advertising rates and terms will be provided separately. Payment is required before advertisement placement.
Premium Content
We may offer premium subscriptions or content for a fee. Terms and pricing for premium services will be clearly disclosed at the time of purchase.
Refund Policy
The basic weekly Farmville Heartbeat events newsletter is provided to subscribers at no cost. All sales of any other products or services we provide are final unless otherwise stated. Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for technical issues or service failures.
Contests and Promotions
When we conduct contests, giveaways, or promotions, additional terms will apply. Participation constitutes acceptance of those specific terms. Contest rules will be clearly posted and may include eligibility restrictions, entry methods, and prize details.
Website Features
As we develop additional website features, additional terms may apply. We will notify users of significant changes to available services.
Intellectual Property
Our newsletter content, website design, and branding are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. User submissions become our property upon submission, though we respect original authorship for attribution purposes.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference, explains how we collect and use your information.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free content, or that our services will meet your specific needs.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Virginia law, Farmville Heartbeat is not liable for:
- Inaccurate or outdated event information
- Cancelled or changed events
- Any damages resulting from your use of our services
- Third-party content or actions
Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim.
User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Submit false or misleading information
- Interfere with our services or security measures
- Use our services for spam or unauthorized marketing
- Impersonate others or provide false identity information
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time for violation of these Terms. You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link or by emailing us.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced in our newsletter or on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Virginia Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Virginia law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Prince Edward County, Virginia.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Farmville Heartbeat
308B S. Main St. #444
Farmville, VA 23901
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