Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Agreement
Updated January 19, 2006
Free State Communications is very sensitive to issues of individual privacy on the Internet. To that end, we provide the following policy on the use of information gathered on ktka.com:
Categories of information collected
• ktka.com gathers identifying information about individuals only when individuals provide that information on a voluntary basis such as on our comment forums and for our SMS and email alerts.
Third parties
It is not the policy of Free State Communications to sell or make available such information to unrelated third parties; occasionally such information may be shared with other divisions of The World Company, the parent company of Free State Communications. We may inform advertisers of the results of such analyses. And under any circumstance, ktka.com will refer only to general, aggregate usage data from these analyses - never specific identifying information.
• ktka.com performs statistical analyses of its server logs to study the use and popularity of various areas of our site. We also look at IP addresses to analyze where we are getting our audience.
• Users should keep in mind that, when posting their user name or e-mail address on bulletin boards or in other user-posted content areas, that information, along with any information in their postings, can be read by any third parties and may result in unsolicited messages from other posters or third parties. ktka.com has no control over that.
• ktka.com may make use of or refer to user-posted content for the purposes of promotion of 49abcnews.com. This will mainly involve taking screen shots of a particular area of the site and using that screen shot as a graphic in an advertisement. ktka.com makes no claim of ownership to such user-posted content.
• ktka.com employs 'cookies' in circumstances that require session data or require user verification.
Process to remove your personal information
Most of our services include information on how to remove your information and cancel the service. You may alternatively send us an email at webproducers@49abcnews.com requesting the services and information you would like removed.Changes to this policy & effective dates
ktka.com reserves the right to change this policy at any time. The effective date of this policy shall be reflected by the updated date at the top of this page.Have a question not covered here? Drop us a line.
Terms of Use Agreement
By accessing or using the web site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below. Free State Communications may change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of said web site at any time. Free State Communications may modify this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon either posting of the modified Agreement or notifying you. You agree to review the Agreement periodically to be aware of such modifications and your continued access or use of the web site shall be deemed your acceptance of the modified Agreement.
FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY OPINIONS, ADVICE, SERVICES, MERCHANDISE, ACCESS TO OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED OR REFERENCED IN FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS WEB SITES. USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITES OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.
None of the information contained in this web site shall be construed as an indication of Free State Communications’ views, opinions or recommendations, or endorsement thereof. Except as specifically stated otherwise, Free State Communications does not endorse, operate, control, guarantee or assume responsibility for any product, brand, method, treatment, information, resource, hyperlink, services on or access to Free State Communications web sites, in any way.
In consideration for your use as a visitor to or advertiser on the web site, you agree that in no event will Free State Communications or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site or any site linked to this web site, be liable to you in any manner whatsoever for any decision made or action or non-action taken by you in reliance upon or access to the information, advertising, e-commerce or other services provided through the web site, even if you advise Free State Communications of errors or the possibility of any claims or damages.
In regards to health care, real estate, investment, automotive and any other area, Free State Communications web site area information, resources and links found on this site and the material and content contained therein is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, service, diagnosis, interaction or treatment. Users of these areas should not rely exclusively on information provided in these areas for their own health care, real estate, investment, automotive and other needs. All specific questions should be presented to your own professional health care, real estate, investment, automotive and other professional.
The images and materials found in the web sites are copyrighted or otherwise proprietary and may be downloaded or reprinted for personal use only, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained herein. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any document, photograph or graphic in whole or in part for redistribution is expressly prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from Free State Communications. Should any visitor to Free State Communication’s web sites provide information, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas or any material through the feedback or forum mechanisms located in the web sites, Free State Communications shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such information and shall be free to reproduce, delete, use, disclose and distribute the information to others without limitation.
You agree to not:
- a. Upload, post, distribute, e-mail or otherwise publish or make available on Free State Communications web sites any libelous, defamatory, obscene, harmful, vulgar, threatening, tortious, harassing, abusive, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, racially or ethnically objectionable, or otherwise illegal material;
- b. Upload, post, distribute, e-mail or otherwise publish or make available on Free State Communications web sites any content that you do not have a right to make available under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
- c. Upload, post, distribute, e-mail or otherwise publish or make available on Free State Communications web sites any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party;
- d. Upload, post, distribute, e-mail or otherwise publish or make available on Free State Communications web sites any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation; or
- e. Upload, post, distribute, e-mail or otherwise publish or make available on Free State Communications web sites any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.
- f. Any submissions you make may be edited, removed, modified, published or displayed by Free State Communications without prior notice at its sole discretion.
You represent, warrant, covenant (a) that no materials of any kind submitted to Free State Communications web sites will (i) violate, plagiarize or infringe on the rights of any third party; or (ii) contain libelous or otherwise unlawful material; and (b) that you are at least eighteen (18) years old. You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Free State Communications and its officers, directors, owners, agents and employees from all liability and costs incurred by those indemnified in connection with any claim arising out of any breach by you of this agreement.
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE WORLD COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS WEB SITES; (ii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS WEB SITES; (v) DOWNLOADING AND/OR USING ANY SOFTWARE OR MATERIAL FROM OR THROUGH FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGES OR (vi) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO FREE STATE COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGES.
