Terms of Use

Effective: April 6, 2026 — Please read these terms carefully before using thewestwoodtimes.com and all associated services.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and all digital services operated by The Westwood Times ("TWT," "we," "us," or "our"), including thewestwoodtimes.com, any newsletters, and any related publications. By accessing or using our services in any way — including reading an article — you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, reading, or otherwise using any part of thewestwoodtimes.com, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you are accessing our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have full authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Nature of Content — No Warranty of Accuracy

All content published on The Westwood Times — including all articles, reports, opinion pieces, commentary, and contributor submissions — is provided strictly for informational and entertainment purposes only. The Westwood Times makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, suitability, or truthfulness of any content on this site.

News and information can change rapidly, be based on incomplete sources, reflect the subjective judgment of individual contributors, or contain errors. You acknowledge that:

• Published articles reflect information available at or before the time of publication and may be incomplete, outdated, or subsequently contradicted by new information.
• The Westwood Times does not independently verify every fact, claim, or statement in every article, including articles submitted by credentialed contributors.
• Opinion, commentary, satire, and analysis pieces are expressions of individual viewpoint, not statements of objective fact, even when they describe real people, places, or events.
• No content on this site constitutes legal, financial, medical, professional, or any other form of expert advice. Do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything published on this site without first consulting a qualified professional.
• You read and use all content on this site entirely at your own risk.

The Westwood Times expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from your reliance on content published on this site, whether that content was produced by TWT staff or submitted by a third-party contributor.

3. Contributor-Submitted Content

The Westwood Times operates a contributor publishing system that permits certain credentialed third parties ("Contributors") to submit and publish articles directly to the site. Contributor-submitted content is the sole responsibility of the Contributor who submitted it. The Westwood Times is not the author of contributor content and does not adopt contributor content as its own editorial product.

With respect to contributor-submitted articles, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The Westwood Times does not pre-screen, fact-check, or editorially approve contributor submissions prior to publication.
• Contributor content may contain opinions, errors, inaccuracies, or statements that do not reflect the views or findings of The Westwood Times.
• The Westwood Times functions as a passive publisher of contributor content and claims no editorial responsibility for its accuracy or truthfulness.
• Pursuant to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230), The Westwood Times is not liable as the publisher or speaker of any contributor-submitted content.
• Any claims arising from contributor content — including claims of defamation, false statements of fact, invasion of privacy, or any other tort — must be directed to the individual Contributor, not to The Westwood Times.

Contributors who submit articles to The Westwood Times represent and warrant that their submissions are accurate to the best of their knowledge, do not defame any individual, do not infringe any third-party rights, and comply with all applicable laws. Contributors agree to fully indemnify The Westwood Times for any claims arising from their submitted content.

4. Opinion, Commentary, and Satire

The Westwood Times publishes opinion columns, editorial commentary, satire, and analysis in addition to news reporting. These pieces are presented as expressions of individual or editorial viewpoint. Statements made in opinion, commentary, or satire pieces — including statements about real individuals, organizations, or events — are not to be understood as assertions of objective fact. Reasonable readers will understand such content as opinion or rhetorical hyperbole, not literal statements of fact.

The Westwood Times is not liable for any claim arising from opinion, commentary, or satirical content published on this site, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including California Civil Code Section 48a and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

5. Intellectual Property

All original editorial content produced by The Westwood Times staff — including articles, photographs, graphics, and data visualizations — is the intellectual property of The Westwood Times and is protected under United States and international copyright law. Contributor-submitted content remains the intellectual property of the respective Contributor, who grants The Westwood Times a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to publish, display, and distribute that content.

You may share links to our content freely and quote brief excerpts for commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided the excerpt is attributed to The Westwood Times with a direct link to the original article and does not constitute a substantial reproduction of the original work. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles without express written permission. For licensing or syndication inquiries, contact thewestwoodtimes@gmail.com.

6. User Conduct

In using any interactive feature of our services, you agree not to submit content that is defamatory, harassing, abusive, threatening, obscene, discriminatory, or in violation of any applicable law. You agree not to impersonate any person or entity, post spam or unsolicited advertising, attempt unauthorized access to our systems, or interfere with the functioning of our services. We reserve the right to remove any content and terminate access for any user who violates these standards.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or cite third-party sources in the course of reporting. These links are provided for informational context only. The Westwood Times does not endorse and takes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WESTWOOD TIMES WEBSITE AND ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WESTWOOD TIMES AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO: (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES; (B) ANY CONTENT PUBLISHED ON THIS SITE, INCLUDING INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OR FALSE INFORMATION; (C) ANY CONTRIBUTOR-SUBMITTED CONTENT; OR (D) YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THIS SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00), REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Westwood Times and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of our services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) any content you submit or publish through our platform; or (d) your violation of any rights of any third party. This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of our services.

11. Corrections Policy

The Westwood Times is committed to correcting significant factual errors when they are brought to our attention and verified. To request a correction, contact thewestwoodtimes@gmail.com with the specific claim you believe to be inaccurate and supporting information. The decision to issue a correction, and the form that correction takes, is within the sole editorial discretion of The Westwood Times. The issuance or non-issuance of a correction does not constitute an admission of liability of any kind.

12. Modifications to Services and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THIS SITE.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, to report a legal concern, or to submit a DMCA takedown notice, contact us at thewestwoodtimes@gmail.com or write to: The Westwood Times, Legal Department, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

These Terms of Use are effective as of April 6, 2026. The Westwood Times reserves the right to update these Terms at any time.