ProAV Newswire Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using ProAV Newswire, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not accept these terms, you must not use our services. These terms apply to all users submitting press releases and using the website.
2. Content Ownership and Responsibility
The issuing entity (individual, organization or company) is fully responsible for the content of each press release. This includes ensuring the release complies with laws, does not infringe upon third-party rights, and is factually accurate. Each submission must include a validated contact directly from the issuing entity, even if submitted by a PR agency; a different media contact can be used in the body of the press release).
The submitting entity agrees that it has the authority to publish the content and acknowledges full responsibility for any consequences of the release.
3. Indemnification
The issuing entity agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ProAV Newswire, its affiliates, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, or legal costs arising from the content of a press release. If a legal dispute or claim arises due to the content, the issuing entity will bear the legal costs incurred by ProAV Newswire.
4. Editorial Standards
ProAV Newswire reserves the right to review, edit, or reject any press release that does not meet our editorial standards. These standards ensure that content is accurate, clear, relevant to the ProAV industry, and legally compliant.
We will not accept press releases that:
- Do not adhere to standard press release and journalistic style (e.g., AP Stylebook)
- Contain false, misleading, or defamatory content
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Include offensive or inappropriate language
- Are advertisements aimed solely at selling products or services
- Are blog-style posts or informal opinion pieces
- Contain sexually explicit content or links to such material
- Violate link guidelines (limit 1 link per 125 words; 5 links maximum per press release)
- Reprints of articles, news, or other copyrighted materials
- Are duplicate content or press releases submitted multiple times
- Are intended to harm, defame, or express hatred toward any individual or group
- Do not align with the general standards or mission of ProAV Newswire
ProAV Newswire retains the sole discretion to reject or request revisions on submissions that do not align with these standards.
5. Limitations on Scope of Use
The use of ProAV Newswire is limited to submitting press releases for distribution, retrieving news, and reading materials made available through our services. You agree not to:
- Use the website to store, aggregate, or distribute content to compete with ProAV Newswire.
- Interfere with or disrupt the site or its servers.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with them.
- Submit content that infringes on third-party rights or is unlawful.
- Harass or harm any person or entity.
- Engage in unauthorized commercial activities without ProAV Newswire’s written consent.
Unauthorized use of ProAV Newswire may result in termination of access and legal consequences.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Your use of ProAV Newswire is at your own risk. The website, its content, and any services offered are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. ProAV Newswire makes no warranty that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted, or that it will meet your specific needs.
7. No Guarantee of Press Coverage
ProAV Newswire is a platform for the distribution of press releases and related content. The use of ProAV Newswire does not guarantee media coverage, publication, or any specific result. ProAV Newswire makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the likelihood of press coverage or the effectiveness of the distribution. No refunds or credits will be issued based on the level of coverage or attention a press release receives.
8. Limitation of Liability
ProAV Newswire will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the site or the materials on it. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, business interruptions, or loss of data.
9. Proprietary Rights
All materials on the ProAV Newswire site, including logos, trademarks, and content, are owned by ProAV Newswire or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use or reproduce any content without express written consent.
10. Termination of Service
ProAV Newswire reserves the right to suspend or terminate services at any time without notice. Users found to be in violation of these terms may have their accounts suspended or terminated.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the state of Oregon, specifically within Clackamas County. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Clackamas County.