Terms of Use

Effective Date: 17 july 2025

Welcome to IL Weekly , a publication operated by IL Weekly Media. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) outline the rules and expectations that apply when you access or interact with this website. By continuing to browse, click, read, or otherwise use the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, we kindly ask that you exit the website now.

1. Definitions

Let’s get on the same page:

  • “Company” refers to IL Weekly Media, including our team, partners, editors, and affiliates.
  • “User” or “You” refers to anyone who visits, interacts with, or contributes to this website.
  • “Content” includes everything hosted here, text, videos, graphics, audio, data, and visual assets.
  • “User Contributions” means any submissions, uploads, guest pieces, or comments provided by users.
  • “Interactive Services” refers to comments, forums, polls, or any other feature that enables user interaction.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the website, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old and capable of entering into binding legal agreements. If you’re using the site on behalf of a company, institution, or group, you represent that you have full authority to accept these Terms on its behalf.

3. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. When we do, the updated Terms will appear here with a new effective date. Continued use of the website means you accept the revised version.

  1. Access and Account Security

We may limit or restrict access to certain areas of the Website at our discretion. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on IL Weekly is either owned by IL Weekly Media or licensed for our use. This includes original journalism, photography, layout, logos, and design elements. You may not copy, republish, modify, or distribute any content without express written consent from us or the appropriate rights holder.

6. User Contributions

By submitting any content to IL Weekly, you retain ownership but grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, edit, and distribute your content across our platforms. You are solely responsible for your submissions.

Do not post content that:

  • Violates any law or regulation
  • Is obscene, defamatory, or threatening
  • Infringes on intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Contains malware, spam, or harmful code

We reserve the right to remove or refuse to publish any content at our discretion.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use this website to:

  • Break any applicable law or regulation
  • Harm or exploit minors
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Spread advertising or spam

Disrupt the normal function or security of the website.

8. External Links

This website may include links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. IL Weekly does not control or endorse any third-party content and is not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from your use of them.

9. No Warranties

All content is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information. Your use of this website is solely at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IL Weekly will not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the website or any linked content, even if we were advised of the possibility.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend and indemnify IL Weekly, its staff, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, or costs resulting from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any legal dispute shall be handled exclusively in a court located in Illinois.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to IL Weekly at any time and for any reason, including violations of these Terms. This can happen with or without prior notice.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy and other posted legal notices, constitute the full agreement between you and IL Weekly regarding the website.

15. Contact Us

Got questions about these Terms or how we operate? We’re here to help.

Email: [email protected]

Website: ilweekly

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