1. Acceptance of Terms

By using RGV Local News, you agree to these Terms, any policies linked from them (including our Privacy Policy and Satire Disclaimer), and applicable law. We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

2. Nature of the Site — Satire and Parody

RGV Local News is a satire and parody publication. Articles, headlines, quotes, images, cartoons, and “reporting” on this site are fictional or exaggerated for humor. They are not real news, not journalism, and not statements of fact about real people or events, unless we clearly label something otherwise.

Any resemblance to real persons, places, agencies, businesses, or news stories is for comedic effect or coincidence. Do not treat our content as a source for decisions, citations, or public record. For the full satire notice, see our Satire Disclaimer.

3. Content Use and Copyright

Content on this site — including text, illustrations, cartoons, logos, and design — is owned by or licensed to RGV Local News and protected by copyright and other laws. You may view and share links for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or sell our content wholesale without prior written permission, except for brief quotation with clear credit and a link back that also notes the material is satire.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the site for illegal activity or to harm the site, other users, or our systems;
• Harass, abuse, or threaten others;
• Attempt to impersonate RGV Local News staff or present our satire as real news in a deceptive way;
• Upload malware or interfere with the site’s operation.

We may suspend or block access for violations.

5. User Submissions

If you send tips, comments, emails, or other material to us, you grant RGV Local News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, edit, and publish that material in connection with the site (including as satire inspiration), unless we agree otherwise in writing. You are responsible for what you submit and must have the rights to send it. We may decline or remove submissions at our discretion.

6. No Warranty; Not Journalistic Accuracy

The site is provided “as is.” Because this is satire, we do not warrant that any article is accurate, complete, or suitable as news. We disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement to the fullest extent allowed by law.

7. Third-Party Links

We may link to third-party sites for context or convenience. We do not control or endorse those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Use them at your own risk.

8. Privacy

How we handle information is described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RGV Local News and its owners, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of (or inability to use) the site or reliance on any content — including treating satire as fact.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RGV Local News and its owners, contributors, and affiliates from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the site, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Courts in Texas shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms or the site, except where prohibited by law.

12. Changes and Termination

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time. We may terminate or restrict access for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Visit our About Us page for how to reach the desk.