Back to Home # Terms of Service ## The TX Scoop **Last Updated: February 24, 2025** Welcome to The TX Scoop! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website (thetxscoop.com), our newsletter services including SMTX Life (smtxlife.com), and any other related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by The TX Scoop ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services. ### 1. Account Registration 1.1. To subscribe to our newsletters, you may need to provide certain information, such as your name, email address, and location. 1.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with your account and for all activities that occur under your account. 1.3. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and keep your information up-to-date. ### 2. Newsletter Subscription 2.1. Our newsletters are currently free of charge. We reserve the right to modify this in the future with appropriate notice. 2.2. By subscribing to our newsletters, you consent to receive regular email communications from us regarding local news, events, and other content related to the specific communities we cover. 2.3. You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter or by contacting us directly. ### 3. User Conduct 3.1. You agree not to use our Services to: - Violate any applicable laws or regulations - Infringe upon the rights of others - Submit false or misleading information - Distribute viruses or any other harmful computer code - Engage in spamming or other unsolicited communication - Interfere with the proper functioning of our Services 3.2. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Services for users who violate these Terms. ### 4. Content Submission 4.1. If you submit any content to us (such as town suggestions, feedback, or other user-generated content), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with our Services. 4.2. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit and that the content does not infringe any third-party rights. ### 5. Intellectual Property 5.1. All content on our Services, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by or licensed to The TX Scoop and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. 5.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or use any content from our Services without our prior written permission. ### 6. Third-Party Links 6.1. Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The TX Scoop. 6.2. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities. ### 7. Disclaimers 7.1. OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 7.2. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. 7.3. We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information in our newsletters but cannot guarantee that all information is complete or current. ### 8. Limitation of Liability 8.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TX SCOOP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES. 8.2. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for using our Services during the twelve (12) months prior to the claim. ### 9. Indemnification 9.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The TX Scoop and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our Services or violation of these Terms. ### 10. Changes to Terms 10.1. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website or through other communications. 10.2. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the modified Terms. ### 11. Governing Law 11.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 11.2. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms or your use of our Services shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Texas. ### 12. Severability 12.1. 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 so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect. ### 13. Entire Agreement 13.1. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The TX Scoop regarding our Services and supersede any prior agreements. ### 14. Contact Information 14.1. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: The TX Scoop Email: legal@thetxscoop.com Address: [Your Physical Address] Thank you for using The TX Scoop!