Terms of Service

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Myersnews website at https://myersnews.com ("the Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Myersnews is an independent digital news publication based in Fort Myers, Florida, covering sports, lifestyle, and local community news in Lee County and the surrounding region.

Contact: info@myersnews.com · 412 Wilkinson Court, Fort Myers, FL 33901

2. Acceptable Use

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. By using the Site, you agree that you will not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our editorial content without prior written permission.
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract content from the Site without our consent.
• Attempt to interfere with the Site's operation, servers, or security measures.
• Use the Site to transmit spam, malware, or any harmful content.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation in any communication with us.
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws.

3. Intellectual Property

All editorial content, photographs, graphics, logos, and other materials published on the Site are the property of Myersnews or our contributors and are protected by United States and international copyright law. Nothing on the Site grants you a license to use our intellectual property without express written permission.

Fair use for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes may apply. When in doubt, contact us before republishing.

4. User-Submitted Content

If you submit story tips, letters, photos, or other content to us (via contact form or email), you grant Myersnews a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, publish, and adapt that content. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that the content does not infringe any third-party rights.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any linked website.

6. Advertising

The Site displays advertising served by Google Ads and potentially other networks. Advertisements are clearly labeled as such. Myersnews does not endorse the products or services advertised and is not responsible for the content of external ads.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of our reporting, but we do not guarantee that all content is accurate, complete, or current. News information may change rapidly and articles may reflect facts as known at the time of publication.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Myersnews and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any content published herein, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of the Site shall not exceed fifty US dollars ($50.00).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Myersnews, its staff, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Lee County, Florida.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms should be directed to:
info@myersnews.com
Subject line: "Terms of Service Inquiry"