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1. Use

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You are responsible for the content and accuracy of all news copy and other information submitted by you to PRMWire or entered into the Service (the "Submitted Materials"). You are also responsible for the content and accuracy of all news copy written by our subcontracted writers and approved by you. PRMWire is not responsible for any claims or falsified information made in a press release that we write and submit, or simply submit, on your behalf. Due to the volume of information we handle daily, we cannot be expected to fact-check all claims made on your website or in your order form. All Submitted Materials must follow PRMWire's editorial guidelines, which are subject to change at PRMWire's discretion. PRMWire's writers are not obliged to contact any client by phone at any time — all communications are conducted over email and requests for phone contact will be denied.

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PRMWire reserves the right to deny or edit any third-party submitted materials, provided that substantive edits will not be made without your consent. PRMWire also reserves the right to delete any press release from the website, remove it from distribution, or deny any press release submitted. Once a press release has gone live, PRMWire can only remove it from its own network and makes no warranty to remove it from any third-party networks or sites outside the PRMWire consolidated network.

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PRMWire submits all relevant packages to the Associated Press network for editorial review. However, as the AP is a third-party entity operating under its own internal protocol, PRMWire cannot guarantee distribution there. PRMWire only guarantees that releases from relevant packages will be submitted to the AP network — it is at the editors' discretion whether they choose to publish. This applies to all media outlets PRMWire submits to, with each individual site making its own editorial decisions.

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PRMWire is not responsible for the lifespan of your release on each third-party website. Some will host your release indefinitely; others may choose to remove old content after a period of time.

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All fees will be billed in U.S. dollars.

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3. Warranties & Limitation of Liability

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PRMWire's writers are subcontractors and PRMWire is not responsible for their actions outside the parameters set upon hiring. Should a writer act outside those parameters, they will be terminated and the assignment completed by another writer. Any material created by a writer is the client's responsibility upon approval. Should a client enter into a private agreement with a writer outside of PRMWire, PRMWire is released of all responsibility for that writer's subsequent actions.

E

Where PRMWire allows you to include an optional YouTube video with your release, inclusion cannot be guaranteed across all networks. The video will only be included via distribution channels that support it.

4. Indemnification

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You shall indemnify and hold harmless PRMWire, its affiliated companies, and its third-party vendors from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to any breach by you of any representations or warranties contained herein, or otherwise arising out of or relating to the Submitted Materials.

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5. Miscellaneous

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PRMWire facilities are governed by Federal and State regulations.

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Certain content available through the Service is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary rights of PRMWire and its affiliates, licensors, and/or service providers. You shall not use any trademarks, service marks, logos, or other content accessible through the Service other than as approved by PRMWire, nor modify, alter, or deface any intellectual property made available by PRMWire. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by PRMWire.

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You consent to receive communications from PRMWire electronically by email, by telephone, or by postal mail to the contact details provided with your account. PRMWire does not guarantee phone availability and reserves the right to communicate with clients via email at its discretion.

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By registering for the Service or submitting Submitted Materials, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity. PRMWire reserves the right to pursue all legal and equitable remedies, including terminating user accounts, should you violate these terms.

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You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account and shall abide by all applicable local, state, national, and foreign laws, treaties, and regulations in connection with your use of the Service. Your obligations shall be binding on your heirs, successors, and assigns.

G

While almost all PRMWire press releases make it into Google News, PRMWire cannot guarantee inclusion as Google is a third-party website operating under its own internal protocol. Though PRMWire cannot be held accountable for failure to publish in Google News, since it is an advertised part of the service, PRMWire will discuss reparations with clients who fail to get published on that network.

H

PRMWire reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions or its policies at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your consent to those changes.

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You acknowledge and agree that you and PRMWire are independent contractors, and nothing herein shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship. Neither party has authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the other.

J

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Maryland, exclusive of its conflict of law provisions. Any suit hereunder will be brought in the federal or state courts located in the State of Maryland, and you submit to the personal jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.