Introduction
Welcome to White Collar Crime News (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”). By visiting or using our website located at https://whitecollarcrimenews.com/ (“Website”) you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms govern your relationship with the Website, its Content, Services, and Newsletters, as well as any other resources, publications, guides, and services offered by White Collar Crime News. You are advised to read these Terms carefully before entering our Website or availing yourself of our services. By using our Website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you must cease access to the Website and the Services. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change, modify, or replace any part of these Terms at any time, with or without notice, provided that your use of the Website following any changes to these Terms will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.
Information About White Collar Crime News
White Collar Crime News is a leading media platform at the intersection of legal compliance and the investigation, prosecution, and defense of white collar crime in America. Founded by legal professionals, journalists, and researchers, our objective is to help employees and employers understand how to best navigate white collar crime and legal compliance. We offer up-to-the-minute news alerts, plans for deeper research and commentary about recent cases, expert legal analysis of the latest breaking news, and wide-ranging information about fraud prevention programs, regulatory advice, federal sentencing issues, and many other related topics – all at no charge to our readers. Our readers range from lawyers, associates, compliance officers, corporate directors, small business leaders, and nonprofit executives to journalists and students, law school instructors, and the general public seeking insight and information about white collar crime.
Eligibility and User Responsibilities
By using our Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, or of the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater, and have the legal power and authority to agree to these Terms and use our Website. You agree to use our Website only for lawful purposes, and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for inquiry and determination as to whether your access to and use of our Website is legal, and you agree not to access the Website from a jurisdiction where such access is illegal, or to use our website for an unlawful purpose, or in any manner prohibited by these Terms.
Account Registration and Security
Some aspects of the Website, including newsletter sign up and resource category customization, may require you to have an account, create a password, or otherwise provide us with information about yourself. When registering for an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts we deem inappropriate or which may compromise the security of the Website.
Intellectual Property Rights
All materials, articles, commentaries, reports, graphics, logos, trademarks, and/or other items contained in the Website (collectively the “Content”) are proprietary to White Collar Crime News and/or its licensors, and are protected by and subject to copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws of the United States and other countries. The Content in the Website is available for your personal use for non-commercial purposes only. You may not copy or reproduce all or a portion of the Content, distribute it over any network (including any computer network), sell or offer it for sale, or use it for any commercial purpose without our express prior written permission. If you wish to make use of the content, please contact [email protected].
User-Generated Content
Users may make available comments, questions, ideas, reviews, or other information (“User Content”) on the Website through email communications. By submitting User Content to us, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for such User Content and represent and warrant that you own or otherwise have all necessary rights in connection with such User Content and are not infringing upon the rights of any third party and that such User Content does not violate any law. By making available any User Content to us, you grant White Collar Crime News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and otherwise use such User Content throughout the world in any media. We may, but are not obligated to, monitor or review user content before it is submitted to the website and reserve the right to remove any User Content from the Website at our sole discretion, for any reason or no reason whatsoever and without notice.
Prohibited Activities
- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or the Terms;
- Infringe or violate our intellectual property rights or those of third parties;
- Transmit or post any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, libelous, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable;
- Upload or transmit anything containing viruses, malware, or other code that may interrupt, destroy, or otherwise limit the functionality of the Website or the computer(s) or device(s) of a third party;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website, any other systems or networks connected to the Website, or any server owned or controlled by us, by hacking, password mining, or other means;
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their express consent;
- Use any automated means, including bots, spiders, crawlers, and the like, to access the Website for any purpose without our express written consent.
Newsletter and Electronic Communications
By subscribing to the newsletter or otherwise submitting your contact information, you consent to receiving news about our services, promotions, and other information from us electronically. You may opt out of our communications by following the unsubscribe instructions, or by contacting us at [email protected]. We take your privacy seriously and will handle your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Third Party Links and Resources
Our Website may feature links to third party websites, content, products, and/or services that are not owned or controlled by White Collar Crime News. These links are provided as a convenience only. We do not endorse, guarantee, assume liability for, or control any third party resources. You use third-party resources at your own risk. Before using resources from a third party website, please review the terms of use and privacy policies applicable to such third party website.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all of the content, services, and materials available through this Website are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis and with no warranties of any kind, either express or implied. White Collar Crime News disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to: (1) merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose; (2) non-infringement; (3) accuracy, reliability, or availability; or (4) that the Website will be available at any particular time or location, will be free of interruptions or error, will be secure, or is or will be free of viruses, worms, or other adverse components. The information provided by the Website is for general informational purposes, and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, White Collar Crime News, its founders, employees, affiliates, agents, and licensors shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages or loss of profits, data, or goodwill or other intangible losses, including but not limited to loss of content or other intangible losses (however caused), resulting from your access to or use of (or the inability to access or use) the Website, content, or services, any conduct or content of any third party website linked from the Website or services, any content obtained from or through the Website or services, or any unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your data, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of particular types of damages and, accordingly, some of the limitations set out above do not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless White Collar Crime News, its founders, team members, officers, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising in connection with your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, your submission of User Content, or your infringement of any third party rights.
Termination and Suspension
We may, in our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your use of the Website and/or access to any portion thereof, at any time, with or without prior notice, for conduct that we consider to be inappropriate or in violation of these Terms, applicable law, or our rights or the rights of any third party. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms shall automatically terminate and immediately cease to be in effect; and any and all other provisions relating by their nature to termination shall survive such termination (including without limitation rights concerning ownership, intellectual property rights, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability).
Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we may collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide. When you access or use the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy from time to time because it contains important information about our information practices.
Copyright Infringement Notice and DMCA Policy
White Collar Crime News respects intellectual property rights and complies with the DMCA. If you believe that content on our Website infringes upon your copyright, please notify us by sending the following information: (1) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (2) the location of the infringing material on our Website; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that use is not authorized; and (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. DMCA notices should be sent to [email protected].
Changes to Site and Services
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice. We may also remove, edit, or otherwise change any content on this Website and any features or functionalities of the Website in our sole discretion.
We will not be liable to you, any of our other users, or any third party for any such modification, suspension, discontinuation, or change of the Website.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of California, in the United States, without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Los Angeles County, California, as to any dispute or cause of action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Website.
Dispute Resolution
In the case of any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website (each a “Claim”), the parties shall first try to resolve the dispute through informal negotiations. If the Claim is not resolved on an informal basis, you and White Collar Crime News agree to resolve any and all disputes arising between you and White Collar Crime News through binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California with a nationally recognized arbitration service, except as required by applicable law. Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in court for matters related to intellectual property rights and unauthorized access.
International Use
Although White Collar Crime News primarily targets users located in the United States, our Website is accessible globally. If you use the Website from outside of the United States, you are responsible for compliance with all local laws and regulations. We do not represent that the Website or content available on the Website is appropriate or available for use outside of the United States, and the Website may not be accessed from territories where the content is illegal.
Children’s Privacy Protection and Compliance
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you have any reason to believe that we might have any information from or about a child under the age of 13, please contact us at [email protected].
Advertising and Sponsored Content
White Collar Crime News may publish sponsored advertisements, sponsored posts, or affiliate links on the Website. Any such content will be clearly labeled. White Collar Crime News believes in unbiased editorial integrity and full transparency. Companies and advertisers are responsible for ensuring that any materials they submit are compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Inclusion of any advertising or sponsored content on our website does not constitute endorsement or recommendation.
No Legal or Professional Advice
The information contained on White Collar Crime News is for general informational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or other advice. You should consult with a qualified professional, such as a lawyer or other professional advisor, for questions pertaining to specific issues or concerns you may have. Reliance upon or use of the information and material posted on this Website is at your own risk.
Accessibility Statement
White Collar Crime News strives to provide digital access to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to continually improve the user experience and digital accessibility of our Website in line with relevant and applicable standards and guidelines. Should you encounter any accessibility barriers or questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (424) 296-6531.
Severability
Whenever any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining Terms, which will remain in full force and effect. Nothing contained in these Terms or elsewhere hereon shall constitute the waiver of any right of White Collar Crime News to enforce these Terms.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use and our website Privacy Policy, and all other legal notices or agreements published on this Website, will constitute the entire agreement between you and White Collar Crime News with respect to your use of this Website, and will supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written, or electronic) between you and us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use or the Website, please contact us through the following means:
| White Collar Crime News |
| Address: 6789 Hollywood Blvd Ste 89, Los Angeles CA 90028 |
| Phone: (424) 296-6531 |
| E-mail: [email protected] |
| Website: https://whitecollarcrimenews.com/ |
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Effective Date, and Updates
These Terms of Use have been effective since June 1, 2024. The Terms may change over time, however, to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of this Website after any changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes. The Terms should be reviewed frequently so that a visitor is aware of its current rights and obligations.