Last Updated: September 2025
KCR Media Group, Inc. is the publisher of a free weekly publication and the operator of the website SeattleKCR.com (collectively, the "Services"). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our Services, including all content, user submissions, and advertising policies. Your use of the Services constitutes acceptance of these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, your sole remedy is to immediately discontinue all use of our publication and website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
KCR Media Group, Inc. is the publisher of various publications and the operator of the website SeattleKCR.com (collectively, the "Services"). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our Services, including all content, user submissions, and advertising policies. Your use of the Services constitutes acceptance of these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, your sole remedy is to immediately discontinue all use of the Services.
2. Provision of Services
- Modification or discontinuation: KCR Media Group, Inc. may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of its publications or services at any time, with or without notice.
- Affiliated entities: KCR Media Group, Inc. may operate through affiliated publications, subsidiaries, or partners.
- No guarantee: We do not guarantee the continuous or uninterrupted availability of our Services. Access may be suspended temporarily and without notice due to system failure, maintenance, repair, printing errors, distribution issues, or for reasons beyond our control.
3. Proprietary Rights
All articles, photographs, layouts, and content published by KCR Media Group, Inc., in print, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Reproduction, redistribution, or republication for commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission. Third-party trademarks remain the property of their owners.
4. Submitted Content
By submitting letters to the editor, classifieds, announcements, photographs, or other content to KCR Media Group, Inc., you grant a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license for KCR Media Group, Inc. to use, reproduce, edit, and distribute such content in print and digital formats. You represent that you own or have the rights to submit the content. You further warrant that all information in your submission is accurate and not misleading, and you accept full liability for any claims arising from its content. KCR Media Group, Inc. reserves the right to edit, decline, or remove any submission at its sole discretion.
5. Editorial and Advertising Content
- Editorial independence: Editorial content is produced independently and does not represent endorsement of any product, service, or individual.
- Advertising: Within our print publications, advertisements, any type of content, and classifieds are commercial placements that may be paid or provided free of charge. Their inclusion does not imply an endorsement by KCR Media Group, Inc.
- Liability: KCR Media Group, Inc. is not liable for damages or disputes arising from reliance on advertisements or sponsored content.
6. Third-Party Ads, Listings, and Promotions
KCR Media Group, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy, safety, or legitimacy of advertisers, products, or services featured in print or online. Readers should verify claims or offers before acting on them. To report suspicious or fraudulent advertising, contact us at [email protected].
7. No Professional Advice or Endorsements
All content provided through our Services is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. You should not rely on any information provided by the Services as a substitute for professional consultation. Any reference to a specific business, product, service, or opinion does not constitute an endorsement by KCR Media Group, Inc.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, KCR Media Group, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- (a) Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the services;
- (b) Any content obtained from the services, including any reliance placed on such content;
- (c) Any advertisements contained within the services.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available." KCR Media Group, Inc. disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless KCR Media Group, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with any of the following:
- (a) Your access to or use of the Services;
- (b) Any User Submission you provide, including any claim that it is false, misleading, or infringes on a third party's rights;
- (c) Your violation of these Terms and Conditions; or
- (d) Your violation of any law or the rights of another person or entity.
11. User Responsibilities
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Services. You further agree not to use the Services for any unlawful purpose; interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Services or our distribution network; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; introduce malicious or technologically harmful material; scrape or harvest data without permission; or impersonate any person or entity.
12. Force Majeure
KCR Media Group, Inc. shall not be held liable or responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations under these Terms resulting from events, occurrences, or causes beyond its reasonable control. Such events include, but are not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters (such as fires, floods, and earthquakes), epidemics, pandemics, strikes or other labor disputes, war, acts of terrorism, riots, governmental actions, and failures of public utilities or transportation networks.
13. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Snohomish County, Washington, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
14. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you. The Privacy Policy is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms and Conditions. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please review the full policy, available at https://SeattleKCR.com/privacy-policy/.
15. No Waiver
The failure of KCR Media Group, Inc. to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of KCR Media Group, Inc. A waiver on one occasion shall not be construed as a waiver of any right or remedy on any future occasion.
16. No Agency or Partnership
You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, agency, or franchise relationship exists between you and KCR Media Group, Inc. as a result of these Terms or your use of the Services. Neither party has any authority to act on behalf of or bind the other in any manner.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy which is incorporated herein by reference, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and KCR Media Group, Inc. regarding the Services. This agreement supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Services.
18. Changes to the Terms
KCR Media Group, Inc. reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. All changes are effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
19. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, contact us at [email protected].
By accessing or using the Services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to access or use the Services.