February 24, 2025
Community Submissions Policy and Participation Agreement
ClarksvilleNow values community contributions and welcomes submitted content in the form of comments, opinions, stories, photos, videos, press releases, and more, subject to our Terms of Use and Participation Agreement. By engaging with ClarksvilleNow news site social media platforms, and other interactive forums, you agree to abide by certain standards of conduct and assume responsibility for your participation. We believe in fostering a collaborative relationship with our readers and providing opportunities for engagement that benefit the entire community. However, please note that submitted content is reviewed by editorial staff, and publication is not guaranteed. The final decision to publish, edit, or remove content lies solely with the editorial team, guided by its discretion, relevance, and adherence to journalistic standards.
Rights & Responsibilities
Content Submission & Review:
- ClarksvilleNow may accept, reject, or remove content at any time, without notice.
- All content is evaluated for accuracy, grammar, and relevance to our audience. Submissions are judged solely on merit and not influenced by race, gender, or other personal factors.
- By submitting content, contributors assign copyright to ClarksvilleNow and grant a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute the content in any media format.
- By submitting, you confirm that you own the rights to the content and that all images, videos, and content are the original property of the person submitting and will not violate any law or the rights of any person.
Content Guidelines:
Submissions must not:- Violate copyright, trademark, or intellectual property laws.
- Contain defamatory, libelous, obscene, or inappropriate material.
- Promote hate speech, harassment, or discrimination.
- Misrepresent identities or affiliations.
- Include unauthorized advertisements or solicitations.
- Knowingly contains misleading information with the intent to defraud.
- Contain any malware, viruses, spyware, or other malicious software or files.
- Be uploaded or otherwise published by any automated means.
Age Restrictions:
- Participants must be 18 years or older to submit content.
Interactive Forum Risks:
- By engaging with interactive forums, users assume all associated risks. ClarksvilleNow is not liable for any personal attention, wanted or unwanted, resulting from participation.
- Content shared in forums does not reflect the views of ClarksvilleNow, and we do not guarantee its accuracy.
Permissions Implied and Granted:
- Submitters must have permission to share any third-party content, including media involving individuals under 18.
- By submitting, users grant ClarksvilleNow the right to adapt and repurpose content across various media platforms.
Engage & Respect
ClarksvilleNow is committed to maintaining an interactive and respectful community. We strive to promote intelligent, insightful, and inclusive discourse while ensuring a positive experience for all users. By participating, you agree to our terms and accept responsibility for your contributions. These terms are subject to updates and revisions as needed.