Effective date: October 25, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Republic Eye website, services, and content, operated by American INFO Group (AIG). By using our site, you agree to these Terms and our Policies & Standards.
1) Use of the Site
You may access the site for lawful, personal, and business informational purposes. You agree not to interfere with site operations, scrape data, bypass security, or use the site to harass, defame, or mislead others.
2) Intellectual Property
All content on the site—including articles, photos, video, audio, graphics, logos, and code—is owned by AIG or its licensors and protected by law. Except as permitted by fair use, you may not copy, distribute, adapt, or create derivative works without prior written permission.
3) User Submissions & Licenses
If you submit tips, comments, photos, videos, op-eds, or other materials (“Submissions”), you grant AIG a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, edit, reproduce, publish, and display those materials in any media, with appropriate attribution where feasible. You represent that you own or control the rights to your Submissions and have consent from identifiable individuals.
4) Editorial Independence & Disclosures
Advertising and sponsorships do not influence editorial decisions. Sponsored or branded content is labeled clearly. See our Policies & Standards for details.
5) Third-Party Links & Tools
The site may link to third-party sites or use embedded services. AIG is not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
6) Accounts & Communications (if applicable)
If you create an account or subscribe to emails/SMS, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your access credentials and for the accuracy of your information. You may unsubscribe at any time using provided links.
7) Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to: (a) infringe IP, privacy, or publicity rights; (b) post or transmit unlawful, abusive, or deceptive content; (c) upload malware; (d) attempt to reverse engineer site software; or (e) use automated means to access or collect data without consent.
8) Disclaimer of Warranties
The site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” AIG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. News and information may change; we do not guarantee completeness or timeliness.
9) Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, AIG and its affiliates, directors, employees, and contractors are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenues, or data arising from your use of the site.
10) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AIG from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your Submissions, your use of the site, or your breach of these Terms.
11) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Venue for any dispute shall lie in the state or federal courts located in South Carolina. You consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts. (If you prefer arbitration, replace this clause with your arbitration terms.)
12) Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
13) Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us via the site contact form or at mail@theamericaninfogroup.com
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.