Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Effective Date: December 27, 2025
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: This document is a DRAFT template and has NOT been reviewed by a legal professional. Before publishing these terms, they MUST be reviewed and approved by a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. This template should not be used in production without proper legal review.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Is It Legal ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website located at legalize.news (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Description of Service
Is It Legal is an informational platform that provides:
- Cannabis Legal Status Information: Up-to-date information about cannabis legalization status worldwide
- News Aggregation: Curated news articles related to cannabis legislation and policy
- Interactive Maps: Visual representations of legal status by location
- Search Functionality: Tools to search for location-specific information
- Educational Resources: Help center articles and guides
Educational Purpose Only: Our Service is provided for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide legal advice, and nothing on this website should be construed as legal advice. For specific legal questions, consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Lawful Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without our express written permission
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or malicious code
3.2 Account Registration
If you create an account on our Service:
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
3.3 Age Restriction
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you may not use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18, you may only use our Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content and third-party content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Is It Legal and its licensors.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Text, graphics, logos, icons, images
- Software, code, and design
- Database compilations
- Trademarks and service marks
4.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Service, except as permitted by these Terms
- Use our content for commercial purposes without our express written permission
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our content
4.3 Third-Party Content
Our Service displays news articles and content from third-party sources. We do not claim ownership of this content. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are proprietary to their respective owners.
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Your Content
If you submit, post, or transmit any content to our Service (including comments, reviews, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with providing the Service.
5.2 Content Standards
You represent and warrant that your content:
- Does not violate any intellectual property rights
- Does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
- Does not promote illegal activities
- Is accurate and not misleading
5.3 Content Removal
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion, for any reason, and without notice.
6. Third-Party Services
Our Service uses and integrates with third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Mapbox: For interactive maps
- Pinecone: For search functionality
- Vercel: For hosting and deployment
- Neon/PostgreSQL: For data storage
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the actions or policies of these third parties.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
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Accuracy: We make no warranty that the information provided on our Service is accurate, complete, or current. Legal statuses change frequently, and we cannot guarantee that our information is up-to-date.
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Availability: We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
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Quality: We make no warranty regarding the quality, suitability, or reliability of the Service for your particular purpose.
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Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the Service will not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
NOT LEGAL ADVICE: The information provided on this Service is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary significantly by jurisdiction, and only a qualified attorney in your specific location can provide legal advice tailored to your situation.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR CONTENT: We aggregate information from various sources but do not guarantee its accuracy. Laws regarding cannabis are complex and change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources and consult with a qualified attorney before making legal decisions.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
IN NO EVENT SHALL IS IT LEGAL, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Any damage resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
- Any damage resulting from reliance on any information provided on the Service
- Any legal consequences arising from your interpretation or use of information on the Service
EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid to use our Service (if any) or $100, whichever is less.
JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATIONS: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Is It Legal and its licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of and access to the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
- Any harm caused to any third party as a result of your use of the Service
This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [JURISDICTION TO BE SPECIFIED BY ATTORNEY], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10.2 Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at legal@legalize.news to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.
Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [JURISDICTION TO BE SPECIFIED BY ATTORNEY]. You waive any objection to venue in such courts.
10.3 Arbitration (Optional - To Be Determined by Attorney)
[NOTE: Attorney should determine if binding arbitration clause is appropriate for your jurisdiction and business model]
10.4 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
11.2 Termination by You
You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by ceasing to access the Service and, if applicable, deleting your account.
11.3 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
- Sections 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of these Terms shall survive termination
- Any data associated with your account may be deleted unless required to be retained by law
12. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@legalize.news with the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing
- Your contact information (address, phone, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate
- Your electronic or physical signature
We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
13. Changes to the Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Is It Legal regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.
16. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.
17. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction.
18. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: legal@legalize.news Website: https://legalize.news
19. Special Notices
For California Residents
Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice:
- The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210.
For European Union Users
If you are accessing our Service from the European Union, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
AGAIN: THIS IS A DRAFT TEMPLATE. CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY BEFORE USING IN PRODUCTION.
Legal Requirements Vary by:
- Your physical location/jurisdiction
- Where your users are located
- The nature of your service
- Your business structure (LLC, Corp, etc.)
- Your specific liabilities and risk tolerance
A lawyer should review and customize:
- Governing law and jurisdiction clauses
- Arbitration provisions (if applicable)
- Limitation of liability language
- Industry-specific disclosures
- Compliance with local consumer protection laws
Effective Date: December 27, 2025