These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of LongDistance.net (the "site"). By using the site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.
Acceptable use
You may read, link to, and reasonably quote our articles for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Republish substantial portions of our content on another site or platform without prior written permission.
- Use automated systems to scrape, index, or harvest content beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its servers, or related systems.
- Use the site to distribute malware, spam, or content that infringes the rights of others.
- Misrepresent your affiliation with the site, including impersonating contributors or staff.
Intellectual property
All original content on LongDistance.net — including articles, headings, navigation copy, images we have created, and the site's organization and design — is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Trademarks, product names, and brand logos mentioned in our articles belong to their respective owners and are referenced only for editorial purposes; mention does not imply endorsement by those owners.
Short quotations (a sentence or two) with proper attribution and a link back to the source page are permitted. For longer reuse, syndication, or commercial use, contact us via our contact page.
Editorial content disclaimer
Articles on this site provide general information about long-distance relationships. They are not a substitute for individualized advice from a qualified professional, including a licensed therapist, attorney, immigration lawyer, financial planner, or medical provider. Read more in our editorial disclaimer.
Affiliate links and recommendations
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Third-party links
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Limitation of liability
The site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LongDistance.net and any contributors disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, LongDistance.net and any contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to decisions you make based on its content (such as decisions about moving, immigration, finances, mental health, or relationships).
Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. The version on this page at the time you use the site is the version that applies. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last reviewed on" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Jurisdiction], unless applicable consumer-protection law requires otherwise.
Contact
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