The “Madeira Beach Reporter.com” (“MBR”, “Website”, or “Site”) is a personal online website/blog solely owned and operated by Kenneth L. Weiss (“Mr. Weiss”, “we”, or “our”), acting as an independent observer and commentator on government-related actions taken by public and private entities, businesses and/or individuals.  Mr. Weiss is not a professional journalist nor is he acting in any professional legal capacity. He greatly values journalists’ service to our democracy

This Site cannot and does not contain legal advice. Any legal information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with appropriate professionals as we do not provide any kind of legal advice. 

Regarding the information on this website, MBR and/or Mr. Weiss make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services or related graphics contained for any purpose on this website or provided through links to third-party sites/information. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation any indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data in connection with the use of this website.

Every effort is made to keep this website functioning, however MBR and/or Mr. Weiss take no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

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You understand and agree that the above Terms constitute the entire general agreement between you and Kenneth L. Weiss and Madeira Beach Reporter.com. You may be subject to additional Terms and conditions when you use, purchase or access other services, affiliate services or third-party content or material linked through this website.

9. Changes to the Terms

Kenneth L. Weiss and Madeira Beach Reporter.com reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions from time to time at our sole discretion and without any notice. Changes to our Terms become effective on the date they are posted and your continued use of Madeira Beach Reporter.com after any changes to Terms will signify your agreement to be bound by them.