Last updated: June 14, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at flinnovationnews.com and all related content, features, and services (collectively, the “Site”), operated by Florida Innovation News (“FL Innovation News,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About Us
Florida Innovation News is a digital media publication covering technology, startups, entrepreneurship, health, and innovation across Florida, headquartered in the Tampa Bay area. The Site provides news articles, interviews, and related editorial content.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Site or to submit any information through it. By using the Site, you represent that you meet these requirements.
3. Use of the Site
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- Reproduce, distribute, republish, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission, except as permitted by fair use;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems;
- Introduce malware, scrape content using automated means without permission, or interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, and the “FL Innovation News” name and branding, is owned by or licensed to Florida Innovation News and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may share links to our articles and quote brief excerpts with attribution, but you may not copy substantial portions without permission.
5. User Contributions
If you submit comments, feedback, tips, or other materials (“Contributions”), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish those Contributions in connection with the Site. You are responsible for your Contributions and represent that they do not violate any third-party rights or applicable law. We reserve the right to remove any Contribution at our discretion.
6. Subscriptions, Contributions & Reader Revenue Manager
We use Google’s Reader Revenue Manager and “Subscribe with Google” to offer optional reader engagement features, which may include newsletters, reader registration, surveys, voluntary contributions, or subscriptions. Any payment, subscription, or contribution transactions are processed by Google and are subject to Google’s Terms of Service and the terms presented at the point of purchase. We do not collect or store your full payment card details. Please review the applicable purchase terms before completing any transaction.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and integrate third-party services (such as Google services). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
8. Editorial Independence and Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate and timely information, but content is provided for general informational purposes only and may contain errors or become outdated. Nothing on the Site constitutes professional, legal, financial, or medical advice.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Florida Innovation News and its owners, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Florida Innovation News from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
12. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and handle your information.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Florida.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at flinnovationnews@gmail.com or through the contact options on our Site.