By accessing or using 535 (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
535 LLC ("535," "we," "us," or "our") is a Virginia limited liability company operating a digital news platform covering the United States Congress.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
You may access and use 535 for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may share links to our content and reference our reporting with appropriate attribution.
You agree not to:
All content on 535 — including text, video, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of 535 LLC or its content providers and is protected by United States copyright and intellectual property law.
The 535 name, logo, and brand marks are trademarks of 535 LLC. You may not use them without our prior written consent.
Nothing in these Terms grants you any license or right to use our intellectual property beyond what is expressly permitted here.
We offer a free email newsletter and interview alert service. By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from 535 at the address you provide.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email. We will not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the newsletter at any time without notice.
Advertising and sponsorship arrangements are governed by separate written agreements between 535 LLC and the advertiser or sponsor. These Terms of Service do not alter or supersede those agreements.
Advertising content is clearly distinguished from editorial content. 535 maintains full editorial independence from its advertising and sponsorship partners.
535 links to third-party news sources, publications, and external websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Links do not constitute endorsement.
Some of our content, including interview videos, may be hosted on or embedded from third-party platforms such as YouTube. Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms of service.
The content on 535 is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content on the Site.
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, 535 LLC and its members, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the Site or its content.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 535 LLC and its members, officers, and employees from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Virginia, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and 535 LLC regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
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