Terms of Use

1. Access to the Website

You can read public content without registering. Some features may be available only to registered users or subscribers. We may change, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website at any time.

2. Your account

To register you give us your email address, your name and a password. Please keep this information accurate and your password secret. You are responsible for what happens under your account. We may suspend or close accounts that break these Terms.

3. Our content

Articles and other editorial material are published under the responsibility of the Alpine Weekly editorial team, unless stated otherwise.

4. Comments

Registered users and guests may post comments. You are responsible for what you write, and your comments must follow these Terms and the law. We do not guarantee that a comment will be published or stay online.

5. What is not allowed

You may not post or share:

• insults, harassment, hate speech or offensive language;
• extremist content or content that promotes violence;
• deliberately false or misleading information;
• spam, advertising or unsolicited promotion;
• anything that breaks the law or the rights of others.

Breaking these rules can lead to removal of content and suspension or closure of the account, without notice.

6. Moderation

We may, but do not have to, review, edit or remove comments, restrict or block accounts, and take other steps needed to protect the Website and its readers. Moderation decisions are at our discretion.

7. Paid content

Some content may be available only with a paid subscription. Terms, prices and benefits are shown on the Website and may change. Paid content is for personal, non-commercial use only.

8. Advertising, donations and links

The Website may contain advertising, affiliate links and options for voluntary donations. Affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We are not responsible for third-party websites, products or services.

9. Intellectual property

All content on the Website, including text, images, logos and design, is protected by intellectual property law. You may not copy, distribute, change or republish it without our written permission, except where the law allows it.

10. No warranty

The Website and its content are provided "as is". We do not guarantee that the content is accurate, complete or always available. You use the Website at your own risk.

11. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, Alpine Weekly is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of the Website.

12. International use

The Website is intended for readers worldwide. You are responsible for following the laws that apply where you are.

13. Privacy

How we handle personal data is explained in our Privacy Policy.

14. Changes and contact

We may update these Terms at any time. If you keep using the Website after a change takes effect, you accept the updated Terms. For questions, write to info@alpineweekly.com.