Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 28, 2025
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Welcome to USA Scoop, operated by Scoop Network Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website — https://theusascoop.com (the “Site”) — and all related content, features, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Use of the Site

  • You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
  • You agree not to use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair our servers, or interfere with others’ use of the Site.
  • You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its systems, or user data.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, video, audio, software, design elements, and compilation — is the property of Scoop Network Inc. or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual-property laws.

  • USA Scoop® and its associated logos and marks are registered trademarks of Scoop Network Inc. under Nice Classification Classes 35 and 41 [Registration No. ____; Jurisdiction ____].
  • You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, or exploit any material from the Site without our prior written permission.
  • Limited sharing (e.g., quoting brief excerpts with attribution and link back) is permitted under fair-use principles.

3. User-Generated Content

Where the Site allows user submissions (comments, forms, etc.):

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your submitted content for Site operation and promotion.
  • You represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
  • We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove submissions at our discretion.

4. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure that information published on USA Scoop is accurate and current.
However, news and digital content may change rapidly, and we do not guarantee that all information will remain accurate, complete, or up-to-date.
The content provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for professional, legal, medical, or financial decisions.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or content.
These are provided for informational convenience only; we do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any external sites, their policies, or content.
Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Advertising and Sponsored Content

From time to time, our Site may include sponsored articles, affiliate links, or advertising placements.

  • Such content will always be clearly labeled as Sponsored, Advertisement, or Partner Story.
  • Sponsored or affiliate material does not influence our editorial decisions, which remain independent in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
  • We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scoop Network Inc., its directors, employees, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

We provide all content and services “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scoop Network Inc., its affiliates, and personnel from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

9. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Site at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is deemed harmful to our interests or other users.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the Commonwealth/State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts located in State of Delaware.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
📧 press@theusascoop.com