Terms of Use & Membership Agreement

The Ford International Weekly The Dearborn Independent
Last Updated: March 15, 2026
Welcome to the website operated by The Ford International Weekly The Dearborn Independent (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use and Membership Agreement (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Website and its services.
By accessing this Website or purchasing a membership, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not access or use the Website.
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1. Membership Access
Access to certain content on this Website requires a paid membership subscription.
Membership plans may be offered on weekly, monthly, or yearly billing cycles, depending on the plan selected at the time of purchase.
Subscriptions are automatically set to renew unless cancelled by the member.
Members may disable automatic renewal or cancel their membership at any time by accessing their account management page.
It is the responsibility of the member to manage their subscription and cancel prior to the next billing date if they do not wish to continue their membership.
Cancellation will stop future billing but does not automatically result in a refund for payments already processed.
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2. Refund Policy
Refunds may be requested within thirty (30) days of the most recent payment received.
Refunds apply only to the most recent payment and do not apply to prior billing periods.
Refund requests submitted more than 30 days after the most recent payment may not be granted.
Refund determinations are made at the reasonable discretion of the Website administrators.
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3. Account Responsibility
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
Members agree that they will:
• not share account login information with others
• not allow unauthorized access to their account
• immediately notify us of suspected unauthorized account activity
Accounts found to be shared or misused may be suspended or terminated without notice.
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4. Acceptable Use and User Conduct
Users agree not to engage in conduct including but not limited to:
• harassment or abusive behavior
• threats toward other users or administrators
• posting unlawful or harmful material
• attempting to bypass website security or access restrictions
• interfering with the normal operation of the Website
Violation of these rules may result in account suspension or termination.
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5. Paywall Circumvention Prohibition
The Website uses a paid membership system to provide access to certain content.
Users agree not to attempt to bypass or interfere with subscription access controls.
Prohibited activities include:
• attempting to access subscriber-only content without payment
• distributing subscriber-only material outside the platform
• using tools designed to bypass website access restrictions
• exploiting security vulnerabilities to obtain content
Any attempt to circumvent the paywall may result in immediate termination of membership and possible legal action.
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6. Intellectual Property Rights
All original content published by The Ford International Weekly The Dearborn Independent, including but not limited to:
• articles
• investigative reports
• images and graphics
• videos and podcasts
• logos and branding
• website design and layout
is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
This content may not be reproduced, distributed, republished, transmitted, or used without prior written permission.
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7. Aggregated and Third-Party Content
The Website may publish or reference materials from independent journalists, creators, and publishers who have made their content publicly available or freely distributable.
Our platform acts as a centralized location for presenting and aggregating content from multiple sources.
Whenever reasonably possible, original creators are credited for their work.
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8. Content Usage and Anti-Scraping Policy
Unauthorized automated collection of website content is strictly prohibited.
Users and third parties may not:
• scrape or harvest website content
• use bots, crawlers, or spiders to extract data
• copy large portions of articles or archives
• reproduce subscriber-only materials
We reserve the right to block automated systems and pursue legal remedies against unauthorized data extraction.
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9. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Prohibition
Content published on this Website may not be used to train, develop, test, or improve artificial intelligence systems or machine learning models without prior written permission.
This includes but is not limited to:
• dataset creation
• automated content harvesting for AI training
• reproduction of content in machine learning environments
Unauthorized use of our content for AI development may constitute copyright infringement and unauthorized data extraction.
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10. Copyright and DMCA Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe material on this Website infringes your copyright, please submit a notice including:
• identification of the copyrighted work
• identification of the material claimed to be infringing
• contact information
• a statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
• a statement confirming the accuracy of the claim
Upon receiving valid notice, we will review the claim and may remove the disputed material where appropriate.
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11. Editorial Disclaimer
Content published on this Website may include reporting, commentary, opinion, analysis, and aggregated media.
Opinions expressed in articles, podcasts, commentary, or reports represent the views of the individual authors, journalists, creators, or contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Ford International Weekly The Dearborn Independent.
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12. User Assumption of Risk and Content Reliance
All content on this Website is provided for informational and editorial purposes only.
Users acknowledge that they are solely responsible for how they interpret or rely upon information published on this platform.
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or currentness of any information published.
Users agree that any reliance placed on website content is done at their own discretion and risk.
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13. No Professional Advice
Information provided on this Website should not be considered legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
Users should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information obtained from this Website.
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14. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites.
Users access third-party websites at their own risk.
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15. Chargebacks and Payment Disputes
By purchasing a membership, users agree to the billing and refund policies described in these Terms.
Members agree to contact us first to resolve billing issues before initiating a chargeback through their bank or payment provider.
Chargebacks for valid transactions may result in:
• immediate suspension of the user’s account
• permanent revocation of access
• restriction from future purchases
We reserve the right to dispute fraudulent chargebacks.
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16. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Ford International Weekly The Dearborn Independent, its owners, contributors, and administrators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
• use of the Website
• reliance on information published on the Website
• service interruptions or errors
• third-party content or links
Use of the Website is at the user’s own risk.
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17. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Ford International Weekly The Dearborn Independent, its owners, affiliates, contributors, and administrators from any claims or damages resulting from:
• violation of these Terms
• misuse of the Website
• infringement of intellectual property rights.
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18. Account Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts if users violate these Terms or engage in conduct that may harm the Website or its community.
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19. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will become effective once posted on this page.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States.
Users agree that any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located within the United States.
Users outside the United States agree that they access the Website voluntarily and consent to the jurisdiction of United States courts.
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21. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Email: contact@thefordinternationalweekly.com
Website: TheFordInternationalWeekly.com