Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 4, 2026

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of Littleton Reporter, including the website littletonreporter.com and the official Littleton Reporter Facebook page. By accessing, viewing, submitting information to, or interacting with Littleton Reporter through either platform, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If a user does not agree with these terms, they should refrain from accessing or using these platforms.

1. About Littleton Reporter

Littleton Reporter is an independent local news and civic information platform focused on Littleton, New Hampshire and the surrounding North Country region. Littleton Reporter publishes reporting, public records, civic resources, memorials, classified listings, public notices, and other community information intended to support public awareness, civic participation, and transparency in local governance. Content may be distributed through:

(a) the Littleton Reporter website

(b) the official Littleton Reporter Facebook page

(c) related public communications operated by Littleton Reporter

Littleton Reporter operates as an independent publisher and maintains full editorial independence.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Littleton Reporter website or interacting with the Littleton Reporter Facebook page, users acknowledge that they have read and agree to these Terms of Use. Use of these platforms constitutes acceptance of these terms and any future revisions. If a user does not agree with these Terms of Use, the user must discontinue use of the website and associated platforms.

3. Use of Website and Page Content

All articles, graphics, photographs, logos, design elements, databases, and original reporting published by Littleton Reporter are protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws unless otherwise noted.

Users may:

(a) share links to articles or posts (b) quote brief excerpts with attribution to Littleton Reporter (c) share posts through normal social media sharing functions

Users may not:

(a) republish full articles without permission

(b) copy or redistribute content for commercial purposes

(c) reproduce substantial portions of content without authorization

(d) present Littleton Reporter content as their own work

Requests for permission to republish material must be directed to Littleton Reporter.

4. Reader Submissions

Littleton Reporter may allow users to submit information through various channels, including:

(a) the File A Report submission form

(b) news tips or contact forms

(c) memorial or obituary submissions

(d) classified listings

(e) messages or comments on social media

By submitting material, users represent and warrant that:

(a) the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge

(b) they have the legal right to share the submitted material

(c) the submission does not violate any law or the rights of another person

(d) the submission does not contain defamatory or knowingly false statements

Submission of material does not guarantee publication. Littleton Reporter retains full editorial discretion regarding whether, how, or when submitted material may be used.

5. License for Submitted Content

By submitting information, documents, images, or other materials to Littleton Reporter, users grant Littleton Reporter a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to review, use, reproduce, edit, publish, or archive the submitted material in connection with journalistic reporting or publication. This license applies regardless of whether the material is ultimately published.

6. Uploaded Documents and Files

Certain submission features allow users to upload files such as documents, photographs, or other materials. Users are responsible for ensuring that uploaded materials:

(a) do not contain malware or malicious code

(b) do not violate copyright or privacy laws

(c) do not contain knowingly false or defamatory information

(d) do not contain confidential information the user is not authorized to disclose

Littleton Reporter reserves the right to review, remove, decline, or archive submitted files.

7. Editorial Authority

Littleton Reporter maintains full editorial control over all content published on its platforms. Littleton Reporter may:

(a) edit submissions for clarity, formatting, or length

(b) decline to publish submitted material

(c) remove comments or submissions that violate these Terms of Use

(d) disable comments or other interactive features when necessary

Editorial decisions are made independently and in accordance with journalistic standards.

8. Comment and Community Standards

Interactions on the Littleton Reporter Facebook page and website must remain respectful and relevant to the subject matter. The following may be removed:

(a) harassment or personal attacks

(b) profanity directed toward individuals

(c) defamatory statements

(d) misinformation or knowingly false claims

(e) spam or unrelated promotional content

Littleton Reporter reserves the right to moderate or remove comments to maintain constructive public discussion.

9. Public Records and Government Documents

Littleton Reporter may provide access to public records, municipal reports, or other government documents. These materials remain the official publications of the originating government entity. Littleton Reporter provides access to such documents solely to improve public accessibility and public awareness.

10. External Links

The website or Facebook page may contain links to external websites or resources. Littleton Reporter does not control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites and is not responsible for their accuracy, privacy practices, or security.

11. Disclaimer

Information published by Littleton Reporter is provided for informational and journalistic purposes.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Littleton Reporter does not guarantee that all published information is free from error or omission. Users are responsible for independently verifying information when making personal, legal, or financial decisions.

12. Limitation of Liability

Littleton Reporter shall not be liable for damages arising from:

(a) reliance on information published on the website or social media pages

(b) user-submitted materials

(c) technical interruptions or service outages

(d) external links or third-party content

(e) temporary or permanent removal of content

13. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Littleton Reporter from any claims, damages, or legal actions arising from material submitted by the user or from the user’s violation of these Terms of Use.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

15. Changes to These Terms

Littleton Reporter may update these Terms of Use as the platform evolves. The current version will always be available on the website. Continued use of the website or Facebook page constitutes acceptance of any updates.

16. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Littleton Reporter

editor@littletonreporter.com

littletonreporter.com