Terms of Service

Last updated: July 1, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of cerritosnewspaper.com and any related pages, newsletters, and services operated by Cerritos News (“Cerritos News,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (together, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

The Site and its content are provided for general informational purposes. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, the Site by any third party. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site.

2. User Submissions and Content

You may have the opportunity to submit content, including news tips, story submissions, letters, event listings, classified advertisements, and comments (“Submissions”). You are solely responsible for your Submissions and represent that they are accurate, lawful, and do not violate the rights of any third party.

By making a Submission, you grant Cerritos News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to review, edit, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display the Submission in connection with the Site and our publications. We may, at our sole discretion, edit, decline, or remove any Submission, and we are under no obligation to publish or retain any Submission.

3. Prohibited Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• post content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, or fraudulent;
• impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other right of a third party;
• upload viruses or malicious code, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems; or
• use automated means to scrape, harvest, or collect content or data without our permission.

4. Intellectual Property

Except for Submissions and third-party materials, the content on the Site — including articles, text, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by or licensed to Cerritos News and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not republish, sell, or redistribute our content without our prior written permission.

5. Advertising and Sponsored Content

The Site contains advertisements and may feature sponsored content. Sponsored articles and advertisements are identified where appropriate. The inclusion of an advertisement or sponsored feature does not constitute an endorsement by Cerritos News, and we are not responsible for the products, services, or claims of advertisers.

6. Newsletters and Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive email updates from Cerritos News. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter or by contacting us.

7. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content. Any reliance you place on the content is at your own risk. Links to external websites are provided for convenience, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cerritos News and its staff, contributors, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cerritos News from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your Submissions, your use of the Site, or your violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. You agree that any dispute arising from these Terms or the Site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, reach us through our contact page. See also our Privacy Policy.