Effective Date: May 15, 2026
Welcome to Bellingham Metro News (“BMN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Bellingham Metro News website, digital platforms, newsletters, social media channels, content, advertising services, and related services operated by Bellingham Metro News.
By accessing or using bellinghammetronews.com or interacting with BMN content and services, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.
Use of the Website
Bellingham Metro News provides news reporting, informational content, multimedia coverage, advertising services, community information, and related digital media content for informational and journalistic purposes.
Users agree to use the BMN website and services lawfully and responsibly. Users may not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt unauthorized access to website systems or infrastructure
- Disrupt website operations or interfere with services
- Post or transmit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, abusive, or misleading content
- Use automated systems to scrape or copy website content without permission
- Misrepresent affiliation with Bellingham Metro News
- Use BMN services for fraudulent or malicious purposes
Bellingham Metro News reserves the right to restrict access or remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
Editorial Content and Accuracy
Bellingham Metro News strives to provide accurate, timely, and responsible reporting. However, news coverage may involve developing situations, preliminary information, public records, witness statements, or evolving investigations.
Content published by BMN is provided for informational purposes only and may be updated, corrected, revised, or removed as new information becomes available.
BMN makes reasonable efforts to verify information prior to publication but does not guarantee the absolute completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of all content.
Opinions expressed in guest columns, community submissions, comments, or sponsored content belong solely to their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Bellingham Metro News.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all BMN content including articles, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, designs, branding, layouts, and multimedia materials are the property of Bellingham Metro News or its content providers and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Users may:
- View and share links to BMN content for personal and non-commercial purposes
- Reference BMN reporting with proper attribution
- Share publicly available social media posts through platform tools
Users may not:
- Republish full BMN articles without written permission
- Copy or reproduce substantial portions of BMN content
- Remove copyright or attribution notices
- Use BMN branding or logos without authorization
- Commercially exploit BMN content without approval
Requests regarding licensing or republication may be directed to the BMN newsroom.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
Bellingham Metro News may publish advertisements, sponsored articles, promotional placements, affiliate links, and paid partnerships.
Sponsored content and advertising placements may be identified when applicable. BMN reserves the right to reject advertising or sponsorship content at its discretion.
Advertisers are responsible for ensuring their content complies with applicable laws, regulations, and advertising standards.
BMN does not guarantee advertising performance, engagement levels, sales outcomes, or audience behavior resulting from advertising campaigns.
Third-Party Links and Services
The BMN website and content may include links to third-party websites, businesses, government agencies, advertisers, social media platforms, or external services.
Bellingham Metro News is not responsible for the content, security, availability, policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.
Users access third-party services at their own discretion and risk.
Comments and User Submissions
Users who submit comments, news tips, media, messages, photographs, videos, or other content to BMN grant Bellingham Metro News a non-exclusive right to review, publish, edit, reproduce, distribute, or remove submitted content.
Users are solely responsible for the content they submit and agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, misleading, infringing, or harmful material.
Bellingham Metro News reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove submissions at its discretion.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The BMN website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Bellingham Metro News disclaims warranties including, but not limited to:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Availability or uninterrupted website access
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Security or absence of technical issues
Users acknowledge that use of the website and reliance on information occurs at their own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bellingham Metro News and its owners, staff, contributors, affiliates, contractors, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from use of the website, reliance on published information, advertising relationships, third-party services, or inability to access services.
This limitation applies even if BMN has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bellingham Metro News and its affiliates, staff, contributors, and representatives from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Violation of these Terms
- Improper use of the website or services
- User-submitted content
- Violation of applicable laws or third-party rights
Changes to These Terms
Bellingham Metro News reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of BMN services after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and applicable United States laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes relating to these Terms or use of BMN services shall be handled in the appropriate courts located within the State of Washington.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
Bellingham Metro News
Website: https://bellinghammetronews.com
Newsroom Email: [email protected]
Advertising Inquiries: [email protected]
Bellingham Metro News is independently owned and locally operated in Northwest Washington.
