Effective Date: April 21, 2026
The Rockport Pirate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website, mobile application, and any associated social media pages or services (collectively, the “Service”) that provide local news, events, and community information for Rockport, Texas, and surrounding areas. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Service.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY.
By accessing, browsing, or using the Service in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms form a binding legal agreement between you and The Rockport Pirate. We may update these Terms from time to time as described in Section 13 below. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
1. Eligibility and Accounts
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Certain features of the Service (such as commenting, newsletters, or contests) may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
- Maintain the security of your password and account.
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
2. Use of the Service
The Service is provided for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not use the Service for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. You agree not to:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display any portion of the Service without our prior written consent.
- Use the Service to transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or any other user’s account.
- Engage in scraping, data mining, or automated data collection from the Service.
3. User Content and Submissions
You may have the opportunity to submit comments, photos, videos, articles, or other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any form and through any media.
You represent and warrant that your User Content:
- Is accurate and not misleading.
- Does not violate any third-party rights (including copyright, privacy, or publicity rights).
- Complies with all applicable laws.
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion. We are not responsible for any User Content posted by others.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Service—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software—is owned by The Rockport Pirate or our licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any of our content without express written permission.
Our name, logo, and all related trademarks are the property of The Rockport Pirate. You may not use them without our prior written consent.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Your interactions with such third parties are governed by their own terms and policies.
6. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Any reliance you place on the content of the Service is strictly at your own risk. Local news and information may change rapidly; we are not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROCKPORT NEWS PAGE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rockport News Page and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your User Content.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease, but any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will continue in effect.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Aransas County, Texas. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Service and updating the Effective Date. We will notify you of material changes by email (if you have provided one) or by a prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements.
These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
13. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You can view the Privacy Policy here.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
The Rockport Pirate News Page
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 361.272.3159
Thank you for being part of The Rockport Pirate community. We strive to keep you informed and connected with the best of Rockport, Texas and the Coastal Bend.