Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Black Business Review (BBR) (“BBR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, digital platforms, content, media services, advertising opportunities, newsletters, events, and related services.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. Use of Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of others or restrict their use of the platform.
You may not:
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- Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful activities
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- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
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- Upload malicious code, spam, or harmful material
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- Copy, scrape, reproduce, or exploit website content without permission
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- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
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- Interfere with website functionality or security
2. Intellectual Property
All content published on BBR, including but not limited to:
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- Articles
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- Logos
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- Branding
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- Graphics
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- Videos
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- Images
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- Layouts
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- Designs
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- Written content
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- Audio content
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- Downloads
is the property of Black Business Review or its respective content owners and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, republished, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
3. User Submissions
By submitting content to BBR, including:
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- Press releases
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- Articles
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- Photos
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- Videos
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- Testimonials
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- Comments
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- Business listings
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- Event submissions
you grant BBR a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and promote the content across our platforms and marketing channels.
You represent that:
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- You own the submitted content or have authorization to use it
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- The content does not infringe intellectual property rights
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- The content is not false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful
BBR reserves the right to refuse, edit, or remove submitted content at its discretion.
4. Advertising & Sponsored Content
BBR may publish:
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- Banner advertisements
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- Sponsored articles
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- Affiliate promotions
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- Paid interviews
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- Business spotlights
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- Event promotions
Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for the accuracy of materials submitted.
BBR does not guarantee advertising performance, traffic levels, lead generation, or financial results from campaigns.
Advertising fees are generally non-refundable once campaigns begin or content is published.
5. Payments & Services
Certain services offered through BBR may require payment, including:
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- Advertising packages
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- Featured articles
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- Press release services
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- Branding services
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- Media campaigns
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- Consulting
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- Event promotion
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- Creative services
By purchasing services, you agree to provide accurate billing information and authorize payment processing.
BBR reserves the right to change pricing at any time.
6. Third-Party Links & Platforms
This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, advertisers, or platforms.
BBR does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for:
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- External website content
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- Third-party privacy practices
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- Product quality
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- Services provided by outside vendors
Users access third-party services at their own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
BBR makes no guarantees regarding:
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- Accuracy of information
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- Website availability
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- Reliability of content
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- Business outcomes
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- Financial results
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- Media exposure
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- Continuous operation
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Black Business Review and its owners, affiliates, contributors, partners, employees, and representatives shall not be liable for:
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- Direct damages
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- Indirect damages
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- Lost profits
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- Data loss
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- Business interruption
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- Reputation damage
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- Reliance on published information
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- Advertising outcomes
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- Technical issues or website downtime
Your use of the website is at your own risk.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Black Business Review, its affiliates, owners, staff, contractors, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or legal fees arising from:
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- Your use of the website
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- Violation of these Terms
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- Submitted content
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- Infringement claims
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- Misuse of services
10. Editorial Rights
BBR reserves full editorial discretion regarding:
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- Published content
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- Headlines
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- Formatting
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- Image selection
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- Content placement
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- Content removal
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- Publication timing
Submission of content does not guarantee publication.
11. Community Conduct
Users engaging through comments, forums, interviews, social platforms, or submissions agree not to post:
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- Hate speech
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- Harassment
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- Threats
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- Defamatory statements
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- Illegal content
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- Explicit or abusive material
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- Spam or misleading promotions
BBR may remove content or restrict access without notice.
12. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website or services at any time for violations of these Terms or for conduct deemed harmful to the platform or community.
13. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from use of the website shall be handled in the appropriate courts located in Maryland.
14. Changes to Terms
BBR reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the website.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
15. Contact Information
Black Business Review (BBR)
Email: alexisjcoates@gmail.com
Website: https://blackbusinessreview.net/
Media & Editorial Disclaimer
Opinions expressed in articles, interviews, sponsored content, or contributor submissions belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Black Business Review.
BBR serves as a media and publishing platform and does not provide legal, financial, medical, investment, or professional advice