Last Updated: March 18, 2026
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1. About Stilly News
Stilly News is a free, independent online news publication serving the North Puget Sound region of Washington State.
2. No Warranties – Accuracy of Content
All news articles, summaries, and other content published on Stilly News are provided for informational purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to publish accurate information, we make NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any content on this site.
News content on Stilly News may be:
- Automatically summarized or rewritten using artificial intelligence tools
- Sourced from third-party outlets, press releases, public records, or wire services
- Subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice
YOU RELY ON ANY CONTENT ON THIS SITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Stilly News is not a substitute for professional legal, medical, financial, or safety advice.
3. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Stilly News, its owner(s), contributors, and operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this website
- Any errors or inaccuracies in published content
- Any decisions made in reliance on content published here
- Interruption or cessation of the website
- Third-party conduct or content linked from this site
This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
4. Images and Third-Party Media
Images displayed on Stilly News are sourced from third-party news outlets, public sources, press releases, government agencies, and other external providers. Stilly News does not claim ownership, copyright, or any intellectual property rights over images published on this site.
Images are used for editorial news reporting purposes. If you are the rightful copyright owner of an image displayed on this site and wish it to be removed, please contact us at the address listed in Section 11 and we will promptly take it down.
5. AI-Generated and AI-Assisted Content
Some articles published on Stilly News are written or edited with the assistance of artificial intelligence. While we review AI-assisted content, we do not guarantee its accuracy. AI-generated content is subject to the same disclaimer of warranties described in Section 2.
6. Third-Party Links
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7. User Conduct
If you submit comments or any other content to Stilly News, you agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, threatening, obscene, or that infringes on the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.
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If you believe any content on this site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to the contact address in Section 11 that includes:
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- Your electronic or physical signature
We will respond promptly to valid notices.
9. Disclaimer of Endorsement
Publication of news about a person, organization, business, or event does not constitute an endorsement by Stilly News.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact
For questions about these terms, image removal requests, or copyright concerns, please contact us via the contact form on our website.