Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to Preston Hollow Press. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Preston Hollow Press website located at prestonhollowpress.com (the "Site"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site. Preston Hollow Press is operated by Preston Hollow Press LLC ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company").
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
- • You are at least 13 years of age (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction);
- • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms;
- • You will comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations;
- • You have not been previously suspended or removed from using the Site.
If you are using the Site on behalf of a business or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Site immediately.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Our Content
The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality—including but not limited to all articles, text, photographs, graphics, illustrations, images, video, audio, software, code, data compilations, page layout, underlying code, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof—are owned by Preston Hollow Press, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
3.2 Permitted Uses
You May:
- • Access and read content for personal, non-commercial use
- • Share links to articles on social media or via email
- • Quote brief excerpts (under 250 words) with proper attribution and a link to the original article
- • Print articles for personal, non-commercial use
- • Use RSS feeds for personal news aggregation
3.3 Prohibited Uses
You May Not:
- • Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content without our prior written consent
- • Use any content for commercial purposes without a license agreement
- • Systematically retrieve data or content to create a collection, compilation, database, or directory
- • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access the Site without our permission
- • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- • Frame or mirror any part of the Site without written authorization
- • Use our content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models without written permission
3.4 Trademarks
"Preston Hollow Press," our logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Preston Hollow Press or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.
4. User Submissions
4.1 News Tips and Story Ideas
We welcome news tips, story leads, and information from our readers. When you submit a news tip or story idea to Preston Hollow Press:
- • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, publish, edit, modify, and distribute the submitted information for any editorial purpose.
- • You represent that you have the right to provide the information and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
- • You understand that we are under no obligation to use your submission or to compensate you.
- • You acknowledge that we receive many submissions and may independently develop or receive similar ideas.
4.2 Comments and Feedback
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content through our Site or communication channels:
- • You grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content.
- • You represent that your submissions are accurate, not confidential, and do not violate these Terms.
- • You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable.
4.3 Source Confidentiality
We take source protection seriously. If you provide information as a confidential source, we will make reasonable efforts to protect your identity consistent with our journalistic ethics and obligations. However, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, particularly where disclosure may be required by law.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
- • Interfere with or disrupt the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site
- • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks
- • Use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
- • Harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information of users
- • Use the Site to send unsolicited promotional or advertising material (spam)
- • Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site
- • Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information
6. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Preston Hollow Press. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that Preston Hollow Press shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
7. Disclaimers
Important Notice
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
7.1 No Warranty
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Preston Hollow Press disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
- • Warranties that defects will be corrected
- • Warranties that the Site or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
7.2 Editorial Content
Our news content is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:
- • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content
- • News and information may change rapidly, and updates may not be immediately reflected
- • Opinion pieces represent the views of individual authors, not necessarily Preston Hollow Press
- • Content should not be relied upon as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice
7.3 No Professional Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice. Any reliance you place on information from the Site is strictly at your own risk. You should consult appropriate professionals for advice specific to your situation.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PRESTON HOLLOW PRESS, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:
- • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- • Any damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Site
- • Any damages resulting from any content obtained from the Site
- • Any damages resulting from unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise), even if Preston Hollow Press has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall our total liability exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Preston Hollow Press, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including but not limited to your user submissions, any use of the Site's content other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.
Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally. You must send a written description of your dispute to [email protected] and allow sixty (60) days for resolution before initiating any legal proceedings.
11.2 Waiver of Class Actions
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to all or any part of the Site at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. If you wish to terminate your use of the Site, you may simply discontinue using the Site.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Preston Hollow Press regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements, communications, and other understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.
15. Waiver
No waiver by Preston Hollow Press of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Preston Hollow Press to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
16. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.
17. Copyright Infringement / DMCA
If you believe that any content on our Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our designated copyright agent with the following information:
- • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Site
- • Your address, telephone number, and email address
- • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
- • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf
Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: