Amherst Now Terms of Service
Effective: October 24, 2024 | Last Updated: June 8, 2025
1. Agreement Between User and Amherst Now
Welcome to Amherst Now (https://www.amherstnow.com). The Amherst Now website (the “Site”) is operated by Artist Dynamix (“we,” “us,” or “our”) as part of its AdX Wonder initiative. Your use of the Site constitutes agreement to these Terms. Please read them carefully.
Amherst Now is a community noticeboard serving the town of Amherst MA, and surrounding communities, featuring:
- Business announcements
- Local event listings
- Entrepreneur resources
- Public notices from organizations
2. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy (link), which outlines our data collection practices.
3. User Responsibilities
A. Account Usage
- You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality.
- You must be 18+ or have parental consent to use the Site.
B. Content Guidelines
You agree not to post:
- False or misleading information
- Spam/commercial solicitations
- Copyrighted material without permission
- Content violating local/state laws
4. Intellectual Property
A. Content Usage
Amherst Now does not claim ownership over user-submitted notices. These notices are shared for public interest and may be freely redistributed to help promote the original events or messages, as intended by their creators.
Blog posts and original articles produced by Amherst Now may be shared for non-commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given and a link is included back to the original post on Amherst Now. Commercial use of any content on this site requires prior written permission.
B. Your Submissions
By posting notices, you grant us a non-exclusive license to:
- Display your content on the Site
- Share via social media (with attribution)
- Archive for historical records
5. Content Suitability and Removal Rights
We reserve the right to decline publication or remove any notice or content at our discretion if we deem it unsuitable for the Site or its audience. This includes content that, while not explicitly prohibited elsewhere in these Terms, does not align with the family- and community-oriented nature of Amherst Now.
6. Prohibited Content Categories
Amherst Now is a space intended to serve all members of the community, including families and children. We do not allow:
- NSFW (not safe for work) content, imagery, or language
- Information related to firearms or weaponry
- Religious doctrines, proselytizing, or faith-based exclusivity
- Political manifestos or campaign materials
- Hateful, violent, or harmful content of any kind
We reserve the right to define what qualifies under these categories. Users posting such content may be blocked from future submissions.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to external websites. We:
- Do not control linked content
- Are not responsible for accuracy or practices
- May use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is.” We disclaim all warranties, including:
- Accuracy of notices
- Uninterrupted service
- Virus-free operation
9. Limitation of Liability
Amherst Now is not liable for:
- Damages from using/not using the Site
- Errors in posted notices
- Third-party actions
10. DMCA Copyright Policy
To report infringement, submit a written notice including:
- Identification of copyrighted work
- URL of allegedly infringing material
- Your contact information
- Statement of good faith belief
- Signature
Send to: info[at]amherstnow.com
11. Modifications
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Massachusetts law.
Contact Us:
Artist Dynamix
Email: info[at]amherstnow.com