Last updated: May 14, 2026
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If you do not agree to these terms, you should discontinue use of the website and related services.
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Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content published by Sapulpa Times is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Articles
- Headlines
- Photographs
- Graphics
- Logos
- Videos
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- Podcasts
- Layouts
- Design elements
- Databases
- Original reporting
Content may not be copied, republished, reproduced, redistributed, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
Limited quotation and linking for commentary, criticism, or news reporting purposes may be permitted under applicable law.
Artificial Intelligence and Automated Use Restrictions
Automated scraping, extraction, dataset compilation, AI model training, machine-generated summarization, or automated republication of Sapulpa Times content without written permission is prohibited.
Users may not use bots, crawlers, scripts, or automated systems to:
- Harvest content
- Republish stories
- Generate derivative AI content
- Train machine learning systems
- Collect email addresses or user information
- Interfere with website operations
Unauthorized automated use may result in legal action.
Acceptable Use
Users agree not to:
- Violate laws or regulations
- Impersonate others
- Upload malicious code
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems
- Interfere with site operations
- Publish unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing material
- Harass or threaten others
Sapulpa Times reserves the right to restrict access or remove material at its discretion.
User Submissions
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Users retain ownership of their original submissions unless otherwise agreed.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Sapulpa Times reserves the right to reject, edit, remove, or moderate submissions.
Social Media Conduct
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We reserve the right to remove comments or restrict participation involving:
- Obscenity
- Harassment
- Hate speech
- Spam
- Threats
- Impersonation
- Unlawful conduct
Anonymous or deceptive participation may also be restricted.
Moderation decisions are made at our discretion.
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Subscription terms, pricing, renewal policies, and cancellation procedures may be updated periodically.
Failure to pay applicable fees may result in suspension or termination of access.
Affiliate Relationships
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Editorial decisions are made independently of affiliate relationships.
Accuracy and Availability
Sapulpa Times strives for accuracy and fairness in reporting, but we cannot guarantee that all information will always be complete, current, or error-free.
News develops quickly, and information may change after publication.
We reserve the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue portions of the website at any time.
Third-Party Content and Links
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We do not control third-party platforms and are not responsible for:
- Their content
- Their policies
- Their availability
- Their security practices
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Sapulpa Times and Upward Media provide services and content on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Availability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sapulpa Times and Upward Media shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from use of the website or reliance on its content.
Users assume responsibility for their use of information published by Sapulpa Times.
Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sapulpa Times, Upward Media, employees, contractors, contributors, and affiliates from claims or damages arising from:
- User conduct
- Violations of these Terms
- Submitted content
- Misuse of the website
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Changes to Terms
Sapulpa Times may update these Terms of Use periodically.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
Contact
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