Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 15, 2025

Welcome to byrobgarcia.com (the “Site”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any content, features, or services offered by Roberto Garcia (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

1. Intellectual Property

All photographs, text, graphics, logos, and other materials on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and other laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use the Content without prior written permission.

Photo credit note: Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are © Roberto Garcia.

2. Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use requires our written permission.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to: (a) use the Site for unlawful purposes; (b) attempt to interfere with the Site’s security or functionality; (c) scrape, spider, or harvest data without permission; (d) use the Content in a way that infringes rights of others.

4. Investigative Journalism & Accuracy

Content on the Site is produced for journalistic purposes based on public records, open sources, interviews, and photography. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete or current. Individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

5. No Professional Advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. You rely on the Content at your own risk and should consult appropriate professionals for advice specific to your situation.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Substack, social media). We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. Submissions & Communications

If you send tips, comments, or other materials (“Submissions”), you represent that you have the right to share them and that they do not violate any law or third-party rights. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and reproduce Submissions for editorial purposes, subject to applicable law and ethical considerations. We may contact you regarding your Submission.

8. Copyright Concerns (DMCA)

If you believe that Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please email a notice to contact@byrobgarcia.com with: (a) your contact info, (b) identification of the copyrighted work, (c) the URL of the allegedly infringing material, and (d) a statement under penalty of perjury that you are authorized to act. We will review and respond as appropriate.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Site and Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and liability for any damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on the Content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Venue for any dispute shall be in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact:
Roberto Garcia
📧 contact@byrobgarcia.com