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Publication Information
Appomattox Times
Digital News Publication
Appomattox County, Virginia
Publisher:
Nathan Simpson
[email protected]
Editorial Standards
Editorial Independence
The Appomattox Times maintains editorial independence in all news coverage and commentary. Our editorial decisions are made without influence from advertisers or external parties.
Fact-Checking & Accuracy
We are committed to factual accuracy and will promptly correct any errors. Submit corrections to [email protected].
Legal Information
Copyright & Usage
All content published on Appomattox Times is protected by copyright law. Original articles, photographs, and multimedia content may not be reproduced without written permission.
Fair Use: Brief excerpts may be quoted for commentary, criticism, or news reporting with proper attribution and a link to the original source.
Press Releases: Government press releases and public documents may be republished in accordance with public domain guidelines.
Content Disclaimer
The information published on this website is for general informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.
Opinion Content: Letters to the editor, guest columns, and editorial content represent the views of their authors and not necessarily those of Appomattox Times.
External Links: Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.
Privacy & Data Protection
Information Collection
Contact Forms: When you submit forms (comments, letters, advertising inquiries), we collect only the information necessary to process your request.
Email Communications: We use the information you provide to respond to inquiries and may send follow-up communications related to your submission.
Website Analytics: We may use standard web analytics to understand how our site is used and to improve our content and user experience.
Data Protection
Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Retention: Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purpose or as required by law.
Rights: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
Community Guidelines
Comments & Submissions
We welcome community engagement through comments and submissions. All contributions must:
- Be respectful and constructive
- Focus on issues, not personal attacks
- Avoid profanity and inappropriate content
- Not contain spam or promotional material
- Respect copyright and intellectual property
Moderation Policy
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates our community guidelines. Repeat violations may result in restrictions on future submissions.
Letter to the Editor: All letters are reviewed before publication. We may edit for length, clarity, and style while preserving the author's intent.
Comment Policy: Comments are moderated to ensure constructive dialogue. We encourage diverse viewpoints expressed respectfully.
Advertising Standards
Editorial Independence
Advertising content is clearly distinguished from editorial content. Advertisers have no influence over editorial decisions or news coverage.
Sponsored Content: Any sponsored or promotional content is clearly labeled as such.
Political Advertising: Political advertisements are subject to disclosure requirements and must identify the funding source.
Advertising Guidelines
We reserve the right to refuse advertising that:
- Makes false or misleading claims
- Promotes illegal activities
- Contains inappropriate or offensive content
- Conflicts with our community standards
For advertising inquiries, contact us at our advertising page.