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Terms & Conditions

1. Services

City News Syndicate provides public relations, media distribution, editorial writing, content development, consulting, and related marketing services. While we utilize professional best practices and extensive media relationships, we do not guarantee publication by any specific media outlet, journalist, publication, search engine, or third party unless expressly stated in a written agreement. Media coverage decisions are made solely by independent editors, publishers, broadcasters, and online platforms. 

2. Client Responsibilities

 Clients agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information.
  • Possess all necessary rights to any text, photographs, logos, trademarks, videos, or other materials submitted to us.
  • Obtain any required permissions before requesting distribution.
  • Review materials for factual accuracy before publication or distribution.

The client is solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of submitted content.

3. Editorial Discretion

 City News Syndicate reserves the right to refuse, modify, or decline any project that:

  • Contains false or misleading information.
  • Violates any law.
  • Infringes intellectual property rights.
  • Is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
  • Could expose City News Syndicate or its distribution partners to legal liability.

4. Intellectual Property

 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all written content, graphics, layouts, and creative materials prepared by City News Syndicate remain our intellectual property until full payment has been received.

Upon payment in full, the client receives a license to use the completed materials for their intended business purposes.

Echo Wave® is a registered trademark of City News Syndicate. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

5. Payment Terms

Payment is due according to the invoice provided.

Work may not begin until payment has been received unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices not paid by their due date may result in delays, suspension of work, or cancellation of services.

The client is responsible for any applicable taxes.

6. Refund Policy

 ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL.


Because our services involve custom writing, editorial development, strategic planning, media preparation, digital delivery, and the immediate allocation of professional resources, all payments made to City News Syndicate are non-refundable.

No refunds, credits, or partial refunds will be issued for:

  • Change of mind
  • Business decisions
  • Delays caused by the client
  • Dissatisfaction with editorial decisions made by third-party publications
  • Failure to obtain media coverage
  • Search engine rankings
  • AI search visibility
  • Marketing performance
  • Sales results
  • Website traffic
  • Social media engagement

Once work has commenced or digital services have been delivered, the project is considered earned.

7. No Guarantee of Results

 Public relations and media coverage are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control.

Accordingly, City News Syndicate makes no guarantee regarding:

  • Publication by any media outlet
  • Number of media pickups
  • Search engine rankings
  • AI-generated search results
  • Website traffic
  • Sales
  • Investor interest
  • Business growth
  • Social media performance

Any examples of previous success are illustrative only and do not guarantee future outcomes.

8. Third-Party Services

 We may utilize third-party distribution networks, media databases, publishing partners, technology providers, or communication platforms.

City News Syndicate is not responsible for outages, delays, editorial decisions, policy changes, or technical issues involving third parties.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, City News Syndicate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or lost-profit damages arising from the use of our services.

Our total liability shall never exceed the amount actually paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

10. Indemnification

Clients agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City News Syndicate, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or legal expenses arising from materials supplied by the client or from the client's misuse of our services. 

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within New York. 

12. Changes to These Terms

City News Syndicate reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions become effective immediately upon posting to this website. 


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