Effective Date: July 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using https://hypergridnews.com (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, contributors, grid liaisons, and any other users who access or use the Site in any manner.

The Site is operated by DigiWorldz LLC, doing business as HyperGrid News, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Ohio.

2. Description of Service

HyperGrid News is a free, community-driven news and information publication serving the OpenSimulator virtual world ecosystem. The Site provides:

• Grid news and announcements submitted by grid owners, liaisons, and community members

• Event listings for virtual world events across the HyperGrid

• Tutorials and how-to guides for OpenSim residents and grid operators

• A grid directory and related community resources

HyperGrid News does not currently charge fees for any services offered on the Site. Content is provided for informational and community purposes only.

3. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content

• Submit content that harasses, threatens, or demeans any individual or group

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems

• Submit spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or repetitive content

• Impersonate any person, grid, organization, or entity

• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site

HyperGrid News reserves the right to reject, remove, or edit any submitted content at its sole editorial discretion without notice or explanation.

4. Content Submissions

By submitting content to HyperGrid News — including news articles, announcements, event listings, tutorials, or any other material — you grant DigiWorldz LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to publish, edit, display, and distribute that content on the Site and in any associated communications such as newsletters or social media.

You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit the content, that it does not infringe any third-party rights, and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge. HyperGrid News does not guarantee the publication of any submitted content. All submissions are subject to editorial review.

5. Editorial Policy

HyperGrid News maintains an independent editorial policy. All content submissions — including those from grids affiliated with DigiWorldz LLC — are subject to the same editorial standards and review process. HyperGrid News reserves the right to decline any submission that does not meet its editorial standards, contains false information, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate for publication.

Published content does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of HyperGrid News or DigiWorldz LLC.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content created by HyperGrid News staff, including editorials, site design, graphics, and original articles, is the property of DigiWorldz LLC and is protected by applicable copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without express written permission.

Third-party trademarks, grid names, logos, and other proprietary materials referenced on the Site remain the property of their respective owners.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. HyperGrid News does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DigiWorldz LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, grids, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. HyperGrid News does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Terms

HyperGrid News reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively by binding mediation conducted in Licking County, Ohio. The parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation process before pursuing any other legal remedy. The mediator shall be a neutral third party mutually agreed upon by both parties or, if no agreement can be reached, appointed by a recognized mediation organization operating in Licking County, Ohio.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

HyperGrid News / DigiWorldz LLC

Email: admin@hypergridnews.com Website: https://hypergridnews.com