Terms of Service
Last updated: April 12, 2026
Welcome to BaseLocal. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the baselocal.com website and all associated email newsletters operated by BaseLocal, LLC ("BaseLocal," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website or subscribing to our newsletters, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or subscribe to our newsletters.
Description of Service
BaseLocal provides free, location-based email newsletters covering local news, events, and recommendations for cities across the United States. Our newsletters are delivered to your inbox on a regular basis at no cost to you.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use our services. By subscribing or using our website, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Account and Subscription
To subscribe to a BaseLocal newsletter, you must provide a valid email address. You are responsible for ensuring that the email address you provide is accurate and that you have access to it.
You may unsubscribe from any newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us at hello@baselocal.com.
User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use our services for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content through our services
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access our website without our written consent
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services
Intellectual Property
All content on the BaseLocal website and in our newsletters — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of BaseLocal, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any of our content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as reading and sharing individual newsletter editions.
Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Our newsletters may contain affiliate links and paid advertising, which are clearly marked with an asterisk (*). When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Sponsored content and affiliate recommendations are selected by our editorial team. However, we do not guarantee the quality, safety, or suitability of any third-party product or service. You should conduct your own research before making any purchase decisions.
Third-party websites linked in our newsletters have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party sites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and newsletters are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content in our newsletters or on our website.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BaseLocal, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or newsletters, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.
Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim (which, given our services are free, would be zero).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BaseLocal, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of our services or your violation of these Terms.
Termination
You may stop using our services at any time by unsubscribing from our newsletters and ceasing to visit our website. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BaseLocal regarding your use of our services and supersede any prior agreements.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
BaseLocal, LLC
Attn: Legal
220 W. Congress Street Floor 2 #1041
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: hello@baselocal.com
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