Terms of Service

The Dupree Report (TDR)
Website: thedupreereport.com
Last Updated: April 2026


TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Agreement to Terms
  2. Intellectual Property Rights
  3. User Representations
  4. Prohibited Activities
  5. User Generated Contributions
  6. Contribution License
  7. Submissions
  8. Third-Party Websites and Content
  9. Advertisers and Affiliate Relationships
  10. Site Management
  11. Privacy Policy
  12. DMCA Notice and Policy
  13. Term and Termination
  14. Modifications and Interruptions
  15. Governing Law
  16. Dispute Resolution
  17. Disclaimer
  18. Limitations of Liability
  19. Indemnification
  20. Electronic Communications
  21. Miscellaneous
  22. Contact Us

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “user”) and Wayne Dupree, doing business as The Dupree Report (“The Dupree Report,” “TDR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of thedupreereport.com and any related media channels, social media pages, newsletters, or other digital properties connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting, indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. Persons under 18 are not permitted to use or register on the Site.


2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content published on The Dupree Report — including articles, headlines, analysis, photographs, graphics, video, audio, logos, and trademarks — is the proprietary property of The Dupree Report or its licensed contributors and is protected by United States copyright and intellectual property law.

You are granted a limited, personal, non-commercial license to access and read content on the Site. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit any content from the Site without the express prior written permission of The Dupree Report.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.


3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms
  • You are not a minor in your jurisdiction of residence
  • You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, including bots or scripts
  • You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation

4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not use the Site for any purpose other than its intended use as a news and information publication. The following activities are expressly prohibited:

  • Systematically retrieving or scraping content from the Site to build any database, directory, or competing publication without written permission
  • Reproducing, republishing, or redistributing TDR content without attribution and permission
  • Attempting to trick, defraud, or mislead The Dupree Report or other users
  • Circumventing or interfering with security features of the Site
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any disruptive code
  • Impersonating Wayne Dupree, TDR staff, or any other user
  • Using TDR content to harass, abuse, or harm any individual
  • Engaging in any automated scraping, data mining, or content extraction
  • Using the Site in any manner that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems
  • Using TDR’s content or brand for any commercial purpose without written consent

5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

The Site may allow users to submit comments, letters, tips, or other content (“Contributions”). By submitting Contributions, you represent and warrant that:

  • Your Contributions are your original work or you have the right to submit them
  • Your Contributions do not infringe on any third party’s intellectual property rights
  • Your Contributions are not false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful
  • Your Contributions do not promote violence, harassment, or hatred toward any individual or group
  • Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law or regulation
  • You have obtained any necessary permissions for identifiable individuals referenced in your Contributions

We reserve the right to remove any Contribution at any time, for any reason, without notice.


6. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

By submitting Contributions to the Site, you grant The Dupree Report a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display your Contributions in connection with the operation of the Site and TDR’s editorial mission.

You retain ownership of your Contributions. We do not claim ownership over content you submit. You are solely responsible for your Contributions and agree to hold The Dupree Report harmless from any claims arising from them.


7. SUBMISSIONS

Any feedback, story tips, suggestions, or ideas you submit to The Dupree Report (“Submissions”) may be used by us for editorial purposes without compensation or acknowledgment, unless otherwise agreed in writing. You warrant that your Submissions are original or that you have the right to provide them.


8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party content. The Dupree Report does not investigate, monitor, or endorse third-party websites or content and is not responsible for their accuracy, reliability, or practices.

Linking to a third-party source does not constitute endorsement of that source or its content. If you navigate to a third-party website from the Site, you do so at your own risk and these Terms no longer govern your activity.


9. ADVERTISERS AND AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS

The Dupree Report may display third-party advertisements and may participate in affiliate programs. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their advertisements and any products or services offered through them.

Affiliate relationships are disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. For more information, see our Editorial & Ethics Policy.


10. SITE MANAGEMENT

The Dupree Report reserves the right to:

  • Monitor the Site for violations of these Terms
  • Take appropriate action against anyone who violates these Terms or applicable law
  • Remove or restrict access to any content or user at our sole discretion
  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Site at any time without notice
  • Manage the Site in any manner designed to protect TDR’s rights and ensure proper functioning

11. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at thedupreereport.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States in accordance with our Privacy Policy.


The Dupree Report respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us in writing with the following information:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
  3. Identification of the specific content on the Site you believe is infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it
  4. Your contact information, including name, address, and email
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Send DMCA notices to:
[email protected]
Attn: DMCA Copyright Agent
The Dupree Report
Randallstown, Maryland 21133

We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly. Filing a false DMCA notice may result in legal liability.


13. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Site. We reserve the right to deny access to the Site to any user at any time, for any reason, without notice, including for violation of these Terms. If your access is terminated, you are prohibited from creating new accounts or accessing the Site through other means.


14. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to change, modify, or discontinue the Site or any portion thereof at any time without notice. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from modifications, interruptions, or discontinuation of the Site. We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times.


15. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Baltimore County, Maryland.


16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any disputes before pursuing legal action. Most issues can be resolved quickly through direct communication at [email protected].

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Maryland. You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and not through class action proceedings.

The following disputes are excluded from arbitration and may be brought directly in court: claims involving intellectual property rights, allegations of theft or piracy, invasion of privacy, unauthorized use, or requests for injunctive relief.


17. DISCLAIMER

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE DUPREE REPORT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE DUPREE REPORT MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT ON THE SITE. NEWS AND INFORMATION PUBLISHED ON THE SITE REPRESENTS OUR BEST EFFORTS AT ACCURACY AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION AND IS SUBJECT TO CORRECTION. SEE OUR CORRECTIONS POLICY IN OUR EDITORIAL & ETHICS POLICY.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS, INACCURACIES, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR OTHER HARM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.


18. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE DUPREE REPORT, ITS OWNER, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY.


19. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Dupree Report, its owner, contributors, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses — including reasonable attorney’s fees — arising from your use of the Site, your Contributions, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third party’s rights.


20. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By using the Site, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us by email, you consent to receive electronic communications from The Dupree Report. You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that communications be in writing.


21. MISCELLANEOUS

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Editorial & Ethics Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Dupree Report regarding your use of the Site. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that right. These Terms may not be assigned by you without our prior written consent.


22. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms:

The Dupree Report
Attn: Wayne Dupree
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
Email: [email protected]
Website: thedupreereport.com


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