Arizona Media Institute Terms of Use
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2026
LAST UPDATED JANUARY 2026
BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS ("TERMS OF USE") AND TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK LAWS. IF YOU ARE USING THE SITE ON BEHALF OF YOUR EMPLOYER, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE ON YOUR EMPLOYER'S BEHALF. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS OF USE, DO NOT USE THIS SITE.
The Arizona Media Institute website located at azmediainstitute.org and arizonamediainstitute.org (the “Website”) is owned and operated by Center for the Future of Arizona (“CFA,” “the Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Arizona Media Institute (“AZMI”) is an initiative of CFA.
THESE TERMS OF USE ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND ANY OTHER CFA-OWNED WEBSITES WHERE THESE TERMS ARE POSTED.
Areas of this site may have different terms of use posted. If there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and any other terms posted for a specific area of the site, the latter terms will take precedence with respect to your use of that area of the site.
The Center reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change these Terms of Use at any time by posting the changes on the Website. Any changes, revisions, or modifications are effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your agreement to all such changes, revisions, or modifications to these Terms of Use. We may, with or without prior notice, terminate any of the rights granted by these Terms of Use. You shall comply immediately with any termination or other notice, including, as applicable, by ceasing all use of the Website. The Center may modify its services at any time.
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information.
DOCUMENTS
You may download, view, cite, and print documents (such as press releases, news articles, and reports) ("Documents") from the site, subject to the following: (a) the Documents may be used solely for informational, noncommercial purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be modified or altered in any way. For journalists and researchers, CFA permits citation and limited reproduction consistent with applicable copyright law and fair use, provided the materials are properly attributed and not modified. Except where your use constitutes "fair use" under copyright law, you may not use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit, or distribute any Documents from this site in whole or in part without the express authorization of the Center.
DESIGN/LAYOUT
The design or layout of the azmediainstitute.org site, or any other Center-owned, operated, licensed, or controlled site is the property of the Center. Portions of the Center's Website(s) are protected by copyright, trade dress, and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part. No logo, graphic, sound, or image from any Center Website may be copied or retransmitted unless expressly permitted by the Center and properly credited. Use of any CFA or AZMI trademarks, logos, or design elements requires prior written permission unless otherwise stated.
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and is offered on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Arizona Media Institute provides general information and resources to support public understanding of Arizona issues. Content is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice. Users are encouraged to verify information with additional sources and consult appropriate professionals when needed.
Any views expressed by Independent Subject Matter Experts or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Arizona Media Institute or CFA. Publication of content on this Website does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or warranty of any third-party content, services, or viewpoints. Information may change over time, and while we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding completeness or currentness.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES
The site provides links to Websites and access to content from third parties. The provision of such links is not an endorsement of any information, product, or service reached through such link. The Center is not responsible for the availability of, or content provided on third-party Websites. You should refer to the policies posted by other Websites regarding privacy and other topics before you use them. You agree that the Center is not responsible for third-party content accessible through the site, including opinions, advice, statements, and advertisements, and understand that you bear all risks associated with the use of such content. If you choose to purchase any products or services from a third party website, your relationship is directly with the third party. You agree that the Center is not responsible for: (a) the quality of third-party products or services; and (b) fulfilling any of the terms of your agreement with the seller, including delivery of products or services and warranty obligations related to purchased products or services. You agree that the Center is not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort you may incur from dealing with any third party. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
SCOPE OF USE
The Center invites you to view and use this Website for your informational, noncommercial use. Except as otherwise provided in these Terms of Use, no part of any content or software on this Website may be copied, downloaded or stored in a retrieval system for any other purpose, nor may it be redistributed for any purpose, without the express written permission of the Center. You understand that the Center may discontinue, change or restrict your use of this Website for any reason without notice.
ACCOUNTS AND ACCESS
Some areas of this Website may require registration, with access granted based on identity and credential verification. If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. CFA may suspend or terminate access if we believe an account has been misused or used in violation of these Terms.
NO WARRANTIES
All content on this Website is provided to you on an "as is" and/or "as available" basis. The Center makes no representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, in connection with these Terms and conditions or the Website, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, infringement and fitness for a particular purpose. The Center makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any content available through this Website. You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it. Use of the Website and the content available on the Website is at your sole risk. The Center makes no representations or warranties that use of the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free. You are responsible for taking all necessary precautions to ensure that any content you obtain from the Website is free of viruses.
The above exclusions may not apply in jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain implied warranties.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Your use of this Website or any content on the Website is at your own risk. The Center specifically disclaims any liability, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with access to or use of the Website, even if the Center has been advised of the possibility of such damages, including but not limited to: (a) reliance by any party on any content obtained through the use of this Website; or that arises in connection with mistakes or omissions in, or delays in transmission of, information to or from the user; (b) interruptions of business; (c) access delays or access interruptions to the Website; (d) data non-delivery, incorrect delivery, corruption, destruction, or other modification; (e) loss or damages of any sort incurred as a result of dealings with or the presence of off-Website links on the Website; (f) computer viruses, system failure or malfunction which may occur in connection with your use of the Website, including during hyperlink to or from third-party sites; or (g) events beyond our reasonable control, whether caused in whole or in part by negligence, acts of god, telecommunications failure, theft or destruction of, or unauthorized access to the Website, or related information or programs.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold the Center harmless for any losses, damages or costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any third party claim, action, or demand resulting from your misuse of this Website. You also agree to indemnify us for any loss, damages, or costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from your use of data gathering and extraction tools, or any other action you take that imposes an unreasonable burden or load on our infrastructure.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Center for the Future of Arizona
Attn: The Arizona Media Institute
455 N. Third Street, Suite 260
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: 602-496-1360
Fax: 602-496-1359