Effective Date / Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Website: washingtondigest.com (the “Site”)
Operated By: Conservative Institute, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Conservative Institute,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). “Washington Digest” is a brand name used by Conservative Institute.
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any related products, subscriptions, newsletters (email or otherwise), applications, online video services, online store, interactive features (including comments/community features), widgets, and other resources we offer (collectively, the “Services”). These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy and any Additional Terms (defined below). By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or Services.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THESE TERMS REQUIRE BINDING ARBITRATION FOR MOST DISPUTES AND INCLUDE A CLASS ACTION WAIVER. PLEASE READ THE “ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER” SECTION CAREFULLY.
You may use the Site and Services only if you: (a) are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you live) and can form a binding contract; (b) are not suspended or removed from our Services; (c) are not prohibited from using the Services under applicable law (including U.S. export control and sanctions laws); and (d) access the Services from within the United States. The Site and Services are directed to users in the United States and are not intended for use in other jurisdictions. We may limit or restrict access based on location, and you are responsible for complying with laws applicable to you.
If you use the Site or Services on behalf of a company or other entity, you represent you have authority to bind that entity, and “you” and “your” refer to that entity.
Additional Terms. Certain Services, features, or activities—including newsletters, subscriptions, comment/community features, APIs, advertising tools, contests/sweepstakes, or other promotions (“Promotions”)—may be subject to additional terms, guidelines, or rules (“Additional Terms”). We will present or link applicable Additional Terms at the point of use. Additional Terms are incorporated by reference and form part of your agreement with us. If there is a conflict between Additional Terms and these Terms, the Additional Terms control for that specific Service, feature, activity, or Promotion.
Third-Party Terms. Some Services may be integrated with or distributed through third parties (for example, app stores, sign-in providers, payment processors, embedded platforms, or analytics providers). Your use of those third-party components may be subject to their terms and privacy policies, which you must follow in addition to ours.
Promotions. Promotions are governed by their official rules and may be void where prohibited. We may cancel, modify, or suspend a Promotion if fraud, technical failure, or other factors impair integrity, as determined by us in our sole discretion. Unless stated otherwise, you are responsible for any taxes associated with prizes.
Account Responsibility. If you create an account or otherwise access gated features, you are responsible for all activity under your account, whether authorized or not. You must safeguard your credentials and promptly notify us of suspected unauthorized use.
User Content. If the Site or Services allow you to post, transmit, or submit information, data, text, images, audio, video, comments, or other materials (“User Content”), you are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of submitting it.
License to Operate the Services. To operate, host, display, and provide the Services, you grant Conservative Institute a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, process, adapt, publish, display, perform, transmit, and distribute your User Content solely in connection with operating and providing the Services and our related media channels. You represent you have all rights necessary to grant this license.
Monitoring and Enforcement. We may (but are not obligated to) monitor User Content and activity. We may remove or refuse to post User Content; suspend or terminate accounts; throttle, rate-limit, or restrict access; and cooperate with law enforcement or disclose information where we believe reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights/safety, or enforce these Terms.
You agree not to, and not to assist others to, do any of the following:
We may restrict, suspend, or terminate access if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Informational Purposes Only. The Site provides news and informational content for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice (including legal, financial, investment, medical, or other advice). You should not act or refrain from acting based on Site content without consulting an appropriate professional. No attorney–client, fiduciary, or other professional relationship is formed by your use of the Site or Services.
Corrections and Updates. We may update content and correct errors as we deem appropriate. If we publish a corrections policy, it will be available at washingtondigest.com/corrections/ (or an equivalent page). We do not undertake any duty to update content except as required by law.
No Guarantees. We do not represent or warrant that any content is accurate, complete, current, reliable, useful, or error-free. Content can become outdated quickly, and archived content may not reflect current events or developments.
Third-Party Content. Some content may be supplied by third parties, contributors, syndication partners, or linked/embedded services. We do not control or endorse third-party content and make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or availability. Your use of third-party content may be subject to third-party terms and privacy policies.
Market/Polling/Data Latency. Any market data, polling results, election returns, financial figures, or similar data may be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or inaccurate and is provided “as is” for informational purposes only.
AI / Automation Disclosure. Portions of our workflows may use automated systems or AI-assisted tools (including large language models) for tasks such as transcription, translation, summarization, extraction, or formatting. These tools can introduce errors or omissions. You should independently verify information that is important to you—especially for legal, financial, investment, medical, health, safety, or election-related uses.
Your Reliance. Any reliance you place on content is at your own risk. We are not liable for losses arising from reliance on content or inability to access content.
Our Content. The Site and Services, including software, code, databases, articles, text, images, graphics, audio/video, designs, compilations, and look-and-feel (collectively, “Content”), are owned by or licensed to us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our names, logos, and brand identifiers are our trademarks (“Conservative Institute Marks”). All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Limited License (Personal Use Only). Subject to these Terms, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and view the Site and Services solely for personal, non-commercial use. This license does not permit copying, reproducing, republishing, distributing, selling, licensing, scraping, archiving, creating derivative works, removing proprietary notices, framing, inline linking, or systematic retrieval of Content except where permitted by law (e.g., fair use) or with our prior written permission.
Link Sharing. You may share links to public pages using standard, non-systematic link sharing (including on personal, non-commercial social media) provided you do not modify Content, remove attribution, or suggest endorsement.
Open-Source / Third-Party Components. The Services may include components under open-source or third-party licenses. Those license terms control to the extent they grant different rights than these Terms.
The Site may display advertising, content recommendation units, and other monetization features. Advertisements are separate from editorial content. If we publish sponsored content or paid placements, we will label them as such where appropriate. If we maintain an advertising disclosure page, it may be located at washingtondigest.com/advertising-disclosure/ (or an equivalent page).
Some links may be affiliate or otherwise sponsored, meaning we may receive a commission or other consideration if you click or make a purchase. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their terms and policies.
If you submit comments, suggestions, ideas, or other feedback (“Feedback”), you agree that Feedback is voluntary and non-confidential, and we have no obligation to respond. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you assign to us all right, title, and interest in your Feedback, including intellectual property rights; if an assignment is not effective under applicable law, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to use and exploit the Feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.
We respect intellectual property rights and respond to properly formatted notices of claimed copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512.
How to Submit a DMCA Notice. Your notice must include: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed (or a representative list); (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it (e.g., URL(s)); (c) your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email; (d) a statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.
Designated Agent / Where to Send Notices.
Conservative Institute LLC
Attn: DMCA Agent
1328 Highpoint Way
Roanoke, TX 76262 United States of America
You may also email DMCA notices to contact@conservativeinstitute.org with the subject line “DMCA Notice,” but we may require follow-up information to verify compliance. Please do not send subpoenas, service of process, partnership requests, or non-DMCA communications to the DMCA channel.
Counter-Notice. If your content was removed and you believe it was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice containing the information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant informs us they filed an action seeking a court order.
Repeat Infringers. We may terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers.
Misrepresentation Warning. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing (or was removed by mistake) may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.
Your use of the Site and Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information. By using the Site or Services, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us related to your use, including notices about changes to these Terms or our Privacy Policy and subscription-related notices where applicable.
The Site and Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, apps, content, or services. We do not control or endorse third-party services and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Access third-party services at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.
Inbound Linking. You may link to public pages of the Site in a fair and legal manner that does not harm our reputation. You may not frame or mirror the Site, imply endorsement without permission, or use our logos/trademarks without consent. We may revoke linking permission at any time.
Changes and Availability. We may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site, Services, Content, or any feature at any time with or without notice. The Site may be unavailable due to maintenance, outages, third-party failures, or events beyond our reasonable control.
Termination. We may refuse, suspend, limit, or terminate access to the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, including if we believe you violated these Terms or if we discontinue the Site. Upon termination, your right to use the Site and Services ceases immediately.
Subscriptions; Refunds. If you have paid for a subscription or purchase, additional billing, cancellation, and refund terms may apply at the point of purchase (including app store terms). If access is terminated for your breach, you are not entitled to any refund or credit to the maximum extent permitted by law.
YOU USE THE SITE AND SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE, SERVICES, AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
AI-Generated or AI-Assisted Content. THE SITE MAY INCLUDE CONTENT OR FEATURES GENERATED OR ENABLED BY AUTOMATED SYSTEMS OR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (“AI FEATURES”). AI OUTPUTS MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR OMISSIONS AND ARE PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING AI FEATURES AND AI-GENERATED OR AI-ASSISTED CONTENT AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSSES ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON SUCH CONTENT. YOU AGREE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES, OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, SERVICES, OR CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED (A) $100, OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) TO ACCESS THE SITE OR SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH CASES, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Conservative Institute and our affiliates, distributors, licensees, and each of our respective owners, officers, directors, employees, members, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, demands, actions, investigations, proceedings, liabilities, damages, judgments, fines, penalties, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use or misuse of the Site or Services; (b) your User Content or inputs; (c) your violation of these Terms, Additional Terms, or applicable law; (d) your infringement or violation of any third-party rights; or (e) disputes between you and any third party relating to your conduct or use of the Site or Services.
Agreement to Arbitrate. Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or the Services, including their interpretation, performance, breach, termination, enforcement, or validity (each, a “Dispute”), will be resolved by binding arbitration as set forth below, except where prohibited by applicable law.
Informal Resolution First. Before commencing arbitration, you and we agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any Dispute informally for 30 days after written notice of the Dispute.
Rules; Forum; Seat. If not resolved, either party may commence arbitration with JAMS under the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures (including the Optional Appeal Procedure) then in effect. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator seated in Dallas County, Texas. Hearings may be held in Dallas, Texas or remotely, at the arbitrator’s discretion. The Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1–16, governs interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement.
Confidentiality. The arbitration and its filings, evidence, and award will be confidential except as required to enforce an award or comply with law.
Class Action Waiver; Jury Waiver. NO DISPUTES MAY BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS. THE ARBITRATOR MAY RESOLVE ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL DISPUTE AND MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN CLAIMS OF OTHERS. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR SIMILAR PROCEEDING.
Fees and Costs. Administrative, filing, and arbitrator fees will be allocated under the JAMS Rules. Each party bears its own attorneys’ fees and costs unless a statute provides otherwise or the arbitrator determines a claim or defense was frivolous or brought in bad faith.
Court Proceedings Related to Arbitration. Any court proceedings limited to compelling arbitration, staying litigation pending arbitration, or confirming/modifying/vacating an award must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas, and the parties submit to personal jurisdiction and venue there.
Severability; Survival. If any portion of this arbitration section (other than the Class Action Waiver) is found unenforceable, it will be severed and the remainder enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. This section survives termination.
Governing Law. These Terms are governed by Texas law, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules, and subject to the Federal Arbitration Act as stated above.
Force Majeure. We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, extreme weather, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, government actions, utility failures, Internet/hosting/cloud failures, or attacks on networks/systems.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights/obligations without our prior written consent; any attempted transfer is void. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
Severability. If any provision is unlawful or unenforceable, it will be severed and the remaining provisions remain in effect. Where permissible, an invalid provision will be modified to the maximum lawful effect consistent with the parties’ intent.
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver, and any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.
Entire Agreement; Order of Precedence. These Terms, together with Additional Terms and our Privacy Policy, form the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and Services and supersede prior understandings on the same subject. Additional Terms control for the applicable Service/feature/activity/Promotion in the event of conflict.
Headings. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. “Including” means “including without limitation.”
We may modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time in our sole discretion to the fullest extent permitted by law. Unless a later effective date is stated, changes are effective upon posting as indicated by the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Site and Services.
Questions about these Terms may be sent to contact@conservativeinstitute.org or through our contact page at washingtondigest.com/contact-us/ (or an equivalent page).
Mailing Address:
Conservative Institute LLC
1328 Highpoint Way
Roanoke, TX 76262
