The Brave Beacon
Effective Date: September 19, 2026
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of TheBraveBeacon.com. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these terms.
1. Independent Publication
The Brave Beacon is an independently operated student-driven news and media publication.
The Brave Beacon is not an official publication, website, or communication channel of Alcorn State University.
Alcorn State University does not own, operate, sponsor, or control this website. References to the university, its programs, organizations, students, employees, events, athletics, or facilities may appear as part of legitimate news reporting, commentary, or other editorial coverage.
Such references should not be interpreted as university sponsorship or endorsement of The Brave Beacon.
2. Editorial Independence
The Brave Beacon exercises independent editorial judgment over the content published on its website.
Articles, columns, editorials, reviews, commentary, and other materials may represent the work or opinions of their respective authors or contributors.
Opinions published by The Brave Beacon should not be interpreted as official statements or positions of Alcorn State University or another organization discussed on the website.
3. Accuracy and Corrections
The Brave Beacon strives to provide accurate information and responsible journalism.
However, information may occasionally contain errors or become outdated.
The Brave Beacon reserves the right to correct, clarify, update, edit, or remove published content when appropriate.
Requests concerning factual corrections may be submitted to thebravebeacon@gmail.com.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, original articles, photographs, graphics, videos, audio recordings, logos, designs, and other original content appearing on TheBraveBeacon.com may be protected by copyright and other intellectual-property laws.
Content owned by The Brave Beacon or its contributors may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, sold, or commercially exploited without authorization except where permitted by applicable law.
Third-party content remains the property of its respective copyright owners.
5. Photographs and Media
The Brave Beacon seeks to use original, licensed, authorized, or otherwise lawfully usable photographs, graphics, videos, and other media.
The appearance of an image or other material on an internet search engine does not establish that the material is free to use.
When third-party material is used, The Brave Beacon intends to comply with applicable copyright law, licenses, permissions, and other usage requirements.
6. User and Contributor Submissions
The Brave Beacon may accept letters, articles, photographs, videos, story ideas, comments, tips, or other submissions.
By submitting material, you represent that you have the legal right to submit it and that, to your knowledge, its use will not unlawfully violate another person’s copyright, privacy, publicity, or other rights.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Unless another arrangement has been made, contributors retain whatever rights they otherwise hold in their work while granting The Brave Beacon permission to review, edit, publish, display, promote, and archive material they voluntarily submit for publication.
7. Acceptable Use
Visitors may not intentionally interfere with the operation or security of the website, attempt unauthorized access to website systems or accounts, knowingly transmit malicious software, impersonate another individual, abuse website forms or interactive features, or use the website for unlawful purposes.
8. External Links
The website may link to third-party websites for reporting, sourcing, reference, or convenience.
A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the linked website, organization, product, service, or viewpoint.
The Brave Beacon is not responsible for third-party websites or their content.
9. Advertising and Sponsored Content
The Brave Beacon may display advertisements, sponsorships, affiliate links, or other promotional content.
When appropriate, paid or sponsored content may be identified as such.
The appearance of advertising does not necessarily constitute editorial endorsement of the advertiser, organization, product, or service.
10. Website Availability
The Brave Beacon does not guarantee uninterrupted access to TheBraveBeacon.com.
Features or content may be modified, temporarily unavailable, or discontinued.
11. Disclaimer
Content published on TheBraveBeacon.com is provided primarily for journalistic, informational, educational, and commentary purposes.
While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain accuracy, The Brave Beacon does not guarantee that every piece of information will always be complete, current, or error-free.
12. Changes to These Terms
These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically.
Continued use of the website after updated terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
13. Contact
Questions concerning these Terms and Conditions may be sent to:
The Brave Beacon
Email: thebravebeacon@gmail.com
Website: TheBraveBeacon.com