Website Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 These Terms of Service ("Website Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at DeSotoState.com and any related pages, content, features, or functionality (collectively, the "Website") operated by DeSoto & State Communications, Inc., an Illinois corporation ("DeSoto & State," "we," "us," or "our").
  • 1.2 By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Website Terms. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization, and "you" refers to the organization.
  • 1.3 If you do not agree to these Website Terms, do not access or use the Website.

2. Scope of Website

  • 2.1 The Website provides informational content regarding DeSoto & State, including descriptions of offerings, insights, materials, and related content.
  • 2.2 The Website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, an offer to provide services, or a binding commitment unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement.
  • 2.3 Your use of the Website does not create any client, advisory, fiduciary, or other professional relationship between you and DeSoto & State.

3. Permitted Use; Restrictions

  • 3.1 You may use the Website solely for lawful, personal, or internal business informational purposes.
  • 3.2 You may not use the Website to engage in unauthorized or unlawful activity, copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify content without prior written consent, impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation, or interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality, security, or performance.
  • 3.3 Any use beyond the scope permitted in this Section requires prior written consent from DeSoto & State.

4. Prohibited Conduct

  • 4.1 You may not use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access or extract data from the Website, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems, resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit access to the Website or its content, or use the Website for unauthorized commercial purposes.
  • 4.2 Violations may result in suspension or termination of access and may subject you to legal action.

5. Intellectual Property

  • 5.1 All content on the Website, including text, images, graphics, video, design, and code, is owned by DeSoto & State, its clients, or licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
  • 5.2 Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, create derivative works, distribute, publish, display, or use Website content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
  • 5.3 All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

6. External Links

  • 6.1 The Website may include links to third-party websites or resources.
  • 6.2 DeSoto & State does not control or endorse such third-party sites and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

  • 7.1 Certain links on the Website may be affiliate links.
  • 7.2 DeSoto & State may receive compensation if you engage with such links. This does not affect the cost to you.

8. Visual Content Notice

  • 8.1 Certain images or visual elements on the Website may be generated using artificial intelligence tools and are provided for illustrative purposes only.

9. Submissions; Unsolicited Materials

  • 9.1 DeSoto & State does not accept unsolicited ideas or materials.
  • 9.2 Any materials submitted through the Website or otherwise provided without a prior written agreement will be treated as non-confidential and may be used by DeSoto & State without restriction, compensation, or acknowledgment.

10. Privacy

  • 10.1 DeSoto & State's collection and use of personal information is described in its Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.
  • 10.2 By using the Website, you consent to such processing.

11. Disclaimers

  • 11.1 The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
  • 11.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, DeSoto & State disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • 11.3 DeSoto & State does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website.

12. Limitation of Liability

  • 12.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, DeSoto & State is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of data, revenue, or business, arising out of or related to your use of the Website.
  • 12.2 Your use of the Website and reliance on any content is at your own risk.

13. Indemnification

  • 13.1 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DeSoto & State from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Website Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

14. Governing Law; Venue

  • 14.1 These Website Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
  • 14.2 The state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois will have exclusive jurisdiction, and you consent to such venue.

15. Changes to Website Terms

  • 15.1 DeSoto & State may update these Website Terms at any time by posting a revised version with an updated effective date.
  • 15.2 Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Website Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

  • 16.1 Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
  • 16.2 Waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of future enforcement.
  • 16.3 Entire Agreement. These Website Terms, together with referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement regarding Website use.

17. Contact

  • For questions regarding these Website Terms, please contact:
    DeSoto & State Communications, Inc.
    7301 W. 25th St. Suite 256
    North Riverside, Illinois 60546
    info@desotostate.com