Waterbury News Network (WNN) — Policies & Terms of Service
1. Organizational Overview
Waterbury News Network (WNN) is a nonprofit, volunteer‑powered newsroom serving Waterbury, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide accurate, accessible, and community‑focused news, weather, and sports coverage without corporate influence or paywalls.
2. Nonprofit Status
WNN operates solely for public benefit. All donations and sponsorships directly support technology, equipment, and community reporting initiatives. No funds are used for personal compensation or profit.
3. Content Policy
All content published by WNN is created by volunteers and contributors who adhere to journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness.
- News stories are verified through credible sources before publication.
- Opinions expressed in editorials or commentary pieces reflect the author’s views, not necessarily those of WNN.
- WNN reserves the right to edit, decline, or remove submissions that violate community standards or contain false or defamatory information.
4. Community Contributions
Residents and organizations are encouraged to submit news tips, photos, videos, and event information. By submitting content, contributors grant WNN permission to publish, edit, and distribute their materials across all WNN platforms, with proper credit when applicable.
5. Privacy Policy
WNN respects your privacy.
- We do not sell, rent, or share personal information.
- Email addresses collected through subscriptions, volunteer forms, or correspondence are used solely for communication related to WNN activities.
- We use secure systems to protect all data and correspondence.
6. Advertising & Sponsorships
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available to local businesses and organizations that align with WNN’s community values.
- WNN reserves the right to decline advertisements that conflict with our nonprofit mission or community standards.
- Sponsored content will always be clearly labeled.
7. Use of Website and Content
Visitors may share WNN articles and graphics for noncommercial purposes with proper attribution.
Reproduction, redistribution, or modification of WNN content for commercial use without written permission is prohibited.
8. Liability Disclaimer
While WNN strives for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is free from error. WNN is not liable for any damages resulting from reliance on published content or third‑party links.
9. Contact Information
For general inquiries, news tips, or volunteer opportunities:
📧 WaterburyCTNews@gmail.com
For advertising and sponsorships:
📧 WaterburyNewsNetwork@gmail.com
10. Updates to Policy
WNN may update these policies periodically to reflect organizational growth or changes in community standards. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date.