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Terms of Use

Welcome to The Peeled Onion ("Site"). By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

1. Purpose of the Site
The Peeled Onion is a personal website intended to share publicly available documents, commentary, and opinion related to public affairs. Content posted here reflects the views of the author and does not constitute legal, professional, or journalistic advice.

2. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Site to:

• Harass, defame, or threaten others;
• Post or transmit false or misleading information;
• Upload viruses or interfere with the Site’s operation;
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
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3. Intellectual Property
All original content on the Site, including text, graphics, and layout, is the property of The Peeled Onion unless otherwise noted. Public documents posted here are shared for educational and informational purposes.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties
All content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. The Peeled Onion makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information presented.

5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Peeled Onion shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or any content therein.

6. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. The Peeled Onion is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party sites.

7. Arbitration Agreement
By using this Site, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration conducted by a single arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Arbitration will take place in Oswego, New York, and governed by New York law. No class or collective actions are permitted. Each party shall bear its own costs unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator. All proceedings shall remain confidential.

8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Privacy Policy

The Peeled Onion values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect basic personal information (such as your name and email) if you submit a comment or contact us. We also collect non-personal data like browser type, IP address, and site usage through analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Improve website functionality
• Monitor traffic and usage patterns

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law.

3. Cookies
We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services
This Site may use third-party services (like Google Analytics), which may collect anonymized usage data. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

5. Security
We implement standard security measures but cannot guarantee complete data protection over the internet.

Disclaimer

The Peeled Onion publishes documents and commentary for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or currentness of any information posted.

Public Records: Some materials shared are public records. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement, approval, or legal judgment.

Opinion Content: Opinions expressed are solely those of the site operator and contributors. They are protected under the First Amendment.

No Professional Advice: Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific concerns.

Liability: We are not liable for damages resulting from the use—or misuse—of site content.

Comment Policy

We welcome civil, thoughtful discussion. By commenting on The Peeled Onion, you agree to the following:

1. Be Respectful
Comments must not include threats, harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or defamatory content.

2. Stay On Topic
Keep your contributions relevant to the post or discussion.

3. No Spam
Promotional links or repetitive posting will be removed.

4. Moderation
All comments may be subject to review. We reserve the right to remove or edit any comment at our discretion and without notice.

5. Responsibility
You are solely responsible for the content of your comment. By posting, you grant us a license to display your comment on the Site.