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Welcome to The Grumpy Journalist Terms of Service, where we provide sarcastic news with a side of snark. By using our site, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully, though we’re sure you’ll skip them like everyone else does with terms of service (we’re not offended, honestly). But hey, you’ve been warned.

1. You’re Here Because You Like Sarcasm (We Assume)
By accessing The Grumpy Journalist, you confirm that you are not a robot, or at least not the kind that doesn’t appreciate sarcasm. We reserve the right to ban anyone who takes things too seriously. Seriously, life’s too short for that.

2. Content Ownership (It’s Ours, But You Can Look)
Everything on this site – the articles, memes, and all the glorious sarcasm – belongs to The Grumpy Journalist. You’re welcome to read it, laugh at it, and share it with others. But don’t plagiarize it. We’ll hunt you down. Or, you know, we’ll just roll our eyes and sigh heavily.

3. No Legal Action Allowed (Unless You’re Really Bored)
Let’s get one thing straight: If you’re offended by our content (and honestly, who wouldn’t be), we’re not going to apologize. You’re here by choice, and as much as we love a good lawsuit, we’re not handing out legal advice for free. If you want to sue us, make sure it’s for something more fun, like winning the lottery or getting out of doing laundry.

4. Privacy (We Care, But Not in a Creepy Way)
We respect your privacy, and we promise not to sell your data to aliens or telemarketers. However, we will use it to send you snarky updates that you might not need but will definitely enjoy. If we ever change this, we’ll let you know – but only if we’re in the mood.

5. Cookies (But Not the Yummy Kind)
Yes, we use cookies. No, not the kind you can eat. These cookies help us run the site and track your preferences. If you don’t like cookies, you can disable them, but we’re going to be honest: our site might not work as well, and you’ll miss out on our jokes. Your loss, really.

6. Commenting (You’re Allowed, But It’s a Free-For-All)
Feel free to leave a comment on our articles. We love reading your thoughts, especially when they’re sarcastic or hilarious. But remember, any comments that are boring or try to engage in real-world debates about serious stuff like politics and climate change will be roasted harder than a marshmallow on a bonfire. We don’t have time for that.

7. Links to Other Sites (We’re Not Responsible for Their Mess)
Occasionally, we might link to other websites. If you click on those links, that’s on you, buddy. We’re not responsible for the nonsense you find there. Proceed at your own risk. It’s like opening a door to another dimension, but with more pop-ups.

8. Changes to These Terms (We’ll Change It When We Feel Like It)
We reserve the right to change these terms at any time. We’ll try to notify you, but no guarantees. If we do, you’ll see the updated terms, and if you keep using the site, you’re agreeing to them. It's like signing an invisible contract. Fun, right?

9. Disclaimers (Everything is Subject to Change, Including Our Mood)
Everything on this site is provided “as is.” If you catch a typo, an offbeat joke, or something totally off the wall, we’re not responsible for it. We don’t promise to be perfect, and frankly, neither should you. We're a journalistic dumpster fire, and we own it.

10. Termination of Access (We Can Kick You Out Anytime)
If you violate these terms, we can banish you from our site. It’s not personal, it’s just that we’re not here for anyone who doesn’t enjoy sarcasm. And we can be as grumpy as we want. So there.

By using The Grumpy Journalist, you agree to these terms. If you don’t, well, we’re sure you’ll figure something out. But really, life’s too short to be grumpy about it. Stay sarcastic, and keep reading – or don’t, we’re not your babysitter.