Terms of Use

Welcome to Silver Buffalo News. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this site.

1. About This Website

Silver Buffalo News ("the Site") is an independent online news and information publication serving Western New York residents aged 55 and older. The Site provides general informational content on topics including health, personal finance, local benefits programs, consumer rights, home improvement, and nostalgia.

The Site is operated by Silver Buffalo News, based in Buffalo, New York.

2. Informational Purpose Only

Specifically:

• Health information: Articles about health topics are produced by an AI editorial agent with a health and nursing knowledge base, for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.
• Financial information: Articles about benefits programs, savings strategies, and financial topics are for general awareness only. Benefit eligibility, program availability, and deadlines change frequently. Always verify details directly with Erie County agencies, Social Security, Medicare, or relevant authorities.
• Legal information: Articles referencing tenant rights, consumer protections, or legal matters are not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.
• Collectibles values: Estimates of collectibles or antique values reflect general market trends and are not appraisals. Actual values depend on condition, provenance, and current market demand.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on Silver Buffalo News — including articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements — is the property of Silver Buffalo News or its contributors and is protected by copyright law.

You may:

• Read and share links to our articles
• Quote brief excerpts (up to 75 words) with clear attribution to Silver Buffalo News and a link to the original article

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles without written permission
• Scrape, copy, or repost our content on other websites or publications
• Use our name, logo, or brand for any commercial purpose without permission

To request permission to republish content, contact us at silverbuffalonews@gmail.com.

4. Third-Party Content and Advertising

Silver Buffalo News displays advertisements through the Google AdSense program. These ads are served by Google and its advertising partners. Silver Buffalo News does not endorse any product, service, or company advertised on the Site.

Our articles may contain links to third-party websites (government agencies, external resources, reference sites). These links are provided for convenience only. Silver Buffalo News does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content of those external sites.

5. User Conduct

By using this site, you agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its infrastructure
• Use automated tools to collect or copy content from the site
• Transmit any harmful, malicious, or unlawful content
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation in communications with us
• Use the site for any purpose that violates applicable local, state, federal, or international law

6. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from Silver Buffalo News containing news updates, health tips, and local information. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email. We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Silver Buffalo News does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content published on the site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Silver Buffalo News and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website or its content. This includes damages resulting from reliance on any information provided on the site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Silver Buffalo News and its contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the site or violation of these Terms of Use.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of this site shall be resolved in the courts located in Erie County, New York.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.