Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: October 2026 • Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to The Shasta Times. By reading, interacting with, or submitting content to this website, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this site.
1. Intellectual Property & Fair Use
All original investigative reporting, articles, photography, headlines, and data compilations published by The Shasta Times are protected by copyright laws. Brief excerpts may be quoted with prominent attribution and a direct hyperlink to the original report.
2. Reader Comments & Community Standards
We welcome constructive public discourse, community tips, and commentary from residents of Shasta County and surrounding communities. By submitting a comment, you agree not to post:
- Defamatory, libelous, or knowingly false statements.
- Harassment, threats of physical harm, or hate speech.
- Commercial solicitations, spam, or promotional campaigns.
- Private personal information of individuals without their consent.
The editors reserve the right to remove or moderate any comment that violates these standards.
3. Accuracy & Corrections Policy
The Shasta Times strives for rigorous accuracy in reporting. If you believe a factual statement in any dispatch is inaccurate, please submit a correction request through our Contact Page. Corrections will be noted promptly on the relevant article page.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its reporting are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. While our journalists make every effort to verify civic documents and meeting records, readers should consult official county minutes and legal counsel for formal legal determinations.