Introduction
Welcome to truongatlanta.com — an independent news website operated by Truong Nguyen (pen name Truong Atlanta), a freelance journalist based in Suwanee, Georgia, USA. This website provides news, political and economic analysis, lifestyle coverage, and community content for Vietnamese Americans and readers worldwide.
By accessing and using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with all of the terms set out below. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please stop using the website immediately. These terms apply to all forms of access, including but not limited to reading articles, viewing videos, commenting, sharing content, or contacting the editorial team.
In addition to these Terms of Use, please also review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and process your personal data.
Intellectual Property
All content published on truongatlanta.com — including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, charts, interface design, and logo — is owned by Truong Atlanta or authorized contributors, and is protected under U.S. Intellectual Property Law (U.S. Copyright Law, Title 17, U.S. Code).
You may not copy, download, redistribute, republish, modify, or use any content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Truong Atlanta. Violations may result in legal action under DMCA and federal intellectual property law.
Exception: Reasonable fair use quotation is permitted when the following conditions are met: (1) quoting a small portion of content, (2) clearly crediting the source with a link back to the original article on truongatlanta.com, (3) not distorting the original meaning of the content. For more details on our copyright policy and DMCA process, see our Copyright Policy & DMCA page.
Acceptable Use
When using truongatlanta.com, you agree not to engage in any of the following:
- Automated data collection (scraping/crawling): Using bots, spiders, scrapers, or any automated tools to collect, copy, or index content on the website without written permission.
- Wholesale copying of content: Copying, distributing, or republishing all or most of any article, image, or video in any form (including reposting to social media, other websites, or mobile apps).
- Unauthorized commercial use: Using Truong Atlanta's content to generate commercial gain — including republishing to earn advertising revenue, selling content, or creating derivative products — without a written agreement.
- Sending malicious code or system attacks: Intentionally sending viruses, malware, malicious code, DDoS attacks, or any action intended to disrupt the operation of the website.
- Identity impersonation: Impersonating Truong Atlanta, the editorial team, or any other individual or organization when interacting on the website or affiliated channels.
Truong Atlanta reserves the right to permanently block access for any user who violates these rules without prior notice.
User Content
The website may allow you to interact through comments, email contact, or by providing information, images, or videos to the editorial team. When submitting any content to Truong Atlanta, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are the lawful owner of or have the right to use the content you submit.
- The content does not violate any law, does not contain false information, and does not defame or infringe the rights of any third party.
- You bear full legal responsibility for the content you submit.
Truong Atlanta reserves the right to edit, refuse to publish, or delete any user content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate, without providing a reason. For journalistic sources, we are committed to protecting the identity of information providers in accordance with professional ethics.
External Links
The website truongatlanta.com may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, including but not limited to international news sources, social media, YouTube channels, and other online services. These links are provided for reference and convenience.
Truong Atlanta does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or any aspect of external websites. Your access to such links is entirely at your own discretion and risk. We encourage you to read the terms of use and privacy policy of each website before providing personal information.
Limitation of Liability
All content on truongatlanta.com is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranty, express or implied.
Specifically, Truong Atlanta does not warrant:
- The absolute accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any published information.
- That the website will operate continuously, without interruption, or without technical errors.
- That any specific outcome will result from use of information on the website.
Truong Atlanta is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use information on this website, including but not limited to: financial loss, data loss, business interruption, or reputational harm.
Important note: Content on truongatlanta.com is informational and journalistic in nature. Nothing on this website should be treated as a substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, or immigration matters. If you need professional guidance, please consult a licensed expert or appropriate authority directly.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to use of this website shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in Gwinnett County, State of Georgia.
By using the website, you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Gwinnett County, Georgia for any related disputes. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid by a competent authority, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Changes to Terms
Truong Atlanta reserves the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. All changes will take effect immediately upon being posted on this page, with the updated date clearly noted at the top.
You are responsible for regularly checking this page to stay informed of any changes. Continued use of the website after terms are updated means you have read, understood, and accepted the new terms. If you disagree with any change, the only remedy is to stop using the website.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms of Use, please contact us through:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone / WhatsApp: +1 470-962-2565
- Address: Suwanee, Georgia, USA
You can also visit our Contact page to see all official communication channels and social media for Truong Atlanta.