Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Welcome to WLI Media («WLI Media,» «we,» «our,» or «us»).
WLI Media is an independent digital media company dedicated to informing, inspiring, and connecting communities through local storytelling, sports coverage, lifestyle content, and commerce.
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of any website owned or operated by WLI Media, including:
- We Like Indy (welikeindy.com)
- WLI Sports (welikeindysports.com)
- WLI Shop (wlishop.com)
By accessing or using any WLI Media website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue using our websites.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian, to use our websites and services.
By accessing our websites, you represent that you meet these requirements.
2. Acceptable Use
Our websites are intended to provide information, entertainment, community resources, editorial content, and shopping experiences.
You agree to use our websites responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws.
You agree not to:
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Disrupt or interfere with the operation of our websites.
- Upload malicious software or harmful code.
- Copy, scrape, or reproduce our content without permission.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
- Use our websites in any way that could damage WLI Media or its users.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published by WLI Media—including articles, photography, videos, graphics, illustrations, logos, branding, website design, text, icons, and original creative works—is the property of WLI Media or its content partners and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
4. User Submissions
Our websites may allow users to submit:
- Events
- Local recommendations
- Hidden gems
- Stories
- Photos
- Business information
- Comments
- Feedback
By submitting content, you confirm that:
- You own the rights to the submitted material or have permission to share it.
- Your submission does not infringe upon the rights of others.
- The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
You retain ownership of your content.
However, by submitting content, you grant WLI Media a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, edit, publish, reproduce, distribute, and promote your submission across our websites, newsletters, social media platforms, podcasts, videos, and other marketing channels.
We reserve the right—but not the obligation—to edit, reject, or remove submitted content at our discretion.
5. Editorial Independence
WLI Media is committed to maintaining editorial independence.
Our editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, sponsors, and business partners.
Sponsored content, paid partnerships, affiliate relationships, or promotional collaborations will be clearly disclosed whenever applicable.
Opinions expressed by contributors belong solely to their respective authors.
6. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WLI Media may use artificial intelligence («AI») technologies to support our editorial, creative, and operational workflows.
AI may assist with tasks including, but not limited to:
- Research assistance
- Drafting and editing content
- Summarizing information
- Translation
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Metadata generation
- Image creation or enhancement
- Content organization and productivity
Artificial intelligence is used as a tool—not as a replacement for human editorial judgment.
Whenever AI contributes to our content creation process, all published material is reviewed, edited, and approved by a member of the WLI Media team before publication.
We are committed to responsible, transparent, and ethical use of AI. Additional information about our editorial practices can be found in our AI Editorial Policy.
7. Events, Listings & Local Information
Our websites may publish information regarding:
- Community events
- Sports events
- Restaurants
- Businesses
- Attractions
- Festivals
- Travel destinations
- Promotions
- Community organizations
While we strive to keep information accurate and current, event schedules, pricing, business hours, availability, and other details may change without notice.
Users are encouraged to verify important information directly with the event organizer, venue, or business before making travel plans or purchasing tickets.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our websites may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These links are provided for convenience only.
WLI Media does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website.
9. Online Store
Purchases made through WLI Shop are subject to additional policies regarding shipping, returns, exchanges, payment processing, and product availability.
Those policies are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
10. Newsletters & Communications
If you subscribe to any WLI Media newsletter, you agree to receive email communications from us.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
11. Disclaimer
The information published by WLI Media is provided for informational, editorial, and entertainment purposes only.
Although we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.
Your use of our websites is at your own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, WLI Media, its owners, employees, contributors, affiliates, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of our websites.
- Reliance on published information.
- Event cancellations or schedule changes.
- Business closures.
- Third-party products or services.
- Technical interruptions.
- Website errors or outages.
13. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless WLI Media, its affiliates, employees, contributors, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our websites or your violation of these Terms.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.
Your continued use of our websites constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us.
WLI Media
Email: hello@welikeindy.com
Website: welikeindy.com
