Welcome to The Empire Times! We’re a crew of independent journalists who believe news should inform, explain, and respect your time.
These are our "house rules." Think of this page as our handshake agreement — our promise to you, and what we ask of you in return.
We’re not a big corporation; we’re a small crew of reporters passionate about honest journalism. Our goal is to create a space for thoughtful reporting that puts you, the reader, first. These terms help us protect that mission.
We love it when you read and share our stories. We just ask that you do it responsibly.
What’s not okay:
What’s great:
All our work is protected by copyright. Please help us sustain good journalism by respecting that.
If you send us tips, comments, or guest articles:
Respect matters: We have zero tolerance for hate speech, spam, or personal attacks.
We serve our readers. We’re independent from political parties, corporations, and investors. If we publish sponsored content, you’ll know it clearly.
We do our best to be accurate, but we're human. Our content is general and shouldn't be seen as professional advice.
Sometimes we link to other sites. Once you click, you're subject to their terms, not ours.
By using our site, you accept full responsibility. We aren’t liable for any damages or losses that may occur.
We take your privacy seriously. Read our Privacy Policy for the full breakdown.
We may update these terms occasionally. If you continue using our site, you agree to the latest version.
If anything here is unclear, reach out. We're happy to talk.
Email: editor@theempiretimes.org