Legal & Disclaimers
Disclaimer, Editorial Standards & Notice‑of‑Concern Policy
Who we are. PAG Project, LLC is a Texas limited liability company producing investigative journalism, petitioning, and commentary on matters of public concern. We are not a law firm, investment adviser, or tax advisor. Nothing on this publication or our channels is legal, investment, or tax advice. No attorney‑client, advisor‑client, or other fiduciary relationship is created.
Where this applies. This Policy applies to all content we publish on this Substack publication and on any official PAG Project channels (email newsletters, website pages, social accounts, podcasts, videos, and community spaces such as comments/Chat/Notes) (collectively, the “Channels”). Platform terms (e.g., Substack’s Terms/Privacy) also apply to your use of platform features.
1) Nature of our content: reporting, analysis, and opinion
Opinion vs. fact. Unless expressly identified as an established fact from an official record, statements about wrongdoing are allegations and/or opinion based on our analysis of cited sources.
Official records. Where we rely on public records or official proceedings (court dockets, agency filings/hearings, public testimony), we cite or link to those materials where feasible.
Fair report / petitioning. We reserve and assert, where applicable, the fair‑report privilege, the opinion/rhetorical‑hyperbole defenses, and protections for petitioning the government (including under the Noerr–Pennington doctrine and analogous principles).
Whistleblower posture. The principal author is pursuing a multi‑agency whistleblower effort concerning investor harm and market practices, including formal submissions to U.S. authorities (e.g., SEC/IRS) and a petition for rulemaking filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing here asserts agency affiliation or discloses confidential non‑public information. Our reporting on those filings is part of our petitioning and newsgathering activity protected by law.
2) Public‑interest mission & anti‑SLAPP notice
Our work concerns investor protection, market integrity, government oversight, and systemic practices—issues at the core of public concern. We reserve all rights and defenses under anti‑SLAPP laws (including the Texas Citizens Participation Act and any analogous statutes), as well as any fee‑shifting or early‑dismissal remedies available for attempts to suppress speech on public issues.
Prior restraint. We oppose prior restraints. Any party seeking injunctive relief affecting our publication or speech must, to the maximum extent permitted by law, post an adequate bond to secure damages if that relief is later vacated.
3) Editorial standards
Evidence‑first. We favor primary documents, data, and on‑the‑record sources.
Labeling. Posts may be labeled Reporting, Analysis, or Opinion; we may also mark items Allegation or From the Record where relevant.
Context & updates. We strive for accuracy and context and will update when warranted. Content can become outdated as proceedings evolve. Links to third‑party materials are for context and do not imply endorsement.
Community conduct. We moderate comments/Chat to maintain safety and civility. Harassment, doxxing, threats, or illegal content are prohibited.
4) Corrections, Retractions & Notice‑of‑Concern (pre‑litigation request)
If you contend specific content is inaccurate, misleading, unlawfully defamatory, or unlawfully invasive of privacy, you must first submit a Notice‑of‑Concern so we can review in good faith. This helps ensure a prompt, fair resolution and preserves retraction/mitigation considerations where provided by law.
Send to (preferred): Review@pagproject.com
Subject line: NOTICE OF CONCERN
Or by mail: PAG Project, LLC — 5900 Balcones Drive, STE 100, Austin, TX 78731
Your Notice must include:
The exact URL(s) (or platform post link[s]) and verbatim quotation(s) at issue;
A particularized explanation of why the statement is false or unlawfully misleading;
Supporting facts and documents you believe establish falsity or required context; and
The precise correction, clarification, or retraction you seek (and why).
Our process. We will acknowledge receipt and review compliant Notices in good faith. Remedies (at our editorial discretion) may include correction, clarification, additional context, right‑of‑reply, update, or retraction. For third‑party platforms, corrections may appear via edits (where supported), a follow‑up correction/clarification post, or a link to an updated explainer here.
Transparency. We may publish the substance of your Notice and our response (with limited redactions for safety/legal compliance) to promote transparency around attempts to suppress or correct speech. Submission of a Notice does not create any duty beyond our good‑faith review, and we reserve all defenses and privileges.
5) User submissions & third‑party material
We may host community comments or link/quote third‑party material. Responsibility for third‑party statements remains with their authors. Shares, embeds, and links are for reporting/commentary and do not imply our endorsement. Where the law permits, we claim Section 230‑style protections for third‑party content and good‑faith moderation.
Tips and documents you submit are non‑confidential unless we expressly agree otherwise in a signed writing. Do not send material you are legally barred from sharing or that was illegally obtained.
6) No professional advice; reliance & risk
All content is provided for general information and public‑interest journalism. You should not rely on it for legal, tax, or investment decisions. Consult your own licensed professionals who know your circumstances. Your use of our content is at your own risk.
7) Intellectual property
© PAG Project, LLC. All rights reserved. Our original content may not be scraped, bulk‑downloaded, systematically archived, republished, paywall‑bypassed, or used to train AI models or build derivative datasets without our prior written consent. Logos and trademarks remain the property of their owners.
8) Governing law; venue; reservation of defenses
This Policy and any disputes with us are governed by Texas law and applicable U.S. federal law. Venue and jurisdiction lie in Texas courts of competent jurisdiction, without prejudice to our right to seek removal or to invoke arbitration or other defenses available under our Terms of Use. We reserve all privileges and defenses available to journalists and petitioners, including fair report, opinion, rhetorical hyperbole, Noerr–Pennington, anti‑SLAPP, statute‑of‑limitations, truth/substantial truth, and lack of actual malice where required.
Contact: Review@pagproject.com
Effective date: November 14, 2025