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Terms and Conditions

Community Values

We ask all members to value respectful and constructive communication. The quality of our community depends on how we treat one another. Civil, thoughtful discourse is at the heart of what makes this space valuable for everyone.

Content Ownership and Usage

  1. All content posted by users must be:
    • Original work created by the user, or
    • Within the bounds of acceptable use under applicable copyright laws (fair use/fair dealing) and accompanied by:
      • A clear citation identifying the original source
      • Attribution to original creators where known
      • Indications of any modifications or adaptations made
      • Links to original sources when available online
      • We note the (2025/02/28) convenience of quillbot's citation generator
  2. By posting content, users grant newsapnow.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and use that content in any context.
  3. Users remain responsible for all content they post and must ensure it does not violate any third-party rights.

Content Moderation

  1. Content will only be removed at the administrator's discretion, as removal may affect the integrity of discussions and threads.
  2. We reserve the right, or at the discretion of the moderators, to moderate, edit or remove content that:
    • Violates these terms and conditions
    • Contains illegal material
    • Constitutes harassment, hate speech, or incitement to violence
    • Is spam or unrelated commercial content
    • Is off-topic to the site's special interest focus
  3. This site has a clear special interest focus, and off-topic material is likely to be deleted.

Governing Law

  1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England.
  2. Any disputes arising from the use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.

User Accounts

  1. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their authentication tokens.
  2. We do not track IP addresses or collect personal information beyond username and language preference.
  3. Accounts may be terminated if used to violate these Terms and Conditions, or at the discretion of the moderators.

Limitation of Liability

  1. The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any representations or warranties, expressed or implied.
  2. We do not guarantee that the site will be secure, error-free, or available at all times.
  3. We will not be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, reputational, or consequential, arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site.
  4. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in user submissions.

Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised terms.