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Term of Use

Welcome to Olam News (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) form a legally binding agreement between you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) and Olam News regarding your access to and use of our website at olamnews.com, including all related services, applications, features, and digital products (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Data Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease all use of the Services.

1. Eligibility and Acceptance

  • You must be at least 18 years old or have the express consent of a legal guardian to use our Services.
  • By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity and authority to enter into this agreement.
  • If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you agree to these Terms on behalf of that entity and affirm that you have authority to bind it legally.

2. Amendments to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on the website with the “Last Updated” date revised. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Ownership and Intellectual Property

  • All materials, including but not limited to articles, text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, and design elements, are the exclusive property of Olam News or its licensors and are protected by U.S. copyright laws, international treaties, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
  • You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or creation of derivative works from our content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

4. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

  • Engage in any activity that violates local, state, national, or international laws.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or networks.
  • Engage in scraping, automated data collection, or similar data mining activities without explicit permission.
  • Post false, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise objectionable content.

5. User-Generated Content and Submissions

  • By submitting any form of content (comments, articles, photos, videos, etc.), you grant Olam News a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.
  • You are solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and appropriateness of your submissions.
  • We reserve the right to remove or edit any content for any reason, without prior notice.

6. Accounts and Security

  • Some Services may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or suspected breach of security.
  • Olam News is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to safeguard account credentials.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

  • The Services may include links to third-party websites, services, or content. Such links are provided for convenience only and do not signify endorsement.
  • We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or practices of third-party services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

8. Advertising and Sponsorship

  • Our Services may contain advertisements, sponsored articles, or affiliate marketing links.
  • Advertisers are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of their content.
  • We may receive compensation from sponsored placements or affiliate links, which does not affect editorial independence.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content.
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Services.
  • Compatibility with your devices or browsers.You use the Services entirely at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Olam News and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use or inability to use the Services.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Olam News, its employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your misuse of the Services.
  • Your violation of any third-party rights.

12. Privacy Compliance

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Data Policy, which explains how we collect, store, and protect your personal information, and our Cookie Policy, which outlines tracking technologies used on the site.

13. Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Services at any time without prior notice if you breach these Terms or engage in activities harmful to the Services or other users.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State in which Olam News is headquartered, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.
  • Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), unless prohibited by applicable law.
  • You waive the right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Data Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Olam News, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.