Terms and Conditions - Global News Today

Introduction

Welcome to Global News Today. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content ("Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Global News Ireland Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Global News Today is committed to providing a platform for diverse global reporting. Our aim is to empower you with accurate and unbiased information, fostering a more informed global community. These Terms ensure a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all users.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Services by any other user. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Uploading, posting, or transmitting any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships.
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," or any other form of solicitation.
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any material that contains viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.
Interfering with or disrupting the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services, or disobeying any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Services.
Collecting or storing personal data about other users.
Using any automated means, including agents, robots, or scrapers, to access or collect data from the Services without our prior written consent.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services.

You are solely responsible for your conduct on the Services and for any content you post. You agree not to engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Services.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content available on Global News Today, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Global News Ireland Ltd. or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access, view, download, or print content from the Services for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, republish, upload, post, or transmit any part of the Services or their content without the prior written consent of Global News Ireland Ltd., except as expressly permitted by law.

Any trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Services are the registered and unregistered marks of Global News Ireland Ltd. or third parties. You are not granted any right or license to use any such trademarks. Nothing contained on the Services should be construed as granting any license or right to use any intellectual property displayed on the Services.

If you believe that your intellectual property has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement or otherwise violates your intellectual property rights, please contact us with the relevant details.

User-Generated Content

If you contribute content to the Services, such as comments or submissions, you grant Global News Ireland Ltd. a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you post; that the content is accurate; that use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms and will not cause injury to any person or entity; and that you will indemnify Global News Ireland Ltd. for all claims resulting from the content you supply.

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content that we deem objectionable, in violation of these Terms, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Disclaimers

The Services and all content and materials contained therein are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Global News Ireland Ltd. disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Services or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content or information obtained through the Services.

Global News Ireland Ltd. does not endorse any specific views, opinions, or recommendations expressed in any opinion pieces, user comments, or linked third-party content. The information provided on Global News Today is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. You should consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the information provided.

We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee the absolute correctness of all information. News is constantly evolving, and while we endeavor to update information promptly, certain details may change rapidly.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Global News Ireland Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or assigns be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Services, even if Global News Ireland Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation of liability applies to all causes of action, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not Global News Ireland Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

In any event, our total liability to you for any and all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, for the use of the Services during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Global News Ireland Ltd. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of any third-party websites or services is at your own risk.

We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Services and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party website or service that you visit. Global News Ireland Ltd. shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Modifications to the Services and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Services, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

We also reserve the right to update these Terms at any time without prior notice. We will post the revised Terms on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Services after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our policies. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must cease using the Services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Ireland, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you are a consumer and reside in a country other than Ireland, you may be entitled to the benefit of mandatory consumer protection laws of that country. In such cases, the laws of that country may apply to the extent required by such mandatory laws.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Global News Ireland Ltd.
Registration Number: 789012
Tax ID: IE9876543A
Address: 15 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 P590, Ireland
Phone: +353 38704545
Email: legal@globalnews.ie

Last Updated: October 26, 2023