Effective date: September 9, 2025
Applies to: BreakingNewsBlogs.com and related subdomains (the “Site”).
Contact: [email protected]
1) Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms and all policies referenced here (Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, DMCA Policy). If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
2) Changes to the Terms and the Site
We may update these Terms and modify or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. If changes are material, we will update the Effective date and may provide additional notice. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
3) Eligibility & Regional Restrictions
You must be at least the age of majority in your place of residence to use interactive features (e.g., comments, accounts). You may not use the Site where prohibited by applicable law.
4) Accounts, Security, and Communications
If you create an account or subscribe to newsletters:
- Provide accurate information and keep it updated.
- Keep your credentials confidential and notify us of suspected unauthorized use.
- You consent to receive service and transactional messages (you can unsubscribe from marketing at any time).
5) User Content & License
You are responsible for content you submit (comments, messages, attachments, “User Content”). You represent you own or have rights to post it and that it does not violate laws or third-party rights.
You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, publicly perform and display your User Content in connection with operating, improving, promoting, and archiving the Site. This license ends when we remove your content from our systems, subject to backups, legal holds, and third-party caches beyond our control.
We may moderate, refuse, or remove content at our discretion, and we may suspend or terminate access for violations or repeat infringement.
6) Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- violate laws, IP rights, or privacy/publicity rights;
- post unlawful, defamatory, harassing, misleading, or harmful content;
- spam, phish, or distribute malware;
- scrape, crawl, or use automated means without permission;
- interfere with security, integrity, or availability of the Site;
- misrepresent your affiliation or impersonate another person.
7) Our Content & Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all articles, text, graphics, logos, design, and software on the Site are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by IP laws. All trademarks, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Except as allowed by law (e.g., fair use) or expressly permitted, you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without prior written permission.
You may link to public pages of the Site provided the link: (a) is fair and legal, (b) does not damage our reputation or suggest endorsement, and (c) does not frame or replicate pages without permission.
8) Third-Party Services, Links, and Embeds
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, embeds (e.g., video players, social widgets), analytics, ad partners, or tools. We do not control and are not responsible for their content or practices. Their terms and privacy policies apply to your use of those services.
9) Advertising, Sponsorships, and Affiliates
We may display ads, run sponsorships, include affiliate links, or provide partnered content. We may earn a commission if you click or purchase through such links. Sponsored or advertorial content will be identified where legally required. We do not guarantee third-party offers, pricing, or availability.
10) Editorial Standards & No Professional Advice
Content is provided for general information and news/commentary. We do not provide legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. Always verify critical information with primary sources or professionals.
11) Privacy & Cookies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect and use information and how you can control cookies and advertising choices.
12) DMCA & IP Complaints
If you believe content infringes your copyright, please see our DMCA Notice & Takedown Policy for instructions on submitting a notice or counter-notice.
13) Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and title. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
14) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our officers, directors, employees, and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages; loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill; or business interruption, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site—even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from the Site or these Terms will not exceed the greater of (a) USD $100 or (b) the amounts you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, the limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted.
15) Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your User Content, your use of the Site, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
16) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Choose one approach and replace brackets as needed:
(A) Court jurisdiction (typical for EU/UK sites):
These Terms and any dispute or claim (non-contractual included) are governed by the laws of [governing law—e.g., The Netherlands], and the courts of [forum—e.g., Amsterdam, The Netherlands] have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to mandatory consumer rights in your country of residence.
(B) U.S. arbitration (if you target U.S. users and prefer arbitration):
Any dispute will be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis under the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. Class actions and jury trials are waived. The seat of arbitration is [city/state]. This section does not apply to disputes that may be brought in small claims court or where a party seeks injunctive relief for IP or security misuse.
If you serve both regions, you may apply (A) for EEA/UK residents and (B) for U.S. residents.
17) Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to all or part of the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason. You may stop using the Site at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive (IP rights, disclaimers, limitations, governing law, etc.) survive termination.
18) Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet or power failures.
19) Assignment
We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.
20) Entire Agreement; Severability; Waiver
These Terms, together with the policies referenced, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede prior agreements regarding the Site. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
21) Notices & Contact
We may provide notices by posting to the Site, by email, or by other reasonable means. Questions about these Terms: [email protected]
Last updated: September 9, 2025