Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 2026

 

Welcome to Reporter World and ReporterWorldNews.com (“Website”). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the Website, its content, features and services.

By accessing or using ReporterWorldNews.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.

1. About Reporter World

Reporter World is a division of Reporter News Network and is an English-language news platform providing news, information, analysis, explainers, features and other editorial content from India and around the world.

Reporter World may publish original reporting as well as content based on information from news agencies, public records, official statements, research, interviews and other credible sources. Where appropriate, such sources are identified within our content.

2. Use of the Website

You may access and use the Website for lawful personal, informational and non-commercial purposes.

You agree not to:

  • use the Website for any unlawful purpose;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers or associated systems;
  • interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website;
  • knowingly introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful material;
  • use automated systems to access, scrape, copy or collect substantial amounts of Website content without prior written permission;
  • reproduce, republish or commercially exploit Website content without appropriate permission or lawful authorisation;
  • misrepresent your association with Reporter World or Reporter News Network; or
  • use the Website in a manner that may damage, disable, overburden or impair the Website or interfere with other users' access to it.

3. Editorial Content

Reporter World aims to provide accurate, relevant and responsibly sourced journalism.

Our content may include breaking news and developing stories. Information can change as new facts emerge, and earlier reports may subsequently be updated, corrected or clarified.

News reports may contain information attributed to news agencies, official sources, public statements, documents, experts, witnesses or other third parties. Such attribution reflects the source of the information and does not necessarily constitute an independent endorsement of every statement or claim made by that source.

Reporter World does not guarantee that every piece of information published on the Website will remain current or complete at all times.

For editorial matters, corrections and concerns relating to published content, users may contact us through the details provided on the Website.

4. Third-Party Sources, Links and Embedded Content

The Website may contain links to, or embedded content from, external websites, platforms, services or other third-party resources.

These links and embedded content are provided for informational purposes or convenience. Reporter World does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, security or policies of third-party websites, platforms or services.

The inclusion of a link or embedded content does not necessarily imply endorsement, affiliation with, or approval of the third-party website, platform, service or its content.

Users should review the terms of use and privacy policies of third-party websites and services before using them.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content published on ReporterWorldNews.com, including text, articles, headlines, photographs, graphics, illustrations, videos, audio, logos, visual elements, page design and other original material, is owned by or licensed to Reporter World, Reporter News Network or the relevant rights holder.

Such content is protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

You may:

  • access and read the content for personal and non-commercial purposes;
  • share links to Reporter World articles; and
  • quote limited portions of content where permitted by applicable law, provided that proper attribution and a link to the original article are included.

You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, transmit, commercially exploit or create derivative works from Reporter World content without prior written permission, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.

Permission requests may be directed to the appropriate contact address provided on the Website.

6. News Agency and Third-Party Material

Reporter World may publish material derived from or supplied by recognised news agencies and other third-party sources.

Such material remains subject to the rights of the respective source or rights holder. Agency or third-party material may be identified through appropriate attribution or credit.

Nothing in these Terms grants users a right to reproduce or commercially exploit such third-party material.

7. User-Submitted Material

Where the Website permits users to submit comments, feedback, photographs, videos, information or other material, users are responsible for the material they submit.

By submitting material, you confirm that:

  • you have the necessary rights or permission to submit it;
  • the material does not knowingly violate applicable law or the rights of another person;
  • the material does not contain malicious software; and
  • the submission does not knowingly contain fraudulent, defamatory or misleading information.

Reporter World reserves the right to moderate, remove or decline to publish user-submitted material where it considers this necessary or appropriate.

Submission of material does not guarantee publication.

Where a user submits material for possible publication, Reporter World may edit it for length, clarity, grammar, formatting or editorial requirements, subject to applicable law and any agreed terms.

8. Comments and User Interaction

Where comments or other interactive features are available, users must not post material that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, hateful, obscene, fraudulent or otherwise inappropriate.

Users must not impersonate another person or organisation or deliberately spread false or misleading information through the Website.

Reporter World may remove comments or restrict access to interactive features where necessary to maintain the integrity, security and proper functioning of the Website.

9. Advertising and Sponsored Content

Reporter World may display advertisements, promotional material or sponsored content on the Website.

Advertising may be provided by third-party advertising partners and may be selected or delivered based on applicable advertising systems and technologies.

Editorial content and advertising are intended to remain distinguishable. Sponsored or commercial material may be identified where applicable.

Reporter World is not responsible for the products, services, claims or representations made by third-party advertisers.

10. Accuracy and Availability

We make reasonable efforts to maintain the accuracy and reliability of the Website. However, the Website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.

Reporter World does not warrant that:

  • the Website will always be available or uninterrupted;
  • every item of information will be complete, accurate or error-free;
  • content will always be current;
  • the Website will be free from technical faults, viruses or other harmful components; or
  • any particular result will be obtained from using the Website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any rights or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

11. News and Informational Purposes

The content published by Reporter World is intended primarily for general news and informational purposes.

Nothing published on the Website should be treated as professional legal, medical, financial, investment, tax or other professional advice unless expressly stated otherwise.

Users should seek appropriate professional advice where required.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Reporter World, Reporter News Network and their respective officers, employees, contributors, contractors and affiliates shall not be liable for losses or damages arising from:

  • reliance on information published on the Website;
  • interruption or unavailability of the Website;
  • errors, omissions or delays in content;
  • third-party websites or services accessed through links on the Website; or
  • unauthorised access or technical events beyond our reasonable control.

This limitation does not apply where liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.

13. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Reporter World, Reporter News Network and their respective officers, employees and representatives from claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website or your violation of these Terms & Conditions.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, stored and shared.

Where advertising, analytics or other third-party technologies are used, additional information about cookies and similar technologies may be provided in our Cookie Policy or Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to the Website and These Terms

Reporter World may modify, update, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website, including features, content or services, at any time.

We may also update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, courts having appropriate jurisdiction in Kerala, India, shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising from or relating to these Terms & Conditions or your use of the Website.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or removed to the extent necessary, while the remaining provisions shall continue to apply.

18. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, copyright permissions, editorial concerns or other matters relating to ReporterWorldNews.com, please contact Reporter World through the contact details provided on the Website.

 

Reporter World

A division of Reporter News Network

Kerala, India

Website: reporterworldnews.com

 

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