Welcome to Pathivu News
These Terms of Use apply whether you are a registered user or a visitor to Pathivu News and its associated websites, platforms, and digital services (collectively referred to as the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website (including browsing on any device or by any means), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
We may update or change any part of the Website or these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately once published. It is your responsibility to review the Terms regularly.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website and will not be liable if the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.
From time to time, we may restrict access to parts or all of the Website to registered users only.
Other policies you should read
Before using the Website, please review the following policies:
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
- User Commitment
- Community Guidelines
If you do not wish for us to collect information about you or use cookies, please follow the opt-out instructions described in those policies.
Related links
- Privacy Notice
- Cookie Notice
Ownership of the Website
The Website is owned and operated by Pathivu News.
In these Terms, references to “we”, “us”, or “our” mean Pathivu News.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have breached these Terms.
Rights of use and intellectual property
All intellectual property rights, including copyright, in all content available on the Website (including text, images, graphics, video, audio, and software) belong to Pathivu News or its licensors.
All rights are reserved.
Your promise to us
The Website and its content are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may:
- View and display content on your device
- Print one copy of individual pages for personal use
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit any content
- Store content on shared or networked systems
- Use content for unlawful or harmful purposes
You must not remove copyright notices or alter content.
If you wish to republish or redistribute content, you must request written permission from Pathivu News. Permission is not guaranteed.
Registered users
By registering, you agree to:
- Maintain a single account in your own name
- Use a suitable and non-offensive username
- Keep your login details secure
- Provide accurate information, including year of birth
- Notify us of any unauthorised use of your account
Registered users can:
- Access and update their personal details
- Terminate their account by contacting customer services
We may suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion, including for breaches of these Terms or Community Guidelines.
Use of personal data
Information about how we collect and use personal data is set out in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Links from other websites
Third parties may link to Pathivu News articles using headlines and URLs, provided:
- Content is not reproduced without permission
- No implication of endorsement or ownership is made
We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission at any time.
Deep-linking, framing, or enclosing Website content without permission is prohibited.
Limitation of liability
Content on Pathivu News is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Availability of the Website
- Freedom from viruses or technical issues
We accept no liability for:
- Losses arising from reliance on content
- Third-party websites or advertisements
- Indirect or consequential damages
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence.
Third-party links and co-branded sites
The Website may contain links to third-party or co-branded websites. These are provided for convenience only.
Any transactions or data shared with third parties are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Pathivu News is not responsible for third-party services.
Competitions and promotions
Competitions, prize draws, or promotions may be subject to additional terms which will be provided at the time of participation.
User-generated content
If you submit content to Pathivu News, you agree to be bound by our contributor or submission terms. If you do not agree, please do not submit content.
