1. User Obligation
By using this Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any additional rules or policies that Raajje24 may publish from time to time.
Raajje24 reserves the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions at any time by publishing the revised version on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If any conflict arises between these Terms and Conditions and any specific terms applicable to particular services, features, or content, the specific terms shall prevail.
2. Terms of Use
You may use this Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
• Violate the laws of the Republic of Maldives
• Infringe the rights, dignity, or safety of others
• Restrict or interfere with the lawful use and enjoyment of the Service by others
Respect for Local Laws, Culture, and Values: Raajje24 operates in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Maldives and with due respect for the country’s cultural, religious, and social values. Users must ensure that any content, comments, or interactions on the Service:
• Comply with all applicable local laws and regulations
• Respect national culture, traditions, and religious sensitivities
• Do not promote hatred, hostility, intolerance, or disrespect toward any community or belief
Raajje24 reserves the right to remove content, restrict access, and take appropriate action, including legal steps where required, in cases of violations of local laws or cultural norms.
3. User Content Submission
Certain parts of the Service may allow users to submit content, including but not limited to comments, photographs, videos, audio materials, documents, news tips, opinions, or other materials (“User Submissions”).
By submitting User Submissions, you agree to the following:
3.1 Licence
You grant Raajje24 a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, broadcast, distribute, display, and create derivative works from your User Submissions on any platform or media.
3.2 Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your User Submissions and for ensuring that they do not infringe copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other third-party rights.
3.3 Prohibited Submissions
You must not submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, false, misleading, obscene, pornographic, threatening, hateful, politically manipulative, culturally offensive, or otherwise in violation of applicable laws or ethical standards.
3.4 Editorial Discretion
Raajje24 has full editorial discretion and is not obligated to publish, retain, or display any User Submission.
4. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Service is subject to Raajje24’s Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with applicable laws.
5. Access to the Service
Raajje24 makes no representation that the Service or its content is appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions. Accessing the Service from locations where its content is illegal is prohibited.
Raajje24 reserves the right to suspend, restrict, modify, or terminate access to the Service, in whole or in part, at any time and without prior notice, including in cases of violation of these Terms.
If login credentials are provided, you must keep them confidential. Raajje24 may revoke access if it believes the Service is being misused.
6. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All content published on Raajje24, including text, images, videos, logos, graphics, layout, and design, is the property of Raajje24 or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may access content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, redistribute, archive, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Automated data extraction, web scraping, text or data mining, or use of bots or similar technologies is strictly prohibited.
7. Third-Party Content and Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Raajje24 is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, or practices of any third-party services. Accessing third-party content is at your own risk.
Links to Raajje24 must not misrepresent affiliation, endorsement, or approval by Raajje24.
8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Raajje24 makes no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of content.
News content, especially breaking news, may be subject to updates, corrections, or changes. Any reliance on content is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Raajje24 shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Service.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Raajje24, its editors, journalists, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from:
• Your use of the Service
• Your User Submissions
• Your violation of these Terms
10. Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Maldives. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Maldivian courts.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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