Terms of use

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 16/11/2025
Last Updated: 16/11/2025

Welcome to NewsDomain (www.newsdomain.co.za). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting NewsDomain, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Use of Content

All content published on NewsDomain, including articles, images, videos, graphics, and logos, is the property of NewsDomain or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright laws.

You may:

  • Read, share, and link to our articles for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share our content on social media with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without written permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from our content

3. User Conduct

When using NewsDomain, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information if submitting comments or contact forms
  • Refrain from posting offensive, defamatory, or illegal content
  • Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the security of our website
  • Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our content without permission

We reserve the right to remove any content or restrict access to users who violate these terms.

4. Third-Party Links

NewsDomain may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Clicking on external links is at your own risk.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

NewsDomain is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

  • Our website will be error-free or uninterrupted
  • Content will be accurate, complete, or up-to-date
  • Our website will be free from viruses or malicious code

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NewsDomain, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use or inability to use our website
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any third-party content or conduct on our website

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The NewsDomain name, logo, and all related trademarks are the property of NewsDomain. You may not use our branding without express written permission.

If you believe any content on our website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at legal@newsdomain.co.za with detailed information, and we will investigate promptly.

8. Comments and User-Generated Content

Users may submit comments on articles published on NewsDomain. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and publish your submission.

We reserve the right to:

  • Moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion
  • Block users who violate our community guidelines
  • Report illegal activity to relevant authorities

9. Advertising and Sponsored Content

NewsDomain may display advertisements and sponsored content. We clearly label sponsored posts, but we are not responsible for the accuracy or quality of advertised products or services.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from your use of NewsDomain shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
📧 legal@newsdomain.co.za

By using NewsDomain, you agree to these Terms of Use. Thank you for reading and respecting our guidelines.