Terms & Conditions – Your Guide to Our Platform
Transparent, fair terms that protect both our valued readers and Australian News Today. We believe in clear, reader-friendly guidelines that ensure your experience is secure, informed, and mutually respectful. No legal jargon, just straightforward understanding.
Using Our News Service
Our platform is designed for you to access and enjoy accurate, timely news from across Australia and the world. By using Australian News Today, you agree to our user agreement and site policy. This section outlines your rights and responsibilities when navigating our content, managing your account, and participating in our community.
- Acceptable Use: You are welcome to read, share, and engage with our news content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Automated data extraction (scraping) is prohibited without prior written consent.
- Account Registration: Creating an account provides access to personalized features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
- Community Interaction: We encourage respectful discussion in comment sections. Offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content will be removed. We reserve the right to moderate comments and suspend accounts that violate our guidelines.
- Content Sharing: You may share links to our articles on social media or other platforms. Direct republication of our content, in part or whole, requires explicit permission from Australian News Today.
For a deeper dive into common practices and practical examples of acceptable usage, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions on Usage.
Content & Intellectual Property
All content published on Australian News Today, including articles, photographs, videos, and graphics, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. These digital news guidelines ensure the integrity of our journalism and respect the work of our contributors.
- Our Content: Australian News Today, or its licensors, owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the content published on our platform. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works is strictly prohibited.
- User-Generated Content: If you submit content (e.g., comments, photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with our services.
- Fair Use: We respect established fair use provisions for educational or commentary purposes, provided proper attribution is given. However, significant appropriation of content is not considered fair use.
- Copyright Infringement: We take copyright infringement seriously. If you believe your copyright has been violated, please follow our DMCA policies outlined in our Copyright Policy.
Understanding your content rights and our practices around intellectual property is key to a fair digital environment.
Service Limitations & Disclaimers
While we strive for accuracy and reliability in delivering news, it's important to understand the inherent service limitations and news disclaimers associated with any dynamic news platform. This section covers our commitments regarding information integrity and the boundaries of our responsibility, governed by relevant legal terms.
- Accuracy Efforts: We are committed to journalistic excellence and fact-checking. However, news is fluid; information may be updated or corrected. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy or completeness of all published content at all times.
- Service Availability: We aim for continuous service, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. System maintenance, technical issues, or unforeseen circumstances may lead to temporary service disruptions.
- External Links: Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.
- User Responsibility: The news and information provided are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. Users should exercise their own judgment and discretion.
We endeavor to correct any factual errors promptly. For our correction policy, please visit our Editorial Standards page.
Dispute Resolution & Changes
Maintaining a fair and just environment means having clear processes for resolving disputes and managing changes to our terms. This section outlines our approach to dispute resolution and how we communicate modifications, all within the framework of Australian news terms and established legal procedures.
- Complaint Procedure: Should you have a concern or complaint, we encourage you to contact us directly via info@australiannewstoday.com.au. We commit to reviewing and responding to all legitimate complaints in a timely manner.
- Terms Modification: We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through prominently displayed notices on our website or via email to registered users. Continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance.
- Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of Australia, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Australia.
- Account Termination: We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of our service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. You may terminate your account at any time.
We are dedicated to ensuring a clear and equitable framework for our users. For any questions regarding your usage rights or these terms, please do not hesitate to contact us.