Terms & Conditions

Welcome to R24, the Maldives’ leading English-language news platform. By accessing or using our websites, apps, or digital services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept them, you must immediately stop using the Services.

These Terms govern all users, content submissions, and interactions with R24, including any products or services offered through the Services, unless separate, specific terms apply.

User Obligations

By using R24 Services, you agree to:

Access and use the Services only for lawful purposes.
Respect the rights and safety of others; avoid posting harmful, offensive, illegal, or misleading content.
Ensure any information you provide is accurate and truthful.
Maintain the confidentiality of any credentials provided for your account.

R24 reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any updates.

User Content Submission

You may submit comments, articles, multimedia, or other materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to share it.

By submitting User Content, you grant R24 a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute, adapt, and display the content across any platform or medium. You also waive any moral rights in your submission.

You agree not to submit User Content that:

Violates any law, copyright, or third-party rights.
Is obscene, offensive, threatening, defamatory, harassing, or discriminatory.
Is misleading, fraudulent, or promotes illegal activity.

R24 may, at its discretion, edit, remove, or refuse to publish any User Content.

Intellectual Property

All content, designs, software, and branding on R24 Services are owned by R24 or licensed to us.

You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

You agree not to submit User Content that:

Copy, distribute, or commercially exploit any R24 content without written permission.
Modify or create derivative works based on R24 content.
Use R24 trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization.

Accuracy & Disclaimer

R24 strives for accuracy, but content is provided “as is”.

We do not guarantee that information is complete, error-free, or free from interruptions.
R24 is not liable for reliance on any information or content submitted by third parties.
We are not responsible for the availability or content of third-party websites linked through the Services.

Privacy

Your use of R24 Services is governed by our Privacy Policy [insert link]. By using the Services, you consent to how we collect, store, and use your information.

Links & Third-Party Content

R24 Services may link to external websites or third-party content. These links do not imply endorsement, and R24 is not responsible for third-party content, services, or transactions.

Technical Access & Security

You are responsible for your devices, internet connection, and security when using R24 Services.

Do not attempt to disrupt, hack, or gain unauthorized access to the Services.
Immediately report any unauthorized use of your account credentials.

Termination

R24 may suspend, limit, or terminate your access to the Services for any reason, including:

Violations of these Terms.
Security or technical issues.
Government or legal requirements.
Prolonged inactivity.

Upon termination, your account and any associated User Content may be deleted.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless R24, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:

Your use of the Services.
Your User Content submissions.
Violations of these Terms or applicable laws.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Maldives, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Maldivian courts.

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force.