Terms of Service

for NewMedia.org

Effective Date: 10.11.2024

Welcome to NewMedia.org! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized ethnic groups through digital media. By accessing and using our website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms By using the services provided by NewMedia.org, you agree to these Terms. These Terms apply to all users of the Site, including visitors, registered users, contributors, and supporters.

2. Changes to the Terms NewMedia.org reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting an updated version on our website. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

3. Eligibility You must be at least 18 years old to access or use certain features of our Site. By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a guardian to use the Site.

4. Use of the Site You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are prohibited from using the Site to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations, including those concerning intellectual property.
• Transmit harmful, obscene, or offensive content.
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activity.
• Disrupt the functionality of the Site or interfere with other users.

5. User Accounts Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify NewMedia.org immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

6. Content Submission By submitting content to the Site, including articles, images, videos, or other media (“Content”), you grant NewMedia.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your Content for the purposes of promoting NewMedia.org and its mission. You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit the Content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.

7. Intellectual Property All content and materials on the Site, including logos, trademarks, graphics, and text, are the property of NewMedia.org or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute these materials without prior written permission from NewMedia.org.

8. Privacy and Data Protection NewMedia.org is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. We will only collect, process, and store personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links The Site may contain links to third-party websites. NewMedia.org does not control or endorse the content of these external sites and is not responsible for their practices or policies. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimers The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” basis, without any warranties or guarantees, either express or implied. NewMedia.org does not warrant that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted, and we make no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content available through the Site.

11. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, NewMedia.org shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your use or inability to use the Site, including any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

12. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NewMedia.org, its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the country where NewMedia.org is registered. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that country.

14. Termination NewMedia.org reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, for violation of these Terms or any unlawful activity.

15. Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at: NewMedia.org OPGMA2016@gmail.com or Info@newmedia.org

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.