Terms and Conditions
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Website: www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com
Welcome to The Voice of Palestine. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, digital content, services, and all related platforms operated under www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
1. About The Voice of Palestine
The Voice of Palestine is an independent media platform dedicated to documenting, amplifying, and sharing stories, news, and cultural narratives of the Palestinian people. We operate as a global platform, welcoming contributors, readers, and advocates from around the world.
2. Eligibility
By using this site, you represent and warrant that:
You are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental/guardian consent if under the age of majority.
You are fully able and competent to enter into a binding contract.
You will comply with all local laws and regulations applicable to your use of the platform.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com for lawful purposes only. You shall not:
Post or share any defamatory, offensive, abusive, or hateful content.
Infringe upon any intellectual property rights or proprietary rights.
Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code.
Use automated systems (such as bots or scrapers) to extract data from the site.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the site’s functioning.
We reserve the right to terminate access to the site for anyone who violates these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content available on The Voice of Palestine, including but not limited to:
Articles, blogs, stories, editorials
Logos, branding, and design elements
Photos, illustrations, and multimedia
Source code and software
…are the intellectual property of The Voice of Palestine or its content creators and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
User-Submitted Content
By submitting any content to the site (e.g., articles, images, videos, testimonials), you grant The Voice of Palestine a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, publish, and display such content in any media, with appropriate attribution.
You affirm that you own the rights to the content or have obtained the necessary permissions and do not violate any third-party rights.
5. Contributor and Collaboration Guidelines
We welcome contributors, guest writers, and collaborators. All content submitted:
Must be original and factually accurate.
Must respect our editorial tone and mission.
May be edited by our editorial team for clarity, structure, and style.
Contributors retain authorship credit, but once published, The Voice of Palestine retains the rights to keep the content on its platform unless a takedown request is made and approved.
6. User Accounts
To access certain features (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, comment sections, contributor dashboard), users may be required to create an account or provide contact details.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts found in violation of these Terms.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites, articles, or external platforms for reference, education, or collaboration purposes. We do not control or endorse the content on those sites and are not responsible for any loss or damage that may result from your use of them.
Please review the terms and privacy policies of those third-party websites before using them.
8. Donations and Financial Transactions
The Voice of Palestine may accept donations or contributions through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store or process payment card information directly.
All donation-related transactions are subject to the third-party service provider’s terms and privacy policy.
We appreciate your support and reserve the right to use donations to further our mission in ways we determine are most effective.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Voice of Palestine is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee:
That the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
That the content is always accurate, complete, or up to date.
That the site will meet your specific expectations or requirements.
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Voice of Palestine, its founders, affiliates, contributors, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
Your access to or use of the website
Errors or omissions in content
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
Third-party websites or advertisements
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Voice of Palestine, its team, partners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
Your use or misuse of the website
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of any intellectual property or privacy rights
12. Termination of Use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the platform.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with international principles of fairness, freedom of expression, and digital governance. Where applicable, local laws will apply based on the user’s country of residence.
Any disputes shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes may be brought before an appropriate legal authority or neutral mediation board.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update or revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, our services, or user feedback. Updated Terms will be posted with the revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Us
For questions, feedback, or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:
The Voice of Palestine
📧 Email: contact@thevoiceofpalestine.com
🌐 Website: www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com
Respecting Voices, Protecting Rights
At The Voice of Palestine, we believe in the power of stories, the value of truth, and the responsibility that comes with running a platform that gives a voice to the voiceless. These Terms are designed not only to protect us—but to protect you.