Effective Date: 15 April 2025
Welcome to Global South Media News (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, globalsouthmedianews.com (the “Site”), as well as all related services, including newsletters, podcasts, mobile applications, and social media platforms (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.
1. Access and Use of Services
a. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
b. User Accounts
Certain features, such as commenting or accessing member-exclusive content, may require you to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information.
- Keep your login credentials confidential.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access or suspicious activity.
- Take responsibility for all activity under your account.
2. Membership and Subscriptions
We may offer optional membership plans granting access to premium features and exclusive content. By subscribing:
- You agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of sign-up.
- Your subscription may automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.
- You may manage or cancel your subscription through your account settings.
3. User Content and Conduct
a. User-Generated Content
You may contribute content such as comments, reviews, or uploads. By submitting content, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute it.
- Confirm that your content does not infringe on third-party rights or violate any laws.
b. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use our Services for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
- Post defamatory, obscene, or abusive content.
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.
- Disrupt or interfere with the functioning of the Site or Services.
We reserve the right to remove content or suspend access at our discretion.
4. Intellectual Property
a. Ownership
All content on the Site—including articles, videos, audio, graphics, and logos (“Global South Media News Content”)—is owned by or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws.
b. Permitted Use
You may use Global South Media News Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or redistribute our content without prior written consent.
- Use our content for AI training, machine learning, or data mining.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services, including platforms like YouTube or social media. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites. Please review their terms and privacy policies before using them.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent allowed by law:
- We make no guarantees about the reliability, availability, or accuracy of the Services.
- We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities.
Our total liability for direct damages is limited to the amount paid by you (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.
8. Changes to the Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page along with the revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Services after changes have been made signifies your acceptance of the new Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Singapore. Any disputes related to these Terms or the Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Singapore.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: