1. Introduction
Welcome to GNA News Portal (“GNA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the GNA News Portal website, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
2. Use of Services
Our Services are provided for your personal, non-commercial use, unless otherwise expressly authorized. You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
You may not use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Services.
3. Content and Intellectual Property
All content published on GNA News Portal, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of GNA or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Services, except as permitted by these Terms or with our prior written consent.
4. User Contributions
If you submit, post, or transmit any content to our Services (such as comments, feedback, or article submissions), you grant GNA a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit, that the content is accurate, and that the use of your content does not violate these Terms or any third party's rights.
5. Writer and Contributor Terms
Writers, editors, and contributors who register for a GNA account agree to comply with our editorial guidelines and content standards. All submitted articles are subject to review, fact-checking, and editorial approval before publication.
GNA reserves the right to edit, reject, or remove any submitted content at our sole discretion. Writers must ensure that all submitted content is original, accurate, and does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights.
6. Advertisements
GNA News Portal may display third-party advertisements on our Services. Your interactions with advertisers and any resulting transactions are solely between you and the advertiser. GNA is not responsible for the content of advertisements, the products or services offered, or any disputes arising from your dealings with advertisers.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to register an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. GNA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Services. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GNA and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
11. Termination
GNA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall continue to apply, including intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitation of liability.
12. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the effective date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: