Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Last Updated: June 26, 2025
Legally Binding
Enforceable Agreement

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LT News ("we", "our", or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services.

Important Notice

By accessing or using our website, 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.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LT News. Please read them carefully before using our services.

2. Use of Service

Permitted Uses

You may use our service for the following purposes:

  • Reading and accessing news content anonymously
  • Sharing article links through your own social media
  • Contacting us through our contact form
  • Browsing our website without registration
  • Accessing all content without providing personal information

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage our reputation or services:

  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Transmitting harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content through our contact form
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Using automated tools to scrape or download content
  • Providing false information in our contact form

3. No User Accounts Required

Anonymous Access

Our website does not require user accounts, registration, or login to access content.

How Our Service Works

Our news website operates without user accounts:

  • No registration or sign-up process required
  • No usernames, passwords, or personal profiles
  • Complete anonymous access to all news content
  • No account management or maintenance needed

Contact Form Data Storage

The only time we collect and store information is when you voluntarily submit our contact form. This information is saved in our secure database and used solely to respond to your inquiry and maintain communication records.

4. Content Usage

Allowed

  • • Reading articles for personal use
  • • Sharing links to articles
  • • Brief quotations with attribution
  • • Educational and research purposes

Prohibited

  • • Republishing full articles
  • • Commercial redistribution
  • • Modifying or altering content
  • • Removing attribution or credits

All content is provided for informational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit written permission.

5. User Conduct

You agree to conduct yourself in a respectful and lawful manner when using our services. This includes:

Community Standards

  • Treating other users with respect and courtesy
  • Not engaging in harassment, bullying, or discrimination
  • Respecting intellectual property rights
  • Not spreading misinformation or false content
  • Following all applicable laws and regulations

Consequences of Violations

Violations of these conduct standards may result in:

  • Warning notices
  • Temporary suspension of services
  • Permanent account termination
  • Legal action where appropriate

6. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

All content, features, and functionality on our website are owned by LT News and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Protected Materials

  • Original articles and news content
  • Website design and layout
  • Logos, trademarks, and branding
  • Software and technical implementations
  • Images, graphics, and multimedia content

Third-Party Content

Some content may be sourced from third parties. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same.

7. Privacy

Privacy-First Approach

We collect minimal data - only through our contact form when you choose to contact us.

Our Privacy Commitment

Your privacy is important to us. Our approach to privacy includes:

  • Anonymous Browsing: No tracking, cookies, or data collection while browsing
  • No User Accounts: No registration or personal information required
  • Contact Form Only: Data collected and stored in our database only when you voluntarily contact us
  • Secure Storage: Contact form data stored securely with appropriate retention periods

Privacy Policy

Please review our Privacy Policy for complete details about our data practices.

Read Privacy Policy →

8. Disclaimers

Important Disclaimer

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is:

  • Always current and up-to-date
  • Complete or comprehensive
  • Free from errors or omissions
  • Suitable for your specific needs

Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary unavailability.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LT News shall not be liable for any:

Direct Damages

  • • Loss of data or information
  • • Business interruption
  • • Financial losses

Indirect Damages

  • • Consequential damages
  • • Punitive damages
  • • Loss of profits

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability, whether based on warranty, contract, statute, tort, or otherwise.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LT News, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any content you submit or share through our services

11. Service Access

Your Access Rights

Since our service requires no accounts or registration:

  • You may access our content at any time without restrictions
  • You may stop using our services at any time
  • No account deletion or termination process is needed
  • Your browsing remains completely anonymous

Service Restrictions

We reserve the right to restrict access to our services for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal or harmful activities
  • Abuse of our contact form or services
  • Technical maintenance or security reasons

Contact Form Data

If you have submitted our contact form, your information is stored in our secure database. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your contact information at any time by emailing us.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where LT News operates.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved through:

  • Good faith negotiations between the parties
  • Mediation if direct negotiations fail
  • Binding arbitration as a final resort
  • Courts of competent jurisdiction if arbitration is not applicable

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

Notification Process

  • ✓ Post the updated Terms on this page
  • ✓ Update the "Last Updated" date
  • ✓ Notify users via email for significant changes
  • ✓ Provide a summary of key changes when applicable

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

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