Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Atlas Media website, mobile applications, or other digital services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

Atlas Media is an independent, multilingual digital news platform headquartered in Washington, DC. We provide current news content, analysis, commentary, and multimedia materials in Turkish, English, Russian, Arabic, Persian, and French. Our Services may include free content and premium subscription options.

3. User Accounts and Registration

• You must be 16 years of age or older to create an account.
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
• You may not transfer your account or sell/rent it to others.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any reason.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, trademarks, logos, sounds, music, artwork, and computer code are the exclusive property of Atlas Media or its licensors.
• You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, publicly display, encode, translate, transmit, or distribute any part of our Services without prior written permission.
• You may not use any automated devices, programs, algorithms, or methodologies to access, acquire, copy, or monitor our Services.
• Quotation for journalistic purposes permits limited use with proper attribution and link to our content.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

• You may only use our Services for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms.
• You may not use our content for commercial purposes without written permission.
• You may not circumvent or disrupt the security of our Services.
• You may not interfere with other users' use of the Services.
• You may not impersonate any person or entity.
• You may not transmit materials that infringe any third party's rights.
• You may not distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• You may not send spam or unsolicited bulk messages.

6. User-Generated Content

• You must own the intellectual property rights or have necessary permissions for all content you submit, including comments, reviews, and other materials.
• By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content worldwide.
• We reserve the right to remove or edit user content at our sole discretion.
• We are not responsible for content submitted by other users.

7. Comment Policy and Community Guidelines

• All comments are subject to moderation and publication is not guaranteed.
• Comments containing hate speech, discrimination, racism, or any form of prejudice are prohibited and will be removed.
• Content containing threats, harassment, or personal attacks will be removed immediately.
• Spam, advertising, or promotional comments are prohibited.
• Content that infringes copyright or trademark will be removed.
• Publishing misinformation or deliberately misleading content is prohibited.
• Comments advocating or promoting illegal activities are prohibited.
• Repeated violations may result in account suspension or permanent ban.

8. Subscriptions and Payments

• We may offer paid subscription plans for premium services.
• Subscription fees are prepaid and non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled.
• We reserve the right to change prices with reasonable notice.
• We use trusted third-party providers for payment processing.
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

9. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We have no control over these third-party resources and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement of those sites or their operators.

10. Advertisements and Sponsored Content

• Our Services may contain third-party advertisements served through Google AdSense and other advertising networks.
• Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies to display personalized advertisements based on your interests.
• Sponsored or paid content will be clearly labeled.
• We do not endorse the products or services of third-party advertisers.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of our content. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ATLAS MEDIA, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Atlas Media, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third party's rights.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Washington, D.C.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting on this page. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our Services before the changes take effect. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: Email: legal@atlas.news | Address: Atlas Media, Washington DC, USA