⚖ Please Read Carefully
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Fajr Post. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using The Fajr Post website ("Website") and any related services, mobile applications, or content (collectively, "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
The Fajr Post provides digital news and information services, including but not limited to:
- News articles and journalism across various categories
- Opinion pieces and editorials
- Multimedia content (images, videos, audio)
- Email newsletters and alerts
- Sponsored content and native advertising services
- Research and data analysis services
- Social media integration and sharing features
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation
Certain features of our Services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you must:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
- Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
4. User Conduct and Responsibilities
When using our Services, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Post or transmit harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Engage in any form of harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
- Distribute spam, chain letters, or unsolicited commercial communications
- Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access our content without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
- Remove, circumvent, or disable any security features or access controls
- Collect or harvest personal information about other users
Important: We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these provisions, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting to law enforcement authorities.
5. Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on The Fajr Post, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, logos, design elements, and software ("Our Content"), is owned by The Fajr Post or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Access and view Our Content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our articles on social media platforms
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution for criticism, commentary, or news reporting
Prohibited Uses
You may not, without our prior written permission:
- Reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from Our Content
- Use Our Content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright notices or attributions from Our Content
- Frame or embed Our Content on other websites
- Use automated systems to systematically download or archive Our Content
6. User-Generated Content
Submissions
If you submit comments, letters to the editor, photographs, or other content to The Fajr Post ("User Content"), you:
- Retain ownership of your User Content
- Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your User Content
- Represent that you own or have necessary rights to the User Content
- Agree that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights
Content Moderation
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or harmful. We do not endorse or take responsibility for any User Content.
8. Payment and Billing
Paid Services
Certain services, such as sponsored content, research services, or premium subscriptions (if applicable), require payment. By purchasing these services, you agree to:
- Pay all fees associated with the services you purchase
- Provide accurate and complete billing information
- Authorize us to charge your payment method
- Pay any applicable taxes
Refunds
Unless otherwise specified in the service agreement, all sales are final. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at billing@fajrpost.com for refund inquiries.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
⚠ Important Notice
While we strive for accuracy in our journalism, we do not guarantee that all information on our website is completely accurate, reliable, current, or error-free. We are not liable for any errors or omissions in content. You should verify important information independently.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FAJR POST, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Any damages arising from your use or inability to use our Services
- Any damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any damages arising from third-party content or conduct
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Fajr Post, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of our Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your User Content or submissions
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any harm caused to any third party through your use of our Services
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Extended periods of inactivity
- At your request
Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
13. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing a formal legal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@fajrpost.com to seek an informal resolution. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations for at least 30 days.
Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh, except where prohibited by law.
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Dhaka, Bangladesh for any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our website or send you an email notification
- Give you reasonable time to review the changes before they take effect
Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services.
Stay Informed: We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.
Additional Important Information
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Fajr Post concerning your use of the Services.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of The Fajr Post.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms at any time without restriction.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Fajr Post. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of any third-party websites or services.
Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
Summary of Key Points:
- By using The Fajr Post, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services
- All content on our website is protected by copyright
- You are responsible for your account security and activity
- We may modify these Terms at any time with notice
- Disputes will be resolved through arbitration in Bangladesh
Questions? Contact us at legal@fajrpost.com
📋 Acknowledgment
BY USING THE FAJR POST SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE OUR SERVICES.