Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms of Service:
- "Website" refers to ප්රාණ News, accessible at our web address.
- "We," "Us," or "Our" refers to ප්රාණ News and its operators.
- "You" or "User" refers to the individual accessing or using our Website.
- "Content" refers to all text, images, videos, and other materials on our Website.
- "Services" refers to all features, functionality, and content provided by our Website.
User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation
To access certain features of our Website, you may need to create an account. When creating
an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
Account Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you must have
permission from a parent or legal guardian to use our Services.
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree to use our Services in a manner that:
- Complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
- Does not infringe upon the rights of others
- Does not harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Does not violate the privacy or publicity rights of others
- Does not contain false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Does not interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
Respectful Community
We expect all users to treat others with respect. Harassment, hate speech, discrimination,
or threats of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in immediate account termination.
Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on ප්රාණ News, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos,
audio clips, and software, is the property of ප්රාණ News or its content suppliers and is
protected by Sri Lankan and international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display,
publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without prior
written consent, except for:
- Personal, non-commercial use
- Brief quotations in reviews or commentary with proper attribution
- Content explicitly marked as shareable
User-Generated Content
When you post comments or other content on our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive,
royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce,
modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display
such content worldwide.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit
and that your content does not violate the rights of any third party.
Copyright Notice
© 2025 ප්රාණ News. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of
content from this website is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Activities
You may not access or use our Website for any purpose other than that for which we make
it available. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our Website without permission
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
- Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Services
- Uploading viruses, malware, or other malicious code
- Collecting or harvesting user information without consent
- Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation
- Posting spam, advertisements, or promotional content without authorization
- Using our Services for illegal purposes or to promote illegal activities
- Circumventing any security features or access controls
- Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code from our Website
Violations and Consequences
Violations of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account
and may expose you to civil and criminal liability. We reserve the right to investigate
suspected violations and cooperate with law enforcement.
Disclaimers and Warranties
Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date news and information, we make no
representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of
any content on our Website. News and information are provided for general informational
purposes only.
No Professional Advice
Content on our Website does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, medical,
or otherwise). You should not rely on our content as a substitute for professional consultation.
"As Is" Service
Our Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any
warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the
content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is
at your own risk.
Important Notice
We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services
at any time without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ප්රාණ News and its officers, directors, employees,
and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or
punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Loss of business opportunity
- Service interruptions or delays
- Damages resulting from reliance on content
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
- Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or our Services
shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.
Jurisdiction
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain warranties or
liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent
permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ප්රාණ News and its officers, directors,
employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses,
costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of our Services
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your breach of any applicable law or regulation
- Any content you submit or post on our Website
Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion
feature in your account settings.
Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Services at
any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms of Service
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Extended periods of inactivity
- At our sole discretion for any other reason
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. All provisions
of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including
ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka,
without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved
through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be submitted to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.