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Official Website Terms of Use and Publication Policies
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1. Introduction and Agreement to Terms
Welcome to TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER ("we," "us," "our," or "the Publication"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our print publications, digital newspaper website, mobile platforms, and associated services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing, browsing, reading, or interacting with our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of our Services.
2. Editorial Scope and Geographic Coverage
TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER is an independent news organization based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Our investigative journalism, features, and news reporting primarily focus on:
- Rivers State and local government affairs.
- The wider Niger Delta region, including environmental, oil and gas, socio-economic, and community developments.
- Federal and national news across Nigeria and international affairs relevant to our readership.
We strive to adhere to high standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness in accordance with the Nigerian Press Council Guidelines and international media standards.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on our website and in print—including but not limited to news articles, editorial opinions, photographs, graphics, logos, audio clips, video footage, page layouts, and underlying source code—is the property of TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER or its content licensors, protected under Nigerian Copyright Law and international copyright treaties.
Allowed Use
- You may view, download, and print individual pages or articles for your personal, non-commercial use only.
- You may share article links on social media platforms or quote brief excerpts, provided clear attribution is given to TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER along with a direct hyperlink back to the original source URL.
Prohibited Use
- Scraping, republishing, syndicating, redistributing, or commercializing any content without explicit written permission from the publisher.
- Modifying, framing, or creating derivative works from our content.
4. User-Generated Content and Interactive Features
Our website may allow readers to comment on articles, submit letters to the editor, or upload media content ("User Content").
By submitting User Content to TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, translate, and distribute your submission across all media channels.
Content Guidelines (In Compliance with Google Ads and Community Policies)
You agree not to post or submit any content that:
- Defamatory or Illegal: Contains libelous, slanderous, or unlawful material under Nigerian or international law.
- Hate Speech and Harassment: Promotes violence, discrimination, harassment, or incitement against any individual or group based on ethnicity, tribe, religion, gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
- Misinformation and Fake News: Spreads deliberately deceptive, false, or unverified claims that could disrupt public peace or undermine democratic processes.
- Dangerous or Explicit Material: Contains adult or sexually explicit content, extreme violent imagery, or instructions for illegal acts, hacking, or physical harm.
- Spam and Commercial Promotion: Contains unauthorized advertisements, affiliate schemes, or repetitive spam.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion without prior notice.
5. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Third-Party Links
Advertising Policy
TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER displays digital advertisements, including programmatically served ads through Google Ads/AdSense and third-party advertising networks.
- Editorial Independence: Advertisements and sponsored content do not influence our news reporting or editorial stances. Sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Advertorial," or "Ad."
- Prohibited Ad Practices: In compliance with Google Publisher Policies, we strictly prohibit any attempt to manipulate or artificially generate ad impressions or clicks. Users must not:
- Click on advertisements fraudulently or encourage others to do so.
- Use automated bots, scrapers, or software to interact with ad units.
- Mislead visitors into clicking advertisements through deceptive or "trick-to-click" practices.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites operated by third parties, including advertisers and affiliate partners. We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
6. Copyright Infringement and Takedown Notice
We respect the intellectual property of others. If you believe that any material on our website infringes upon your copyright, please send a formal takedown notice to our Copyright Agent with the following details:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material on our site that is claimed to be infringing, with its exact URL.
- Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email).
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Copyright Email: selfrise30@gmail.com
Address: Legal Department, TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
- "As-Is" Service: Our news services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. While we strive to maintain accurate reporting, we do not warrant that our website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
- Informational Purpose: Articles, opinions, columns, financial analyses, and health news published by TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, financial, or medical advice.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER, its directors, editors, journalists, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of:
- Your access to or inability to access our Services.
- Any reliance placed by you on the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of news published.
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
9. Privacy Policy and Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices, including how we use cookies, collect user analytics, and handle personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and Google's Publisher Requirements, are detailed in our separate Privacy Policy.
By using our site, you consent to the collection and processing of data as described therein.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof shall first be settled through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Rivers State, Nigeria (or the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Port Harcourt Judicial Division), as applicable under Nigerian law.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Information
For questions, editorial inquiries, advertising requests, or legal notices regarding TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER, please contact us through the following channels:
Contact Today's Topnews Newspaper
📰 Publication Name: TODAY’S TOPNEWS NEWSPAPER
📍 Headquarters: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
✉️ Editorial Email:
editor@todaystopnews.ng
📢 Advertising and Business:
ads@todaystopnews.ng
⚖️ Legal and Copyright:
legal@todaystopnews.ng
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +234 (0) 8055625961
