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Use of Newsoutline.com
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- You shall not adapt, alter or create a derivative work from any content of this website except for your own personal, non-commercial use.
- Any other use of the content of this website requires the prior written permission of Newsoutline.com.
Contributions to Newsoutline.com
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- In certain circumstances, Newsoutline.com may also share your contribution with other news agencies or other trusted third parties.
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- You confirm that your contribution is your own original work, is not defamatory and does not infringe any laws, that you have the right to give Newsoutline.com the permission to use it for the purposes specified above, and that you have the consent of anyone who is identifiable in your contribution or the consent of their parent/guardian if they are under 18.
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- Please do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or break any laws when creating content you may share with Newsoutline.com.
Newsoutline.com Communities
- In order to participate in and contribute to selected Newsoutline.com communities, you may be required to register with Newsoutline.com. Any personal information supplied as part of this registration process and/or any other interaction with Newsoutline.com will be collected, stored and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- Newsoutline.com communities (including message boards) shall be used in accordance with the following Community Rules and the local house rules, if any, of the particular service you’re using.
- The following is unacceptable:
- Abusive or threatening behavior
- Hateful or discriminatory language
- Inappropriate or sexually explicit content
- Spam or excessive self-promotion
- False or misleading information
- Any violation of the Community Rules may result in the suspension or termination of your account with Newsoutline.com.
Consequences of Breach of Rules:
If you violate any of the rules mentioned above, Newsoutline.com may take steps to prevent any further breaches by using any available information. This could involve notifying third parties such as your employer, school, or email provider about the breach.
Newsoutline.com has the right to remove any contribution or take any action against any Newsoutline.com account at any time and for any reason, without providing any explanation.
