Terms of Service — The Agreement Between LeadNews24 and Its Readers
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using LeadNews24 — whether through our website, mobile interface, or any content distribution channel — you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use this platform.
These terms apply to all users: readers, contributors, sources, and any third party accessing LeadNews24 content.
Use of the Platform
LeadNews24 is provided for the purpose of accessing independent journalism, verified leaks, and analysis in the public interest. You may access, read, and share content in accordance with our Reuse Policy. You may not use LeadNews24 in any way that:
- Violates applicable local, national, or international law
- Harasses, threatens, or attempts to identify protected sources
- Scrapes or harvests content for commercial or AI training purposes without written permission
- Attempts to disrupt, compromise, or gain unauthorised access to our systems
- Impersonates LeadNews24, its editorial team, or attempts to mislead others about the origin of our content
- Uses our platform to distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited commercial communication
Intellectual Property
All original content on LeadNews24 is protected by copyright. See our Copyright & DMCA Policy for full details on permitted use, republication licensing, and DMCA procedures. Accessing LeadNews24 content does not transfer any intellectual property rights to you.
Third-Party Content
LeadNews24 may include links to or embed content from third-party websites. We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for the content of external sites. Third-party links are provided for reference and context only.
Disclaimer of Warranties
LeadNews24 is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the uninterrupted availability of the platform, the accuracy of all published content at every moment in time, or the fitness of our content for any particular purpose. Journalism is a process, not a product guarantee.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, LeadNews24 is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this platform or its content. This includes but is not limited to damages arising from reliance on published information, loss of data, or interruption of access.
Submissions
By submitting content to LeadNews24 — whether through our contact form, email, or secure submission channels — you acknowledge that we may use the information for journalistic purposes in accordance with our stated editorial policies. You represent that you have the right to submit such information and that doing so does not violate any obligation you owe to a third party.
LeadNews24's obligations to sources are governed by our Source Protection policy, which forms part of our editorial standards and is not a contractual commitment within the scope of these Terms of Service.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of [applicable jurisdiction]. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of LeadNews24 will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [applicable jurisdiction], unless otherwise required by law.
Modifications
LeadNews24 reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through site notices. Continued use of the platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Last updated: 22/02/2026