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Terms of Use

Last updated: December 2024

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of BLACK ATLAS MEDIA's website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

BLACK ATLAS MEDIA provides independent investigative journalism services, including:

  • Investigative news articles and reports
  • Secure communication channels for sources and tipsters
  • Educational content about press freedom and transparency
  • Information about corruption, organized crime, and human rights issues

3. Acceptable Use

You May:

  • Access and read our published content
  • Share our articles with proper attribution
  • Contact us through our secure channels
  • Provide information for journalistic purposes
  • Use our content for educational and research purposes

You May Not:

  • Use our website for illegal activities
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise our security
  • Republish our content without permission
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Harass, threaten, or intimidate others
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Source Protection and Confidentiality

Our Commitment: Our Commitment: We are committed to protecting the identity and safety of our sources. We will use all available legal protections to maintain source confidentiality.

Source Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge
  • Use secure communication methods
  • Understand the risks involved in providing information
  • Respect the editorial independence of our journalists

Important: Important: While we take extensive measures to protect sources, no communication method is 100% secure. Sources should assess their own risk tolerance and take appropriate precautions.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this website, including articles, images, logos, and design elements, is owned by BLACK ATLAS MEDIA or used with permission. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Usage Rights

  • You may quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
  • Educational and research use is permitted with attribution
  • Commercial use requires written permission
  • Redistribution must include original source attribution

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in our reporting, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. We reserve the right to correct errors and update content.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites.

Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our website or services. We may suspend or modify services for maintenance, security, or other operational reasons.

7. Privacy and Security

Your privacy and security are governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your communications and personal information.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BLACK ATLAS MEDIA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the website shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BLACK ATLAS MEDIA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Switzerland.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: blackatlasmedia@proton.me

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