Terms of Use

Effective: November 14, 2025

Welcome to Uyghur News Network (“UNN”). By accessing or using our website, apps, and digital services (“Services”), you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using UNN Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to:

  • These Terms of Use
  • UNN’s Privacy Policy
  • Any additional rules posted on specific UNN platforms

If you use the Services for an organization, you confirm you have the authority to bind that organization.

2. Use of UNN Content

UNN content is protected by copyright and may not be reused except in accordance with these Terms.

Permitted:

  • Personal, non-commercial use
  • Sharing links to original UNN stories
  • Quoting short excerpts with attribution

Not permitted:

  • Republishing full articles without permission
  • Editing or altering UNN content
  • Using UNN content in misleading or harmful contexts

3. User Submissions

UNN welcomes:

  • Comments
  • Story tips
  • Photos and videos
  • Essays, interviews, or personal accounts
  • Documents and investigative materials

By submitting content, you grant UNN a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, publish, edit, translate, and distribute it.

You represent that:

  • The content is your own
  • You have the right to submit it
  • Your submission does not violate copyright or privacy rights

UNN may decline, edit, or remove submissions at its discretion.

4. Prohibited Conduct

UNN maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that endangers individuals, spreads harm, or undermines the integrity of our platform. The following actions are strictly prohibited:

  • Incite terrorism, extremist violence, or ethnic hatred
  • Harass, threaten, or defame others
  • Post copyrighted material without permission
  • Attempt to hack, infiltrate, or disrupt UNN systems
  • Impersonate individuals, public figures, or organizations
  • Spread malware, spyware, or any harmful software
  • Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or mine data from UNN
  • Attempt to identify, track, doxx, expose, or endanger UNN contributors or users

Violations may result in termination or legal action.

5. Security and Limitations

UNN prioritizes digital security, but no online service is fully immune from cyber threats.
Users access UNN Services at their own risk.

6. Third-Party Links

UNN may provide links to external websites or platforms. UNN is not responsible for:

  • Their content
  • Their security
  • Their privacy policies

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

UNN provides its content “as is,” without any guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy or completeness
  • Availability or uninterrupted access
  • Endorsement of opinions expressed by contributors

8. Rights & Permissions

A. Copyright Ownership

All UNN-produced content is protected under copyright and owned by UNN or its licensors.

B. Personal Use

Users may read, view, share links, and quote short portions with attribution.

C. Republishing & Reuse

Written permission is required for any republication, translation, redistribution, or derivative use.
Contact: uyghurnewsnetwork@gmail.com

D. Prohibited Uses

You may not republish, alter, monetize, misattribute, or use UNN content in political or harmful contexts without permission.

E. Contributor Rights

Contributors retain their own copyright and grant UNN a license to publish and distribute their work.

F. Removal Requests

Submit rights-related inquiries to [Insert Email].

9. Limitation of Liability

UNN is not liable for:

  • Damages arising from use of our Services
  • Loss of data, revenue, or access
  • Cyberattacks, surveillance, or third-party actions

10. Termination

UNN may restrict or terminate access at any time due to violations or harmful behavior.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by U.S. law unless otherwise required by your jurisdiction.

12. Updates to These Terms

UNN may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Information

Uyghur News Network (UNN)
Email: uyghurnewsnetwork@gmail.com
Website: www.uyghurnews.org