Effective Date: [January 27, 2026]
Welcome to Abu Dhabi News (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://abudhabi-news.com/ (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1) Who We Are
Abu Dhabi News is a news and information website that publishes articles, analysis, opinion pieces, and related content. Some content may be created by staff writers, contributors, syndicated partners, or third-party sources.
2) Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. If you are under the age required by your local laws to consent to online services, you may use the Site only with permission of a parent/guardian.
3) Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
4) Using the Site
You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation.
- Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, hateful, or misleading content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or related systems.
- Interfere with Site functionality (e.g., malware, scraping that harms performance, DDoS).
- Use the Site to impersonate any person or entity.
We may suspend or block access for violations.
5) Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its content— including text, logos, graphics, design, and compilations—are owned by Abu Dhabi News or licensed to us, and are protected by intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Share links to our content (with proper attribution and without altering meaning).
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, or republish our content without written permission, except where allowed by law (e.g., fair use/fair dealing).
- Use our trademarks, branding, or logos without permission.
If you believe content on the Site infringes your rights, contact us (see Section 14).
6) Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may contain:
- Links to third-party websites
- Embedded content (videos, social posts)
- Third-party ads or sponsored content
We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Use them at your own risk.
7) News, Opinion, and Accuracy Disclaimer
We aim to publish accurate, timely information, but:
- News can change quickly and may be updated or corrected.
- Some content may be opinion and reflects the author’s views.
- We do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.
8) Not Professional Advice
Content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
9) User Submissions (Comments, Tips, Messages)
If the Site allows comments, forms, or submissions (“User Content”), you:
- Represent that you have the right to submit it.
- Agree not to submit illegal, infringing, or harmful content.
By submitting User Content, you grant Abu Dhabi News a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, modify (for formatting), publish, and distribute it in connection with operating and promoting the Site, unless prohibited by law.
We may moderate, remove, or refuse User Content at our discretion.
10) Copyright Complaints
If you believe your copyrighted work is posted on the Site without authorization, contact us with:
- Your name and contact info
- The URL of the allegedly infringing content
- Proof you own the rights (or are authorized to act)
- A statement that you believe in good faith the use is not authorized
We will review and take appropriate action, which may include removal.
11) Advertising and Sponsored Content
The Site may display advertisements or sponsored content. Sponsored or affiliate relationships may be disclosed within or near the relevant content where appropriate.
12) Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. If you do not have one yet, you should publish it and link it from the footer and from these Terms.
13) Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site and content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
14) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Abu Dhabi News and its owners, employees, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising from:
- Your use of (or inability to use) the Site
- Any content on the Site
- Any third-party links/services
Where liability cannot be excluded, it will be limited to the minimum amount permitted by law.
15) Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Abu Dhabi News and its affiliates, directors, employees, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
16) Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you violated these Terms or if required by law.
17) Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [United Arab Emirates / Emirate of Abu Dhabi] (choose what applies). Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Abu Dhabi], unless applicable law requires otherwise.
18) Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Email: main@abudhabi-news.com