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These terms govern your access to and use of Newstrends(the “site”). By using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
About the site
Newstrends is an AI-assisted South African news and trend publication. Our content is generated by automated systems and screened by automated quality and safety checks before publishing. We describe how this works on our editorial standards and editorial policy pages.
Use of content
You may read, link to, and share our articles for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, republish, scrape, or redistribute substantial portions of the site for commercial purposes without our written permission. Quoting a short extract with a clear link back to the original article is welcome.
No professional advice
Our content is provided for general information only. It is not professional advice. Nothing on the site should be relied on as financial, legal, medical, tax, employment, or other professional advice. Always verify important information with the relevant official source or a qualified professional before acting on it. See our disclaimer for detail.
Accuracy and automation
Because our articles are produced by automated systems, they may contain errors, omissions, or information that has since changed. We work to reduce this through our quality gates and welcome corrections. If you spot an error, please email us and we will review it. We do not guarantee that content is complete, current, or error-free.
Third-party links and advertising
The site links to third-party sources and may display advertising served by third parties, including Google. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, their content, or their practices. Your dealings with advertisers or linked sites are solely between you and that third party. See our privacy policy and cookie policy for how advertising and cookies work.
Availability
We aim to keep the site available and up to date, but we provide it “as is” and “as available”. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Newstrends is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site or its content. This does not limit any rights you have under South African consumer or other law that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Intellectual property
The Newstrends name, branding, and the arrangement and presentation of the site are ours or used with permission. Content is protected by applicable copyright law. Third-party names and trademarks referenced in articles remain the property of their respective owners.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute relating to them is subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.
Changes and contact
We may update these terms from time to time and will revise the “last updated” date above when we do. Questions about these terms can be sent to editorial@newstrends.co.za.