WEBSITE TERMS OF USE.

Welcome to [CSN. Shipping News / www.cyprusshippingnews.com] (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). Access to and use of the Website are governed by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before browsing. By continuing to access, browse, or use the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound fully and unconditionally by these Terms of Use.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership of Content: All content available on the Website—including but not limited to articles, text, interviews, audio files (podcasts), photographs, graphics, logos, trademarks, software, and overall visual design—is the exclusive intellectual property of [Company Name / Owner Entity] or its respective content providers and partners, protected under applicable national, European Union, and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

• License to Use: Users are granted a strictly limited, non-exclusive, personal, and non-commercial license to view, read, and listen to the content of the Website. Any republication, reproduction, distribution, modification, adaptation, translation, commercial exploitation, or creation of derivative works from any part of the Website without the prior written consent of the rights holder is strictly prohibited.

2. Disclaimer of Liability

• Editorial Content: The material published on the Website (news, articles, interviews, podcasts, opinion pieces) is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. While we exercise due professional care to ensure accuracy and timeliness, the Website does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from reliance on such content.

• Classified Ads & Listings: Classified advertisements and listings displayed on the Website are submitted by third parties. The Website acts purely as a passive hosting medium for publication and bears no responsibility or liability for the content, accuracy, legality, or quality of the advertised goods, services, or job positions. Any transaction or interaction remains strictly between the user and the third-party advertiser.

• Technical Availability: The Website endeavors to maintain seamless technical operation, but does not warrant that access to the Website or its servers will be uninterrupted, error-free, timely, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

3. Advertisements, Sponsored Content & Third-Party Links

• Advertising Networks & Direct Banners: The Website displays advertisements served both through automated programmatic ad networks (such as Google Ads) and direct display banners or sponsored posts commissioned by clients. The Website assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of claims made by third-party advertisers.

• Sponsored Email Campaigns: The Website may deliver newsletters to subscribers containing sponsored articles, featured client stories, or standalone dedicated promotional campaigns on behalf of corporate clients. Such campaigns are clearly designated as sponsored/promoted content.

• External Links: The Website may contain hyperlinks leading to external third-party websites. These links are provided solely for convenience. The Website exercises no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, availability, or privacy policies of any linked third-party sites.

4. User Interaction & Comments Policy

• The Website does not permit public user comments or user-generated text under articles or multimedia content. For any feedback, news tips, inquiries, or corrections, readers may contact the editorial team exclusively through the official Contact Form provided on the Website.

5. Modifications to the Terms

• The Website reserves the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.