Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: June 2026

Introduction

Thank you for visiting Vazan Online.

Vazan Online is a digital news and media platform that publishes news, features, interviews, opinions, photographs, videos, and other informational content. These Terms and Conditions explain the rules and guidelines for using our website and its content.

By accessing or using Vazan Online, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.


1. Use of the Website

You may use Vazan Online for personal, non-commercial, and lawful purposes only.

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems.
  • Interfere with the operation, security, or functionality of the website.
  • Distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
  • Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or collect website content without permission.
  • Use the website in any manner that may damage, disable, or impair its operation.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms and Conditions.


2. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on Vazan Online is owned by Vazan Online or used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • News articles
  • Features and interviews
  • Photographs
  • Videos
  • Graphics and illustrations
  • Logos and branding
  • Website design and layout

You may:

  • Read and share our content for personal use.
  • Share links to our articles.
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution to Vazan Online.

You may not:

  • Republish articles in full without written permission.
  • Copy substantial portions of content for commercial purposes.
  • Modify, distribute, sell, or reproduce our content without authorization.

3. Comments and User Conduct

Vazan Online may allow readers to post comments on certain content.

When posting comments, users agree not to:

  • Post false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content.
  • Harass, threaten, abuse, or impersonate others.
  • Post spam or unauthorized promotional material.
  • Share content that infringes on the rights of others.
  • Publish content that is obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.

Vazan Online reserves the right to review, edit, hide, or remove comments at its sole discretion and without prior notice.

Users remain solely responsible for the content they post. The opinions expressed in comments belong to the individual commenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vazan Online.


4. Editorial Rights

Vazan Online reserves the right to:

  • Edit content for clarity, style, grammar, formatting, or accuracy.
  • Correct errors or update information when necessary.
  • Remove content that violates applicable laws or these Terms and Conditions.
  • Modify, update, or discontinue website features at any time.

Editorial decisions remain solely at the discretion of Vazan Online.


5. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure that the information published on Vazan Online is accurate and reliable.

However, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, or free from errors. Information may change over time, and occasional inaccuracies may occur.

Readers should independently verify information before relying on it for important decisions.


6. Opinions and Commentary

Opinions expressed in editorials, opinion pieces, interviews, commentary, or guest contributions belong to their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Vazan Online.


7. External Links

Vazan Online may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes.

We do not control or endorse external websites and are not responsible for:

  • Their content.
  • Their privacy practices.
  • Their products or services.
  • Any damages or losses resulting from their use.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.


8. Advertising and Sponsored Content

Vazan Online may display advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate links, or promotional material.

Sponsored content will be identified where appropriate. Vazan Online is not responsible for claims, offers, or representations made by advertisers or third parties.


9. Website Availability

We strive to keep the website available and functioning properly. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

Vazan Online may temporarily suspend, restrict, or discontinue access to all or part of the website for maintenance, upgrades, security reasons, or other operational requirements.


10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vazan Online shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Use of or inability to use the website.
  • Reliance on information published on the website.
  • Technical errors, interruptions, or service outages.
  • Unauthorized access to website systems or user information.

All content is provided on an "as available" and "as is" basis.


11. Privacy

Your use of Vazan Online is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.


12. Changes to These Terms

Vazan Online may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Any changes will become effective immediately upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.


13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Maldives.

Any disputes arising from the use of Vazan Online shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Maldives.


14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Vazan Online
Email: news@vazan.mv

Thank you for visiting and supporting Vazan Online.