Terms of Service

Effective date: 1 January 2026  —  Last revised: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Galmudug Times website (“the Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of Content

All content published on Galmudug Times — including articles, photographs, graphics, and video — is the intellectual property of Galmudug Times or its content partners and is protected by applicable copyright law.

• You may read, print, and share links to our articles for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content without prior written permission.
• Short quotations with proper attribution to Galmudug Times are permitted.

3. User Conduct

When interacting with the Site (e.g., submitting comments, using the contact form), you agree not to:

• Post content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or threatening
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or store personal data about other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site
• Transmit spam, malware, or any other harmful content

4. Comments and User Submissions

By submitting a comment or any content to the Site, you grant Galmudug Times a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, publish, and display that content. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate these Terms or our editorial standards.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Galmudug Times has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content or practices of those sites.

6. Disclaimers

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, Galmudug Times makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of content on this Site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Galmudug Times shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Site.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Somalia.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected] or via our contact form.