Terms of Use - LEAD Media News

Terms of Use and Service Agreement

Effective Date: April 7, 2025

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

In this Terms of Use and Service Agreement, the terms “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to LEADMediaNews.com.

LEADMediaNews.com is managed and maintained by Livelihood Empowerment and Development (LEAD), Inc., a non-profit civil society organization legally registered in Makati City, Philippines.

By accessing or using the LEADMediaNews.com website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. These terms govern your access to the site and the services we provide, including any revisions that may be made from time to time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following any changes implies your acceptance of the updated terms.

A. Website Content & Accuracy

LEADMediaNews.com publishes information sourced from a variety of contributors and external providers. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content.

Users are encouraged to independently verify information before relying on it for personal or professional use. Graphics, photographs, and other visual content may not accurately represent actual places or events and are for illustrative purposes only.

B. Intellectual Property & Restrictions on Use

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, graphics, photos, videos, and other media—is protected by Philippine and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

Unless expressly authorized:

Users may not copy, modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, display, or transmit any part of the website for commercial or public purposes.
Users must retain all copyright and proprietary notices if content is downloaded for personal use.
Any reproduction or redistribution for commercial purposes without written permission from the rightful content owner is strictly prohibited.

C. User Communications & Content Guidelines

Users are solely responsible for any messages, comments, or materials they submit or transmit through the site. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to:

Uploading copyrighted material without appropriate rights or permissions.
Sharing trade secrets or confidential information without consent.
Posting content that violates intellectual property, privacy, or personal rights.
Transmitting obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, or otherwise unlawful material.
Uploading sexually explicit content.
Sending unsolicited advertisements or promotions.
Forwarding chain letters or pyramid schemes.
Engaging in fraudulent or illegal business solicitations.
Impersonating individuals or misrepresenting affiliations.

LEADMediaNews.com is not obligated to pre-screen user submissions but reserves the right to investigate complaints, remove offensive content, and take appropriate action, including revoking access without notice. Any detected fraud or abuse will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

Users agree to hold LEADMediaNews.com harmless from any liability arising from their communications or submissions.

D. Third-Party Links & External Content

Our website may link to external third-party websites for reference or additional information. These links are provided for user convenience only.

LEADMediaNews.com does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy or security of third-party content.
Users access external sites at their own risk, and LEADMediaNews.com bears no responsibility for any consequences resulting from such interactions.

Similarly, LEADMediaNews.com is not liable for any third-party site that links back to us.

E. Anti-Spam Policy

The use of LEADMediaNews.com’s name, domain, or email services for spamming or unsolicited communications is strictly prohibited. This includes:

Mass messaging to forums or mailing lists,
Sending threatening, offensive, or obscene content,
Using our domain as a return address for spam.

Violations may result in access termination and legal action.

F. Limitation of Liability

LEADMediaNews.com does not guarantee uninterrupted access to its website or services. The site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that:

The site will always function error-free or without interruption.
External factors (e.g., user equipment, internet connection, third-party disruptions) will not affect performance.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LEADMediaNews.com and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of:

Your use or inability to use the site;
Errors or omissions in the content;
Unauthorized access or data breaches;
External service interruptions;
Force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, system failures).

G. Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless LEADMediaNews.com, its team, affiliates, and partners against any claims, actions, liabilities, damages, or costs resulting from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

H. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

In case of disputes arising from the use of this website:

Parties are encouraged to resolve issues amicably first.
If unresolved, disputes shall be exclusively filed in the appropriate courts of Makati City, Philippines.

I. Revisions & Discontinuation of Service

LEADMediaNews.com reserves the right to:

Amend or update these Terms of Use at any time, with changes effective immediately upon posting.
Refuse or discontinue service to any user who violates these Terms or engages in inappropriate, illegal, or fraudulent behavior.