Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy – Onlanka.com

Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By viewing or accessing Onlanka.com, you explicitly agree to the following terms and conditions detailed below. Onlanka.com is an independently owned and operated non-profit news website and is not a corporate entity. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept these terms in full. If you do not agree, please refrain from accessing the site. Onlanka.com reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Accuracy of Information

Onlanka.com makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content. We reserve the right to modify the content at any time without prior notice.

Onlanka.com does not warrant that the website is free from viruses or other harmful components. Users are responsible for implementing their own virus protection measures.

Neither Onlanka.com, third-party content providers, nor their agents shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the website, including, but not limited to, financial loss, data loss, or reputational damage, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

3. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka. The courts of Sri Lanka have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising out of or relating to the execution or performance of this agreement. Users outside Sri Lanka agree to comply with Sri Lankan law when accessing Onlanka.com. The parties waive any claims for punitive damages in judicial actions, arbitrations, or other dispute resolution methods.

4. Age Restriction

Onlanka.com does not consider this website or any of the services to be for individuals under 18 years of age. By using this website, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 years of age, please do not access the Onlanka.com website.

Parents or guardians must ensure that minors do not access the site through their devices or connections. Onlanka.com will not be held responsible for any consequences resulting from minors accessing the website.

5. Links

Onlanka.com provides links to external websites for informational purposes. The inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement of their content. Onlanka.com is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or privacy policies of third-party websites. Users access these links at their own risk.

6. User Behavior

6.1. Onlanka Chat Terminal & Friends Community

The administrators and moderators of Onlanka.com strive to maintain a safe and respectful environment. However, Onlanka.com cannot review every message or piece of content.

Users must not post content that is defamatory, obscene, vulgar, sexually oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise unlawful, including, but not limited to, content that promotes violence, racism, or illegal activities.

Users must not share any sensitive data, including, but not limited to, credit card details, passwords, or personal data that could lead to identity theft, fraud, or privacy violations.

Onlanka.com is not responsible for private interactions between users, whether on or outside the platform (e.g., Facebook, WhatsApp).

Chat logs may be stored securely for up to six months and accessed only when required by law. IP addresses are retained for the same duration. Users who fail to use their registered chat accounts for over 12 months will have their accounts deactivated.

For legal matters, disputes must be reported within six months of the incident. Onlanka.com will cooperate with law enforcement upon receiving valid court orders.

The Webmaster of Onlanka.com, administrators, and moderators reserve the right to block, suspend, or terminate access for any user involved in suspicious activities, illegal activities, or non-compliant behavior at their sole discretion, without prior notice.

6.2. Disclaimer for Reader Comments on News Articles

Onlanka.com encourages open discussion and values diverse opinions. However, comments posted by readers on news articles do not reflect the views of Onlanka.com, its editors, or its affiliates. While the webmaster of Onlanka.com manually reviews comments posted on news articles before they are published, Onlanka.com assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of any user-generated content.

The webmaster of Onlanka.com reserves the right to edit, modify, or remove any comments on news articles at my sole discretion, without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to, comments that are defamatory, offensive, misleading, spam, or violate any applicable laws.

By posting a comment on Onlanka.com’s news articles, users grant the webmaster of Onlanka.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, or distribute their comments on the platform as needed.

Users are solely responsible for the content they post and agree to indemnify and hold Onlanka.com harmless from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from their comments.

7. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

  • Harass, threaten, or defame others.
  • Post defamatory, obscene, or unlawful content, including, but not limited to, sexually explicit material, hate speech, or violent threats.
  • Share sensitive or personal data, including, but not limited to, payment information, government IDs, or account credentials.
  • Distribute spam, chain letters, junk mail, or any other unsolicited commercial communication, including, but not limited to, phishing attempts and malware.
  • Violate intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, copyright, trademarks, and proprietary materials.

Violations may result in account termination and legal action.

8. Use of Site at Your Own Risk

Onlanka.com is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of user-generated content. Users assume full responsibility for their reliance on such content.

9. Copyright

If you believe your copyrighted work is being displayed on this site without authorization, please contact us at webmaster@onlanka.com with proof of ownership and details of the alleged infringement. Onlanka.com will promptly review and address your concerns.

10. General

Your use of Onlanka.com signifies acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. Onlanka.com reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Users should review this agreement regularly.

For rule violations or concerns, email webmaster@onlanka.com.

Privacy Policy

1. Cookie Policy

Read the Onlanka.com Cookie Policy.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Information

Onlanka.com respects your privacy and does not sell or disclose your personal information, including email addresses. IP addresses may be logged to monitor and prevent abuse.

Data may be disclosed if legally required, including, but not limited to, cases involving harm to the website, users, or others.

3. Third-Party Advertising

Onlanka.com uses Google Ads and other third-party advertisers. These companies may collect non-personal data including, but not limited to, browsing behavior, demographics, and interests to serve relevant advertisements. Users may opt out of personalized ads by managing settings through Google Ad Preferences.

4. Newsletter Email Policy

  • Onlanka.com does not sell, loan, or disclose email lists.
  • Users may receive emails about website updates. To unsubscribe, contact webmaster@onlanka.com.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

Onlanka.com prohibits the misuse of its website for illegal activities, including, but not limited to, spamming, hacking, or unauthorized access. Violators may face account termination and legal consequences.

6. News & Blog Articles

6.1. Accuracy of News Articles

Most of the news articles are written by the editor of Onlanka.com, but some are sourced from external sources. Onlanka.com does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of third-party content.

6.2. Independent Journalists’ Articles

Articles contributed by independent journalists reflect the authors’ views, not Onlanka.com. Onlanka.com is not responsible for their accuracy.

6.3. Hyperlinks to Third-Party News Sources

Onlanka.com is not responsible for external links. Users access them at their own risk.

6.4. Third-Party Advertisers

Onlanka.com is not responsible for third-party advertisements. Any transactions with advertisers are solely between the user and the advertiser.

7. Changes to Privacy Policy

Onlanka.com reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Users should review the Privacy Policy regularly.

For privacy-related concerns, contact webmaster@onlanka.com.