This document sets forth the legal guidelines and general conditions governing the use of the Arakan News Agency (ANA) website. Accessing or using this site constitutes full agreement to these terms.
1. Intellectual Property and Fair Use:
• All published materials—including texts, reports, press bulletins, multimedia, and photographs—are the intellectual property of Arakan News Agency (ANA), unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• Media organizations, journalists, and researchers are permitted to quote and republish content for non-commercial journalistic purposes, provided that Arakan News Agency (ANA) is clearly and prominently credited, accompanied by a direct hyperlink to the original source.
• Any commercial exploitation of ANA content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
2. Acceptable Use Policy:
• Users agree not to misuse the platform, submit unlawful or harmful content, or introduce malicious software intended to compromise server security or integrity.
• Any technical attempt to interfere with the availability or operation of the website is strictly forbidden.
3. Editorial Disclaimer:
• While ANA exercises rigorous journalistic standards of fact-checking and objectivity across its field reporting, the agency assumes no legal liability for improper third-party interpretation or misuse of published information.
• Articles and commentaries published under the ‘Opinion / Editorial’ section represent solely the views of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of ANA.
4. Protection of Sources and Correspondents:
• In accordance with international press standards and humanitarian ethics, ANA maintains strict confidentiality to safeguard the security and safety of its correspondents and sources operating in sensitive environments. Their identities will never be disclosed under any circumstances.
5. Amendments to Terms:
• Arakan News Agency reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page.
