Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DistantNews (https://distantnews.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Nature of the Service

DistantNews is a news research, translation, and publishing service. We find and vet local news sources worldwide, translate headlines and descriptions into English, and write original summaries and editorial content. We also publish country guides, blog posts, and resources for our readers. Every translated article credits its source and links to the original publication.

3. No Warranty

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of translations or summaries.
• That the site will be available without interruption.
• That the content reflects the views or editorial position of the original source.

Always refer to the original source article for authoritative information.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, DistantNews and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenue, arising from your use of the service.

5. Intellectual Property

Original summaries, site design, and code are the property of DistantNews. Headlines and descriptions are derived from publicly available sources and credited to their respective sources. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

6. Content Removal (DMCA / Takedown)

If you are a rights holder and believe content on this site infringes your copyright or violates your terms, please contact us at contact@distantnews.com with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work or content in question.
• The specific URL(s) on DistantNews where the content appears.
• Your contact information and a statement of good faith.

We will respond to valid removal requests promptly.

7. Third-Party Services

This site uses third-party services including Google AdSense (advertising), Google Fonts (typography), and Cloudflare (hosting and analytics). Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at contact@distantnews.com.