Terms of service
Terms of Use – i24NEWS
Introduction
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing or using this website, and retain them for future reference. By accessing or using the website, the user expressly, fully, and unconditionally agrees to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as by the Privacy Policy adopted by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between the user and MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd, and govern the use of the website, its services, and the digital content of I24NEWS.
1. Legal Information
This website is published and operated by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd, a company governed by the laws of the State of Israel.
Registered address:
Hangar 1, Jaffa Port
Tel Aviv-Jaffa
ISRAEL
General contact: contact@i24news.tv
Copyright matters: copyright@i24news.tv
2. Scope of Services
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd provides news and media services through the I24NEWS channel and its digital platforms, including the website, mobile applications, and related services.
Such services include, without limitation, the publication of articles, reports, analysis, photographs, video content, live broadcasts, replays, multilingual content, and interactive features such as user accounts, comments, subscriptions, and other digital services.
The website may be accessed, inter alia, through the following addresses:
https://www.i24news.tv
https://www.i24news.tv/ar
https://www.i24news.tv/en
https://www.i24news.tv/fr
https://www.i24news.tv/he
3. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
“Content” means any and all materials published, made available, displayed, transmitted, or accessible through the website or the digital platforms of I24NEWS, including texts, articles, images, videos, audio materials, graphics, logos, databases, software, applications, live broadcasts, recorded broadcasts, and any other editorial, audiovisual, or digital materials.
“User” means any natural person or legal entity accessing, browsing, viewing, or using the website or any of the services provided by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
“Personal Account” means an account created by a user, where available, in order to access certain interactive or personalized services provided by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
“Services” means all digital, editorial, audiovisual, interactive, and media services made available by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd through the website or related platforms.
“Third-Party Services” means any content, services, links, tools, platforms, advertisements, or materials provided by external parties and made accessible through the website.
4. Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing or using the website, the user acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms in full.
If the user does not agree to these Terms, or to any part of them, the user must immediately refrain from accessing or using the website and any services provided by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
5. Legal Capacity
The user represents and warrants that they are at least 18 years old, or that they access and use the website under the supervision and responsibility of a parent, guardian, or other legally authorized person.
Where the user accesses or uses the website on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, the user represents and warrants that they have the legal authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
6. Personal Account
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd may allow users to create a personal account in order to access certain services, including interactive features, comments, preferences, newsletters, or other personalized services.
When creating or using an account, the user undertakes to provide accurate, complete, truthful, and up-to-date information. The user is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials, including username, password, and any other access details.
The user shall not create multiple accounts, use false or misleading information, impersonate another person or entity, or allow any third party to use their account.
The user remains fully responsible for any activity carried out through their account, whether authorized or unauthorized.
7. Suspension or Termination of Account
The user may request deletion of their account at any time, subject to the procedures made available by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, deactivate, or delete any user account, temporarily or permanently, in the event of:
• Breach of these Terms;
• Unlawful, abusive, misleading, or harmful use of the website;
• Security, technical, operational, or legal requirements;
• Any conduct that may harm MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd, the website, other users, or third parties.
8. License to Use the Website
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd grants the user a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website and its services for personal and non-commercial purposes only.
This license does not transfer to the user any ownership rights, intellectual property rights, commercial rights, or any other rights in the website, the services, the I24NEWS content, or any related materials.
9. User Obligations
The user undertakes to use the website in a lawful, responsible, and respectful manner, in accordance with these Terms and applicable law.
Without limitation, the user shall not:
• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or misleading purposes;
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, translate, sell, or commercially exploit any content without prior written authorization from MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd;
• Interfere with, disrupt, damage, overload, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, servers, databases, or technical infrastructure;
• Use automated tools, bots, scraping systems, crawlers, or similar technologies to extract, collect, copy, or monitor content or data from the website;
• Publish, transmit, or share content that is illegal, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, hateful, threatening, misleading, infringing, or otherwise harmful;
• Publish links to unlawful content or content that infringes third-party rights;
• Encourage, assist, or enable any third party to engage in any prohibited activity.
10. User Responsibility
The user is solely and fully responsible for their use of the website and for any content, comment, link, information, or material they publish, submit, transmit, or share through the website.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd shall not be responsible for the user’s conduct, statements, submissions, or any consequences arising from the user’s use or misuse of the website.
The user agrees to bear responsibility for any damage, claim, liability, loss, or expense resulting from their breach of these Terms or unlawful use of the website.
11. User Comments and User-Generated Content
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd may allow users to post comments or otherwise interact with content published on the website, in order to encourage discussion and exchange of opinions.
The user undertakes to use such interactive features respectfully, lawfully, and responsibly.
The user shall not publish any content that:
• Is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, insulting, threatening, or harassing;
• Incites violence, hatred, terrorism, discrimination, or unlawful conduct;
• Violates privacy, image rights, reputation, dignity, or personal rights of others;
• Infringes copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights;
• Contains false, misleading, offensive, obscene, or harmful material;
• May expose MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd or any third party to legal, reputational, technical, or commercial harm.
The user acknowledges that they are solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and consequences of any content they publish.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to remove, edit, restrict, moderate, or block any user-generated content that it considers to be unlawful, inappropriate, harmful, or inconsistent with these Terms.
12. Reporting Illegal or Inappropriate Content
In order to maintain a safe and lawful digital environment, users may report content that they believe is unlawful, abusive, infringing, or otherwise in violation of these Terms.
Reports may be sent to:
contact@i24news.tv
A report should include, where possible:
• The exact URL or location of the relevant content;
• A clear description of the alleged violation;
• The reason for the report;
• Any supporting information that may assist MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd in reviewing the matter.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd reserves the right to review the report and take any appropriate action, including removal of content, restriction of access, suspension of an account, or legal action.
The company also reserves the right to take appropriate measures in cases of false, abusive, misleading, or malicious reports.
13. Company Responsibility and Disclaimer
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, updated, and reliable news and media content. However, the company does not guarantee that the website, services, or content will be complete, accurate, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or available at all times.
The website and its content are provided for informational and media purposes. The company shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, delays, interruptions, technical failures, inaccuracies, or unavailability of the website or any part of its services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of, or inability to use, the website, services, content, or third-party services.
14. Advertising and Commercial Content
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd may, as part of operating and developing the website and its services, display advertisements, promotional materials, sponsored content, branded content, commercial messages, or other marketing materials, whether within, alongside, or around editorial or audiovisual content.
The user acknowledges that such materials may be provided by third parties.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd does not assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, legality, quality, availability, or suitability of such advertisements or commercial materials.
The company is not a party to, and shall not be responsible for, any transaction, communication, agreement, reliance, purchase, or interaction between the user and any advertiser, sponsor, commercial partner, or third party.
15. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in and to the website, services, content, design, structure, databases, software, videos, photographs, texts, graphics, logos, trademarks, broadcasts, and any related materials are owned by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd or by its licensors, partners, or authorized rights holders.
Unless prior written authorization has been obtained from MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd or the relevant rights holder, the user is strictly prohibited from:
• Copying, reproducing, recording, storing, or downloading content;
• Publishing, distributing, broadcasting, rebroadcasting, or making content available to the public;
• Translating, modifying, adapting, editing, or creating derivative works;
• Selling, licensing, sublicensing, or commercially exploiting any content;
• Using trademarks, logos, names, or branding associated with I24NEWS or MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as granting the user any intellectual property right or license other than the limited personal use expressly permitted herein.
16. Content Providers and News Agencies
The website may include content provided by news agencies, media partners, contributors, licensors, or other third-party content providers.
Such content remains the property of its respective owners or authorized rights holders and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
The user may not copy, reuse, modify, distribute, translate, publish, or commercially exploit such content without the required authorization from the relevant rights holder.
17. External Links and Third-Party Services
The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, services, applications, or content.
Such links are provided for convenience or informational purposes only. Their presence does not imply approval, endorsement, supervision, or responsibility by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
The company shall not be responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, legality, privacy practices, policies, products, services, or actions of any third-party websites or services accessed through the website.
The user accesses third-party services at their own risk.
18. Video and Streaming
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd provides users with access to video content, including live broadcasts, recorded broadcasts, replays, clips, and audiovisual materials, through the website, applications, or dedicated video players.
Such content is made available for personal, private, and non-commercial use only, and is not intended for distribution, retransmission, commercial exploitation, public communication, or any other use not expressly authorized by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
Without prior written authorization from MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd, the user is expressly prohibited from:
• Copying, reproducing, recording, downloading, storing, or capturing the content;
• Distributing, publishing, rebroadcasting, retransmitting, or making the content available to the public by any means;
• Embedding the content or the video player on external websites, applications, platforms, or services;
• Editing, adapting, modifying, extracting, or creating derivative works from the content;
• Using the content for any commercial, promotional, political, institutional, or revenue-generating purpose, whether directly or indirectly.
Any use of video or streaming content in violation of this section may constitute an infringement of intellectual property rights and may result in legal action by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
19. Personal Data and Privacy
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd places importance on the protection of users’ personal data. Personal data is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy published on the website and in accordance with applicable Israeli laws, including the Privacy Protection Law, 1981.
The company may collect and process data necessary for providing services, improving user experience, managing accounts, communicating with users, analyzing usage, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations, as further detailed in the Privacy Policy.
In addition, MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd acts in accordance with applicable Israeli intellectual property laws, including Section 27A of the Copyright Law, 2007, in relation to responsibility for digital content and the use or publication of copyrighted materials on digital platforms.
20. Hosting and Technical Infrastructure
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd may rely on external service providers for hosting, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, analytics, storage, content delivery, and other technical services necessary for operating the website and its digital platforms.
In this context, data may be processed, stored, transferred, or accessed within or outside Israel, subject to applicable law and the Privacy Policy.
The user acknowledges that the technical operation of the website may depend on third-party infrastructure providers, and that interruptions or technical issues may occur.
21. Availability of the Website
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd endeavors to make the website available to users, but does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free availability.
The company may suspend, restrict, interrupt, or modify access to the website or any part of its services at any time, including for maintenance, updates, technical improvements, operational needs, security reasons, legal requirements, or circumstances beyond its control.
Such suspension or interruption shall not give rise to any liability on the part of MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
22. Modifications to the Terms
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd reserves the right to amend, update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time, including in order to reflect legal, regulatory, technical, operational, editorial, or commercial changes.
The updated version shall become effective upon publication on the website, unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the website after publication of the updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
23. Right of Reply
Any natural person or legal entity who believes that content published on the website affects them or requires a response may submit a request for a right of reply to:
contact@i24news.tv
The request should include:
• The exact link to the relevant content;
• A clear description of the objection;
• The proposed text of the reply;
• Any information necessary to verify the request.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd reserves the right to review the request, request additional information, accept or reject the request, or publish a response, in accordance with applicable law, editorial standards, and legal considerations.
24. Technical Security and Prohibited Automated Use
The user shall not engage in any activity that may compromise, interfere with, damage, overload, bypass, or unlawfully access the website, its systems, servers, networks, databases, security measures, or technical infrastructure.
Without limitation, the user is prohibited from:
• Using bots, crawlers, spiders, scraping tools, automated scripts, or similar technologies;
• Extracting, copying, harvesting, or indexing content or data without authorization;
• Attempting to bypass access restrictions, authentication systems, or security measures;
• Introducing malware, viruses, harmful code, or disruptive technologies;
• Conducting denial-of-service attacks or any activity affecting the stability or availability of the website.
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd reserves the right to block access, restrict activity, suspend accounts, or take legal action in response to any violation of this section.
25. Force Majeure
MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd shall not be liable for any failure, delay, interruption, limitation, or inability to perform any obligation under these Terms where such failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
Such circumstances may include, without limitation, war, armed conflict, terrorism, civil unrest, natural disasters, fire, flood, pandemics, governmental action, regulatory restrictions, strikes, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, cyberattacks, failures of third-party providers, or any other force majeure event.
26. Applications and Related Digital Services
These Terms shall apply, where relevant, to all digital services, applications, mobile applications, connected services, streaming services, platforms, or other digital products operated or made available by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd under the I24NEWS brand.
Use of such applications or services may also be subject to additional terms, app store terms, technical requirements, or privacy notices. In the event of inconsistency, these Terms shall apply unless otherwise expressly stated.
27. Miscellaneous
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the user and MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd regarding use of the website and its services.
Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, agency, employment relationship, representation, or fiduciary relationship between the user and MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be interpreted or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
Failure by MIDDLE EAST NEWS – I24 Ltd to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of its rights.
28. Language and Interpretation
These Terms may be made available in several languages, including Arabic, English, Hebrew, and French.
In the event of any discrepancy, inconsistency, ambiguity, or conflict between the language versions, the English and Hebrew versions shall serve as the authoritative basis for interpretation, and all other versions shall be interpreted accordingly.
29. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel.
The competent courts of the State of Israel shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute, claim, controversy, or proceeding arising out of or relating to the website, the services, the content, or these Terms.