Terms Of Use

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the following websites (collectively referred to as the “Website”):

as well as any content, features, software and related services and products available in connection with, on or through the website (including the Politis mobile app and other mobile and/or online digital applications and newsletters) and any updates, new versions or new releases of those services and products.

The Website is owned and operated by ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ ΤΩΡΑ ΛΙΜΙΤΕΔ (POLITIS TORA LIMITED) (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”.) By accessing, browsing, subscribing to, or otherwise using the Website, readers/visitors/users/members/subscribers (hereinafter the “Users”) agree to be bound unconditionally by these Terms.

These Terms must be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy

1. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including (but not limited to) text, news, graphics, photographs, illustrations, audiovisual material and provided services, is the intellectual property of the Company and is protected under applicable national and international copyright laws. Logos, business names, trademarks, and distinctive signs belong to the Company and/or third parties mentioned as holders of respective rights and are protected under applicable industrial and intellectual property legislation.

Any third-party intellectual property works that are included on the Website are published under the appropriate authorisation from the rights holders or in good faith and for informational purposes. In the event that material is found to have been published in breach of intellectual property rights, the Company undertakes to remove such material within a reasonable period following notification by the rightful owner or their authorised representative.

2. Permitted Use and Restriction

Any use, reproduction, republication, copying, storage, sale, transmission, retransmission, distribution, publication, execution, translation, or modification, whether in whole or in part of the Website’s content and the services provided therein, by any means, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Company.

By exception, the individual storage and copying of parts of the content onto a personal computer is permitted strictly for personal use, with no intention of commercial or other exploitation, and always on the condition that the source of the content is clearly acknowledged. This does not in any way constitute a transfer or assignment of intellectual property rights. Accordingly, the content may not, in whole or in part, be sold, copied, modified, reproduced, republished, uploaded, transmitted, or distributed in any manner.

3. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Company makes every reasonable effort to ensure that all content and information displayed on the Website is characterised by accuracy, clarity, correctness, completeness, currency, and availability.

However, we do not guarantee nor assume any responsibility (even in cases of negligence) for any damages that may be caused to the User from the use of the Website. All content and services are provided "as is", with no express or implied warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security, or accuracy, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any damage (whether direct or indirect), including but not limited to loss of profits, data, missed opportunities, or monetary satisfaction suffered by Users or third parties as a result of use or inability to use the Website, or from any unauthorised interference by third parties with services/information/products made available through the Website.

Although every effort is made to ensure the smooth operation of the Website, we do not warrant that its functions or those of its servers will be uninterrupted or free from errors, viruses, or similar harmful components.

4. Links to Third-Party Websites

It is understood that we do not control the availability, content, privacy policies, terms of use, quality, or completeness of services of third-party websites or digital platforms which we may refer to through hyperlinks advertising banners, social media buttons or embedded third-party content (hereinafter “Links” ).

The inclusion of any Link does not constitute endorsement or acceptance of the content of the respective websites, and we bear no responsibility for their content or for any damage caused by their use. Access to such websites is undertaken at the sole responsibility of the User.

5. Newsletters

The Company provides Users with the option to subscribe, via its Website to newsletters containing informational and/or promotional content. Such newsletters may include, without limitation, articles, news updates, and commentary published on or related to the Website. Subscription to any newsletter is entirely voluntary.

By subscribing to our Newsletters, you consent to receive periodic email communications from us in accordance with our Privacy Notice. You may unsubscribe at any time by selecting the “unsubscribe” link located in the footer of each newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

Newsletter content is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to these Terms, as well as any additional terms or guidelines communicated at the time of subscription. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any newsletter service at any time, with or without notice.

6. Politis Premium

The Company offers a dedicated premium content service under the label “Politis Premium,” which is accessible exclusively to Users that subscribed (hereinafter the “Premium User” ). Access to this service requires completion of a registration and payment process and is subject to these Terms, as well as the additional provisions set forth below.

Age Requirement: By accessing, using, and/or subscribing to the Politis Premium, you agree that you are at least eighteen (18) years old.

6.1. Nature of Premium Content

Politis Premium provides enhanced editorial content, investigative reports, exclusive interviews, and other journalism not available on the Website. Premium Users also gain access to the Digital Edition of the Company’s newspaper and magazines, which is made available through browser-based, read-only access. This access allows viewing of the current and archived editions but does not permit downloading, printing, or offline storage of the content. The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove types of services offered within Politis Premium at its sole discretion, without prior notice.

6.2. Registration and Account

Each subscription account created on the Website is personal to the individual subscriber and must not be shared with and/or assigned to third parties. The login credentials (login email and password) created during the registration should be assigned to one person only (e.g. being the Premium User).

Any actions by third parties using a Premium User’s credentials shall be deemed actions of the Premium User.

The Premium User agrees to immediately notify the Company in the event of a loss or unauthorised usage of his/her login credentials, or when he/she is aware of a possible or actual unauthorised use of the Service.

Sharing login credentials with third parties constitutes a breach of these Terms, and the Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if misuse or unauthorised sharing of credentials is detected.

6.3. Billing, Cancellation, Renewals and Refunds

6.3.1. Billing:

Access to Politis Premium is contingent upon the purchase of a subscription, either on daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, or other basis, as described during the subscription process. You can pay for your subscription using a credit or debit card or other payment method that we accept during the purchase process. By submitting your subscription details to us (including payment information), you confirm that you are entitled and authorised to make the payment using those details.

We reserve the right to use third parties in order to process payments (such as Stripe). The Payment Processor will be responsible for all payment processing through its systems and the Payment Processor's terms and conditions may apply to you (in addition to these Terms).

By placing your order for your subscription in accordance with these Terms, you agree that we may activate your subscription immediately upon our acceptance of your order.

6.3.2. Statutory Right of Withdrawal

You have a statutory right to withdraw from your subscription within fourteen (14) days of the start of your subscription by contacting us at info@politis.com.cy

6.3.3. Cancellation

You are free to cancel your subscription at any time by following the procedure below:

  • Log into your account at https://politis.com.cy
  • Navigate to the Current Subscription section.
  • Select the “Manage Subscriptions” button.
  • In the next view, select the “Cancel Subscription” button found under the subscription details.
  • Confirm cancellation by selecting “Cancel Subscription” again in the final confirmation screen.

Your subscription will only be cancelled with effect from the date on which your current subscription period ends (i.e., the renewal date), provided that you followed the procedure above at least 2 days before the end of your current subscription period.

6.3.4. Refunds

Your subscription grants you a fully prepaid, non-refundable license to receive and access the subscription materials for the duration of the subscription term. You will be billed at the term you have selected, which shall be your subscription term. This subscription is non-refundable and not redeemable for any other form of compensation, credit, or cash. Unused portion of a subscription term will not be refunded. No credit is offered for vacation interruptions.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company reserves the right to issue refunds or credits under certain limited circumstances, e.g., when technical issues prevent the Company from providing access to subscription content. In all circumstances, the availability and amount of a refund or credit is subject to the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, and the Company’s determination shall be binding on the Premium User. If you are entitled to a refund we will credit that refund to the card or other payment method you used. If this is not possible, for example because the card has expired, has been cancelled, we will contact you to arrange an alternative method of refund.

6.3.5. Renewals

Politis Premium subscription is continuous, which means your subscription will continue and you will be billed until you cancel the subscription. By providing your payment method information and selecting “Subscribe” or any similar button or icon on the Website for placing or submitting an order for a subscription, you accept a continuous subscription. A continuous subscription means that your initial subscription will automatically renew until cancelled. You must ensure that you cancel your subscription ahead of any automatic renewals in accordance with these Terms if you would like to avoid any charges being payable in respect of the renewed subscription period.

6.4. Intellectual Property

All content provided in Politis Premium, including the digital editions of newspapers and magazines, is protected under the intellectual property framework set out in Section 1 of these Terms.

Users may not copy, reproduce, distribute, store, or otherwise exploit this content without the Company’s prior written consent.

6.5. Termination of Politis Premium

The Company may terminate the Politis Premium or premium user’s subscription thereto at any time, with or without cause. In the event of a general discontinuation of the service, the Company will provide reasonable advance notice and may offer a proportionate refund to affected Premium Users.

7. User-Generated Content

The Website may have certain features that allow you or other users to comment on, discuss, upload, submit, link to, or otherwise provide content (e.g., information, graphics, videos, images). We will refer to all such material collectively as "User Content". User Content is subject to these Terms and Conditions as well as any additional guidelines or rules that are posted on the Website.

You agree that you will not provide any User Content that:

  • infringes or misappropriates any copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral right, or other intellectual or industrial property right of any natural or legal person.
  • Contains, without prior consent, any form of advertising, solicitation, or promotion of goods or services, including spam, chain messages, or other unsolicited communications.
  • Is unlawful, abusive, defamatory, indecent, obscene, pornographic, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate; or that incites, promotes, or expresses discrimination, hatred, or violence on the basis of race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
  • Incites, facilitates, or otherwise encourages the commission of a criminal offence or breach of applicable law.
  • Infringes upon or unlawfully interferes with the privacy, data protection rights, or other fundamental rights of any person.
  • Contains malicious software, viruses, spyware, ransomware, or any other code, file, or program intended to interrupt, damage, or limit the functionality of the Website, its infrastructure, or the devices of other users.
  • Impersonates any individual or entity, misrepresents your affiliation, status, or authority, or otherwise contains false or misleading information with the intent to deceive or defraud.
  • Uses automated means, including bots, scripts, or similar technologies, to upload, submit, or distribute content without the Company’s prior written consent, or could give rise to civil or criminal liability or otherwise violates applicable law.

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to review, moderate, refuse, edit, remove, or disable access to any User Content that it determines, in whole or in part, violates these Terms or applicable law, or is otherwise objectionable, with or without notice to the User and without any liability.

By posting User Content you are granting us a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide, fully paid-up, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use your User Content in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever.

We do not have an obligation to store User Content for any period of time, and we may remove or delete any User Content for any reason, at any time and without giving you notice.

You may report harmful or infringing User Content by email to info@politis.com.cy

8. Commencement and Termination

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or terminate, temporarily or permanently, all or part of the services it provides, with or without prior notice to Users.

9. Changes to These Terms

The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms periodically, without prior notice. Such amendments shall become effective upon their publication on the Website. Users are advised to check these Terms regularly, as continued use of the Website or continued access to or use of any other service, product, or feature governed by these Terms shall constitute acceptance of any amendments in force at the time.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, including any amendments thereto, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, the law of the European Union, and the relevant international treaties. For any dispute that may arise in relation to the application, interpretation, or validity of these terms, the Courts of the Republic of Cyprus shall have exclusive jurisdiction.