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Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 11, 2025

Welcome to News From The Paddock. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at newsfromthepaddock.com (the "Service"), operated by News From The Paddock ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Use of Service

Permitted Use

You may access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes to read news articles, post comments (if registered), and engage with our content in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the Service without permission
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service without consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Post spam, malware, or malicious content
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, such as posting comments, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Providing accurate and complete information when creating your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. User-Generated Content

Your Content

When you post comments or other content on our Service, you retain ownership of your content. However, by posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

Content Standards

You agree that any content you post will not:

  • Contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
  • Infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
  • Contain personal attacks or harassment
  • Include spam, advertising, or promotional content
  • Contain false or misleading information
  • Violate any person's privacy rights

Moderation

We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion and without notice. We are not responsible for any user-generated content posted on the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content), features, and functionality are owned by News From The Paddock and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks, logos, and service marks may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

You may share our articles on social media and link to our content, provided you do not imply any endorsement by us and do not frame our content or present it as your own.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Important Disclosure: News From The Paddock utilizes artificial intelligence technology to assist in generating news content. While we strive for accuracy, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information
  • Content should not be relied upon as the sole source of information for important decisions
  • We recommend verifying information with official Formula 1 sources
  • AI content is reviewed but may not always reflect current events accurately
  • We are not liable for any actions taken based on AI-generated content

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEWS FROM THE PADDOCK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the Service during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless News From The Paddock and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and applicable member state laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the competent courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: editor@newsfromthepaddock.com

Website: newsfromthepaddock.com/contact

These Terms of Service were last updated on December 11, 2025.