Terms of Service

By accessing IHT Daily, you agree to respect Pakistan's laws and our content ownership. These terms may be updated periodically without prior notice.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using IHT Daily ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Website for:

• Reading and accessing news articles
• Sharing articles on social media with proper attribution
• Subscribing to newsletters
• Contacting us through the contact form
• Personal, non-commercial use

2.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Scrape, copy, or republish entire articles without written permission
• Use automated bots or scrapers to access the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distribute malware or engage in malicious activities
• Impersonate IHT Daily or its staff
• Use the Website for any illegal purposes

3. User Accounts

Currently, user accounts are only available for verified editors and administrators. Public user registration is not available.

If you are an authorized user:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must not share your login credentials with others
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Content Ownership and Copyright

4.1 Our Content

All original content on IHT Daily, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of IHT News or its respective authors and is protected by copyright laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and international copyright treaties.

4.2 Sharing Policy

• Short Excerpts: You may share short excerpts (up to 150 words) with proper credit and a link back to the original article
• Social Media: You may share article links on social media platforms
• Full Republication: Republishing complete articles requires written permission from IHT Daily
• Attribution: Always provide proper credit: "Source: IHT Daily" with a link to ihtdaily.com

4.3 User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to us (via contact forms, tips, or other means):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant IHT Daily a non-exclusive license to use, publish, or reference your content
• You confirm that your content does not violate any third-party rights

5. Disclaimers

5.1 Accuracy of Information

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information on the Website is completely accurate, complete, or up-to-date. News stories are subject to updates and corrections.

5.2 Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external sites.

5.3 No Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHT Daily and its owners, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Errors or omissions in content
• Interruptions or delays in service
• Actions taken based on information provided on the Website

7. Refunds and Payments

Currently, IHT Daily does not offer paid subscriptions or sell products. All content is available free of charge. If we introduce paid services in the future, separate terms will apply.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your data.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Lahore, Pakistan.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access to the Website for any user violating these terms
• Remove any content that violates these terms
• Take legal action against users engaging in illegal activities

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: contact@ihtdaily.com
• Phone: 0300 4114032
• Address: IHT Daily, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan