Terms of use

Terms of Use

Last Updated: 15/12/2025

Welcome to reporter.lk (the “Website”), a digital news and reporting platform operated by Reporter.lk (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website and any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

  1. Nature of Services

Reporter.lk provides news, reports, opinion pieces, investigative content, multimedia, and user-interactive features. Content may include information submitted by journalists, contributors, agencies, or users. While we strive for accuracy and integrity, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free.

Content on reporter.lk is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

  1. User Accounts (If Applicable)

Certain features may require account registration. When creating an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information

Keep your login credentials confidential

Be responsible for all activities conducted under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable laws.

  1. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Publish or transmit false, misleading, defamatory, abusive, or hateful content

Violate the rights of others, including privacy, intellectual property, or reputation

Upload malicious software, spam, or automated scripts

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or data

Use the Website for unlawful, harmful, or unethical purposes

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access at our sole discretion.

  1. User-Generated Content

By submitting content (comments, articles, images, videos, or other materials) to reporter.lk, you:

Confirm that you own or have the right to publish the content

Grant reporter.lk a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with our Services

You remain solely responsible for your submitted content.

  1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on reporter.lk, including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, designs, videos, and software, is owned by or licensed to reporter.lk and protected under intellectual property laws.

You may:

Access and read content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit content without prior written permission

  1. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services. Reporter.lk does not control or endorse these third parties and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Accessing third-party services is at your own risk.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, reporter.lk disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

Fitness for a particular purpose

Uninterrupted or error-free operation

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, reporter.lk shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of:

Use or inability to use the Website

Reliance on any content published

Unauthorized access or data breaches

Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Website.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless reporter.lk, its owners, editors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the Website

Your violation of these Terms

Content you submit or actions you take

  1. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or applicable laws.

All provisions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability.

  1. Privacy

Your use of reporter.lk is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka.

  1. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.reporter.lk

By using reporter.lk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.