Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Island Spotlight (www.islandspotlight.mv), a print and online magazine operated by a business registered in the Maldives. We promote tourism and business within the Maldives and provide news content for a global audience. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

2. Use of the Website

Island Spotlight offers articles, images, advertisements, and news to promote Maldives tourism and business, alongside general news reporting. You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or harms the website or its users.

3. Intellectual Property and Content Use

Our website contains two types of content:

  • Original Content: Articles, images, logos, and promotional materials created by Island Spotlight to promote tourism and business in the Maldives. This content is owned by Island Spotlight or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • News Content: Reported news that we do not own, compiled from various sources in support of press freedom.

Reuse Permissions:

  • Original Content: You may reuse our original content (e.g., articles, images) for personal or non-commercial purposes, provided:
    • You do not modify, alter, or edit the content in any way.
    • You include attribution to Island Spotlight and a link to www.islandspotlight.mv.
    • You do not use it for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
  • News Content: You may freely reuse, modify, and distribute our news content for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, in support of press freedom. We encourage proper attribution to Island Spotlight where possible, but it is not required as we do not claim ownership of this content.

For permission to modify or commercially use our Original Content, contact media@islandspotlightmv.com.

4. Advertising

We display advertisements via Google Ads (AdSense) and use remarketing services through Google Ads (AdWords) to promote tourism and business in the Maldives to a global audience. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing behavior. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party advertisers.

5. User Submissions

If you submit comments, inquiries, or other content to us (e.g., via media@islandspotlightmv.com), you grant Island Spotlight a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish such content in our print or online magazine, unless otherwise agreed. You are responsible for ensuring your submissions do not infringe on third-party rights.

6. Email Communications

By opting into our email updates, you agree to receive promotional content about tourism and business in the Maldives. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our advertisers or social media pages (e.g., Facebook page link). We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of these external sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Island Spotlight provides this website "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We strive to ensure the accuracy of our original content and news reporting but do not guarantee that it is error-free, complete, or up-to-date. Your use of the website is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Island Spotlight, its affiliates, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, reuse of our content, or reliance on news reporting, including but not limited to loss of data or profits.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Island Spotlight from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, including unauthorized modification of our Original Content when reused.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Maldives. Any disputes arising from your use of the website shall be resolved in the courts of the Maldives, though we operate and advertise globally.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions, permission requests, or concerns about these Terms, contact:

Email: media@islandspotlightmv.com
Website: www.islandspotlight.mv