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Privacy Policy
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Overview
- SlashNews operates a public discussion platform and is designed to collect as little personal information as possible.
- This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how it is protected.
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Information We Collect
- Basic account information, such as a username and email address
- User-submitted content, including posts, comments, and votes
- Technical data such as IP address, timestamps, and request headers for security and abuse prevention
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Public Information
- Usernames, submissions, comments, and activity scores are public by design.
- Removing an account may anonymize personal identifiers but does not guarantee removal of public contributions.
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Use of Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the service
- Detect, prevent, and respond to abuse or security incidents
- Communicate essential service or policy updates
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Cookies
- Cookies are used solely for authentication, session continuity, and basic preferences.
- SlashNews does not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
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Data Sharing
- Personal information is not sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes.
- Information may be disclosed if legally required or necessary to protect the platform and its users.
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Data Retention
- Data is retained only for as long as necessary for operational, security, or legal reasons.
- Backups may retain data for a limited time after deletion.
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Account Security
- Passwords are stored using modern, one-way cryptographic hashing.
- Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials.
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Third-Party Links
- The service may link to third-party websites not operated by SlashNews.
- External sites are governed by their own privacy policies.
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Policy Changes
- This policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational or legal changes.
- Continued use of the service indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
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Contact
- Privacy-related inquiries may be sent to info@slashnews.earth.
Terms of Use
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Acceptance of Terms
- By accessing or using SlashNews, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
- If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the service.
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Purpose of the Service
- SlashNews provides a public forum for sharing and discussing links, ideas, and technical topics.
- The service is provided for informational and discussion purposes only.
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User Accounts
- Some features require registration and an active user account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and all activity conducted under it.
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User Conduct
- Users must not submit unlawful, misleading, abusive, or malicious content.
- Attempts to interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the service are prohibited.
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Content Responsibility
- Users are solely responsible for the content they submit.
- SlashNews does not endorse or verify user-submitted content.
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Content License
- By submitting content, you grant SlashNews a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and distribute that content as part of the service.
- This license is limited to operating and promoting the platform.
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Moderation
- SlashNews may remove content or restrict accounts at its discretion to maintain community quality.
- Moderation decisions may be made without prior notice or explanation.
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Availability
- The service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
- Availability, features, or functionality may change at any time.
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Third-Party Links
- Links to external sites are provided for convenience and discussion.
- SlashNews is not responsible for third-party content or practices.
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Limitation of Liability
- SlashNews shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the service.
- Use of the service is at your own risk.
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Changes to Terms
- These terms may be updated from time to time.
- Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
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Contact
- Questions regarding these terms may be sent to info@slashnews.earth.
Trademarks
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Ownership
- All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on SlashNews are the property of their respective owners.
- Use of these marks does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by their owners.
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Limited Use
- You may not use SlashNews trademarks without prior written permission, except to refer to the site in news articles, commentary, or educational content.
- Use must not be misleading, suggest endorsement, or dilute the value of the trademark.
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Reporting Infringement
- If you believe your trademark rights have been violated on SlashNews, please contact us at info@slashnews.earth.
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No License Granted
- Except as expressly stated, no rights or licenses are granted under any trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights of SlashNews or its partners.
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