Terms of Service

Last updated: 11 August 2026. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Hong Kong News website at thehk.news ("the Site"). By accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of Content

All editorial content, photographs, graphics, and data published on the Site are the intellectual property of The Hong Kong News or our licensed contributors, protected under Hong Kong copyright law and international treaties. You may share links to articles freely. You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, or redistribute content for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Brief quotations for commentary, criticism, or reporting are permitted under fair dealing provisions.

2. User Accounts

Registered users agree to provide accurate account information and to keep credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activity under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abusive behaviour, or submit false information.

3. User-Generated Content

By submitting comments, letters, or other content to the Site, you grant The Hong Kong News a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, edit, and distribute your submission. You represent that your submission does not infringe third-party rights and does not contain defamatory, unlawful, or harmful material.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to: use automated tools to scrape or crawl the Site; introduce malware or conduct attacks against our systems; impersonate other users or public figures; post spam, unsolicited advertising, or irrelevant content; or engage in any activity that violates Hong Kong law.

5. Disclaimers

Content is provided for informational purposes only. See our Disclaimer for limitations on financial, medical, and legal information.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Hong Kong News shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Hong Kong courts.

8. Changes

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be notified on the Site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

Legal enquiries: legal@thehk.news.