Welcome to NCIJ Network (“NCIJ”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the NCIJ website, content, services, newsletters, databases, and related platforms.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Purpose of the Website
NCIJ Network is an independent investigative journalism organization dedicated to publishing journalism, research, data, and information in the public interest.
All content is provided for informational, educational, journalistic, and public-interest purposes.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on the NCIJ website is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
This includes:
- Articles
- Investigations
- Databases
- Graphics
- Maps
- Videos
- Images
- Reports
- Logos
- Design elements
NCIJ retains ownership of its intellectual property unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Permitted Use
Users may:
- Read and share links to our content.
- Quote limited portions of content with proper attribution.
- Reference NCIJ investigations for educational, journalistic, and research purposes.
- Share content through social media using official sharing tools.
All use must include appropriate attribution to NCIJ Network.
Restricted Use
Users may not:
- Republish full investigations without permission.
- Copy substantial portions of content.
- Reproduce databases without authorization.
- Remove copyright notices.
- Use content for commercial purposes without permission.
- Misrepresent NCIJ content or findings.
Unauthorized reproduction may result in legal action.
User Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Violate applicable laws.
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems.
- Interfere with website functionality.
- Upload malicious software.
- Engage in abusive or harmful behavior.
- Misuse contact forms or secure submission channels.
External Links
NCIJ may provide links to external websites and third-party services.
We do not control external websites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
Users access third-party websites at their own risk.
Accuracy of Information
NCIJ strives to ensure the accuracy of all published information.
However, information may change over time, and we cannot guarantee that all content remains current or complete.
Readers should independently verify information when appropriate.
Databases and Public Records
Certain databases and investigative resources may include information obtained from public records, leaked documents, court filings, corporate registries, or other sources.
NCIJ does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of third-party data and encourages users to conduct their own verification.
No Professional Advice
Content published by NCIJ is provided for informational and journalistic purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes:
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Investment advice
- Professional consulting services
Users should seek qualified professional advice when necessary.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NCIJ shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.
Use of the website is at the user’s own risk.
Donations
Donations made to NCIJ support independent journalism.
Acceptance of donations does not grant donors editorial influence or control over content.
NCIJ maintains editorial independence regardless of funding sources.
Modifications
NCIJ reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any part of the website or services at any time without prior notice.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated periodically.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Principles
NCIJ is committed to transparency, accountability, editorial independence, and public-interest journalism.
These principles guide all activities conducted through our platform.
Contact
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