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Guidelines for using NextStackNews.tech, accessing our content, and submitting material to our website.

Last updated: October 20, 2026

These Terms of Use describe general conditions for accessing NextStackNews.tech (“the website”). By using the website, you agree to comply with applicable law and these terms to the extent permitted by law. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

These terms are a publication-ready starting point, not a substitute for legal review of the laws that apply to the operator and audience.

1. Informational content

Our articles, tutorials, commentary, and other materials are provided for general informational and educational purposes. Technology changes quickly, and content may become outdated or may not apply to every product, version, configuration, or circumstance.

You are responsible for evaluating whether information is suitable for your needs and consulting current official documentation or a qualified professional where appropriate. We do not promise that every item of content is complete, error-free, or suitable for a particular purpose.

2. Acceptable use

You agree not to use the website to:

  • Violate applicable laws or the rights of others.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or infrastructure.
  • Disrupt website availability, security, or normal operation.
  • Submit malicious code, deceptive material, or abusive spam.
  • Misrepresent your identity or your authority to submit material.
  • Infringe intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights.

3. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, content created for the website may be protected by copyright, trademark, or other applicable laws. You may link to our public pages and quote limited portions where permitted by applicable law, provided that you do not misrepresent the source and provide appropriate attribution.

Reproducing substantial portions of articles, republishing our content commercially, or using our branding in a way that implies endorsement may require prior permission.

Third-party names, trademarks, software, images, and quotations remain subject to their respective rights and applicable licences.

4. AI-assisted material and technical examples

Some content may be prepared with AI assistance. AI-assisted material may contain errors or omissions. Code examples and technical instructions are provided for learning and illustration unless expressly stated otherwise.

Review and test code in an appropriate environment before relying on it. You are responsible for evaluating security, compatibility, licensing, and operational consequences when adapting examples.

5. User submissions

If you submit a message, news tip, correction, or business enquiry, you confirm that you have the right to provide the material and that your submission does not knowingly violate another person's rights or applicable law.

Please do not submit confidential information, personal data about others without an appropriate basis, or material you are not authorized to share. Submission does not guarantee publication, a response, or a commercial arrangement.

You retain rights you already hold in your submission. You permit us to use the submitted information as reasonably necessary to review, respond to, and process the enquiry. Any broader licence for publishing submitted material should be obtained separately and explained clearly when applicable.

6. Third-party links and services

The website may link to third-party websites, documentation, services, or products. We do not control those external resources and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Links do not necessarily imply endorsement.

7. Availability and changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the website to maintain, secure, improve, or update the service. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

We may correct errors, update articles, or revise website features and these terms. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date when appropriate.

8. Disclaimers and liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis, without warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded. Nothing in these terms excludes rights or liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

Any limitation of liability must be interpreted subject to mandatory legal protections and the law applicable to the particular circumstances.

9. Privacy

Your use of features that collect personal information is also governed by our Privacy Policy and, where relevant, our Cookie Policy.

10. Applicable law

Applicable law and dispute-resolution requirements depend on the website operator, location, and relevant legal obligations. Before publication, the operator should obtain legal review and specify any governing-law or jurisdiction clause that is valid and appropriate for the business.

11. Contact

Questions about these terms can be submitted through our contact page.