Terms & Conditions

Last updated March 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) explain the rules for using Ranked News websites, mobile apps, newsletters, streaming services, social media pages, and any other digital platforms operated by Ranked News (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to follow these Terms. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Ranked News. If you do not agree, you should not use the Services.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using the Services, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify Ranked News if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization. Ranked News may suspend or terminate accounts that contain false information or violate these Terms.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes. You may not post or share illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate content. You may not upload content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other rights belonging to others.

You may not attempt to hack, disrupt, damage, or interfere with the security or operation of the Services. Introducing malware, using bots or scraping tools without permission, impersonating others, or misrepresenting your identity or affiliation is strictly prohibited.

Ranked News reserves the right to remove content or restrict access if these rules are violated.

User-Generated Content

If you submit, upload, or post content such as comments, images, videos, or other materials, you confirm that you own the content or have permission to share it and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

You retain ownership of your content. However, by posting it on the Services, you grant Ranked News a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, and promote that content in connection with its business operations.

Ranked News may remove or edit user content at its discretion and without notice.

Intellectual Property

All content provided by Ranked News — including articles, text, graphics, logos, videos, designs, trademarks, and software — is owned by Ranked News or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, modify, or create derivative works from the Services without written permission.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services. Ranked News does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices.

Any interactions you have with third parties are solely between you and them. Ranked News is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from those interactions.

Privacy

Your use of the Services is also subject to the Ranked News Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected. By using the Services, you consent to those practices.

Disclaimers

The Services and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” Ranked News does not guarantee that the Services will always be available, secure, uninterrupted, or error-free. Ranked News also does not guarantee that content will be accurate, complete, or up to date.

Your use of the Services is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ranked News and its affiliates, employees, and partners are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Services.

This includes damages related to errors in content, unauthorized access to accounts, technical interruptions, service outages, or data loss. If liability cannot be fully excluded, it will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ranked News and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees, resulting from your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the Services, your posted content, or your violation of any third-party rights.

Suspension and Termination

Ranked News may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Services immediately ends. Certain provisions, including intellectual property protections, disclaimers, and limitation of liability, will continue to apply after termination.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services may be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, where permitted by law.

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Changes to These Terms

Ranked News may update or modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

By continuing to use the Services after changes take effect, you agree to the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which Ranked News operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact Ranked News at privacy@rankednews.org.