Terms of Use
Last updated: 18 November 2025
1. Acceptance of these Terms
By using or accessing the Khate-nakhost website and any related services (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not accept these Terms, please do not use the Site. Khate-nakhost may update these Terms from time to time; continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. About Khate-nakhost
Khate-nakhost is an independent online news agency based in Afghanistan. Our Site publishes news videos, documentary reports, and editorial content focused on events in western Afghanistan and related topics. We operate in accordance with applicable Afghan media laws and professional journalistic standards.
3. Permitted use
The Site and its Content are provided for your personal, non-commercial use and information. You may view, read, and share links to our Content for non-commercial purposes, provided you do not modify the Content and you clearly credit Khate-nakhost as the source.
4. Copyright and reuse
When you submit material to Khate-nakhost (including tips, images, video, documents, or comments), you grant Khate-nakhost a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, and otherwise exploit that material for journalistic and editorial purposes, including on the Site and on social media. Do not submit material that you do not have the right to share. If your submission includes sensitive information, please contact us first for guidance on secure transmission.
5. User-submitted material
When you submit material to Khate-nakhost (including tips, images, video, documents, or comments), you grant Khate-nakhost a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, and otherwise exploit that material for journalistic and editorial purposes, including on the Site and on social media. Do not submit material that you do not have the right to share. If your submission includes sensitive information, please contact us first for guidance on secure transmission.
6. Prohibited conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in a manner that violates these Terms.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or interfere with its operation.
- Reproduce or republish Content without complying with the copyright and attribution rules above.
- Post defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise unlawful content on any interactive features (if present).
Khate-nakhost reserves the right to remove content or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.
7. Third-party links and content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These links are provided for convenience; Khate-nakhost does not control and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties. Your interactions with third-party sites are at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
The Site and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available.” Khate-nakhost makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but does not guarantee completeness, timeliness, or error-free operation. Information on the Site may become outdated, and Khate-nakhost is not obliged to update all materials. Khate-nakhost does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Site.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Khate-nakhost and its officers, employees, contributors, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, or harm resulting from reliance on Content. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Khate-nakhost and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site or the Content.
11. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kabul, Afghanistan, to the extent permitted by law.
12. Changes and termination
Khate-nakhost may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. Khate-nakhost may also modify these Terms; when we do so we will post the revised Terms and update the “Last updated” date above.
13. Notices and contact
If you have questions about these Terms or wish to request permission to reuse material, please contact us at: info@khatenakhostmedia.com.