Effective Date: June 2026

Welcome to Aloha News Network (“Aloha News Network,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://alohanewsnetwork.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

If you are under the age of 18, you may use the Website only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Website is owned by or licensed to Aloha News Network and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Articles
• News stories
• Images
• Videos
• Audio recordings
• Graphics
• Logos
• Website design
• Text and editorial content

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, republish, or sell Website content
• Modify or create derivative works from Website content
• Use content for commercial purposes without prior written permission
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Aloha News Network grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Use the Website for unlawful purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or accounts
• Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Interfere with Website functionality or security
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Harvest or collect personal information from users
• Engage in abusive, threatening, defamatory, or harassing conduct
• Post spam or unauthorized promotional content

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

User Submissions

The Website may allow users to submit comments, story tips, articles, photographs, videos, or other content (“User Content”).

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content.
• The content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
• The content does not violate any laws or regulations.

By submitting User Content, you grant Aloha News Network a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, and otherwise utilize the content in connection with our business and editorial operations.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, remove, or refuse User Content at our sole discretion.

News Content Disclaimer

Aloha News Network strives to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information. However, news and information may change rapidly, and we cannot guarantee that all content is complete, current, or free from errors.

The content provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, medical, or other specialized advice.

Users should independently verify information before making decisions based on Website content.

Third-Party Content and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, embedded content, or external resources.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, services, or websites.

Your interactions with third-party websites are governed by their respective terms and policies.

Copyright Infringement Policy

Aloha News Network respects the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, please provide a written notice containing:

• Your name and contact information
• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material
• A statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information provided is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALOHA NEWS NETWORK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY
• RELIABILITY
• AVAILABILITY

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ERROR, OR SECURITY BREACHES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Aloha News Network and its owners, officers, employees, contributors, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any third-party rights

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Website at any time and for any reason without prior notice.

The provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution shall survive termination.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiations.

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Hawaii.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Aloha News Network regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Aloha News Network