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3.2. As indicated above, users may access content in voiceofmalta.com and through our mobile application solely for their own personal, private and non-commercial use.
3.3. Any third-party content included as part of our services is governed under these terms and conditions or through such third-party terms and conditions.
3.4. As a user of our services, you accept that we provide you with advertising and other information, including through our third-party affiliates.
3.5. We exclude any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy, timeliness, completeness or fitness for a particular purpose of the website.
3.6. We do not warrant that the contents of voiceofmalta.com, the mobile application, and the Voice of Malta Premium Content are compatible with all computer systems, browsers, and mobile devices.
3.7. You may not set up links to voiceofmalta.com except to the index page without the express written permission of the Webmaster.
3.9. We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions for any reason.
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3.11. Content in the "Trending Articles" section is served via a third-party platform. We are not responsible for external content.
3.12. We do not accept responsibility for any statement in the content appearing on voiceofmalta.com.
3.13. We give no warranties concerning the voiceofmalta.com site or mobile application being virus-free.
3.14. We do not guarantee constant, uninterrupted access to our services.
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4.1. As a subscriber, you accept these standard subscription terms in addition to our general terms.
4.2. On registration, you must accept these terms by checking the relevant box.
4.3. We may change subscription terms at any time. You will be notified of changes in writing or electronically.
4.5. Privacy and Account: You must not use false information or impersonate another person. You are responsible for maintaining password confidentiality.
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4.7. Fees and Payments: All fees are inclusive of 18% VAT. Payments are processed through our third-party payment gateway. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Bank of Valletta debit cards.
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6.5. Cancellation: We may refuse any contribution. Cancel recurring contributions by emailing info@voiceofmalta.com
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6.8. Liability: We are not liable for losses arising from contributions.
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7.3. Intellectual Property: All content is protected. You may not redistribute without consent.
7.4. Advertising: Advertisers are responsible for their material. We are not liable for third-party content.
7.5. Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays due to events beyond our control.
7.6. Disclaimers: Services provided "as-is". We disclaim all warranties.
7.7. No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our rights.
7.8. Assignment: You may not transfer your subscription. We may transfer our obligations.
8.1. These terms are governed by the Laws of Malta.
8.2. If any provision is unlawful, it does not affect the validity of other provisions.
9.1. These apply to all competitions on our platforms.
9.2. We may cancel or amend any competition without prior notice.
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9.6. Liability: We accept no liability for third-party sponsored competitions.
9.7. Last updated: December 28, 2025
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10.2. Editorial and commercial teams operate separately. Journalists do not produce sponsored content.
10.3. Editors and journalists maintain independence from commercial ties.
10.4. Advertisers have no influence on editorial content.
10.5. Sponsored content is clearly marked as "Sponsored" or "Brought to you by".
10.6. We do not accept sponsored content promoting illegal products.
10.7. We reserve the right to refuse sponsored content from any client.