Terms and Conditions – Cartagena Herald

1. Identification details

In compliance with the duty of information set out in Article 10 of Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), the following details of the owner of this website are provided:

2. Purpose of this section

This document governs the general terms and conditions for the use of the Cartagena Herald website (hereinafter, “the Site”), whose purpose is to provide information and general news related to the city of Cartagena, the Region of Murcia, and other current affairs. Use of the Site implies full and unconditional acceptance of all clauses contained in this section at the time of access.

3. Intellectual and industrial property rights

All content on the Site (texts, images, logos, videos, graphic design, source code, etc.) is owned by Cartagena Herald or by third parties who have authorised its use, and is protected by Spanish and international legislation on intellectual and industrial property. Reproduction, distribution, public communication, transformation, or any other activity involving the Site’s content without the express written consent of the owner is prohibited.

4. Users

Access to and/or use of the Site confers the status of User, who accepts from such access and/or use these Terms and Conditions. The User undertakes to use the Site appropriately and not to engage in any activities that are unlawful, prohibited, or that may infringe the rights of third parties.

5. Use of the Site

The User undertakes to make responsible, appropriate, and lawful use of the Site, its content, and the services it offers, in accordance with current legislation, these Terms and Conditions, good faith, and public order. In particular, but not limited to, the User undertakes to:

  • Respect for legality and the rights of others:
    • Not to use the Site for activities that are unlawful or contrary to good faith and public order.
    • Not to infringe fundamental rights, public freedoms, intellectual and industrial property rights, or the image and honour rights of third parties.
  • Protection of the integrity of the Site:
    • Not to introduce, store, or disseminate via the Site any program, data, virus, malicious code, or any other electronic or physical device that could cause damage to the website, its services, equipment, or networks of Cartagena Herald, other users, or third parties.
    • Not to carry out actions that could disable, overload, damage, or hinder the normal functioning of the website or its systems.
  • Proper use of content and services:
    • Not to reproduce, distribute, publicly communicate, or transform the Site’s content without the authorisation of the owner or the holder of the corresponding rights.
    • Not to use information obtained from the Site to send advertising communications, for commercial purposes, or to collect personal data without the express consent of the data subjects.
  • Respect in interaction with other users (if enabled):
    • Not to publish content that is offensive, defamatory, insulting, threatening, or discriminatory on the basis of birth, race, sex, religion, opinion, or any other personal or social condition.
    • Not to harass, threaten, or annoy other users.
    • Not to impersonate another person or entity.
  • Compliance with technical and usage rules:
    • To follow any instructions that Cartagena Herald may establish regarding the use of the Site, including technical requirements, formats, or access limitations to certain sections.
  • Minors:Access to and use of the Site by minors under 14 years of age must have the prior consent and supervision of their parents, guardians, or legal representatives, who will be held responsible for the actions carried out by said minors.

Failure by the User to comply with these obligations may result in Cartagena Herald taking appropriate legal action, including the restriction, suspension, or cancellation of access to the Site.

6. Modifications

Cartagena Herald reserves the right to modify, update, or remove, without prior notice, the content of the Site, its design, these Terms and Conditions, as well as any aspect relating to its configuration or presentation. It is the User’s responsibility to review them periodically.

7. Disclaimer of warranties and liability

Cartagena Herald does not guarantee:

  • Continuous availability of the Site.
  • The absence of errors or omissions in the published content.
  • The absence of viruses or other elements that may cause alterations to the User’s computer systems.

The owner shall not be liable for any damages or losses that may arise from improper use of the Site.

8. Third-party links and privacy

The Site may contain links to external pages, which are the responsibility of their respective owners. Cartagena Herald does not control and accepts no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Users are advised to read carefully the privacy policies and terms of use of such sites.

9. Advertising and other third-party content

Some of the Site’s content may include advertising or other materials provided by third parties. Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring that the material submitted for inclusion complies with applicable laws. Cartagena Herald will not be held liable for any errors, inaccuracies, or irregularities contained in such content.

10. Site language

The Site is available in two languages: Spanish and English. The Spanish version is the primary version and will prevail for legal purposes in the event of any discrepancy in interpretation between the two.

The English version is provided solely for informational purposes and to facilitate understanding for non-Spanish-speaking users. In case of conflict between the translations, the Spanish version shall be binding.

The User acknowledges and accepts that, in the event of doubt or discrepancy in interpretation, the Spanish version shall be considered the official text.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by Spanish law. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy in interpretation or application, the parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts and Tribunals of Murcia, unless otherwise provided by law.

The User may obtain further information regarding the processing of their data and the use of cookies by consulting our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and Accessibility Statement, available in the footer of the Site.