Terms and Conditions
GT News Now (GTTN.net)
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Welcome to GT News Now (“GTTN,” “GT News Now,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of GTTN.net, including all content, videos, articles, social media channels, services, and related features (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using GTTN.net, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the Services immediately.
1. About GT News Now
GT News Now is an independent digital news and investigative media platform focused on:
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Government transparency
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Public accountability
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Investigative journalism
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Public records reporting
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Political and legal commentary
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Breaking news and analysis
Content published by GTTN may include:
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Articles and editorials
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Investigative reports
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Videos and livestreams
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Public records and court documents
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Commentary and opinion content
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Interviews and source material
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User submissions and tips
2. Editorial Rights & Independence
GTTN maintains full editorial independence and reserves the right to:
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Publish or remove content;
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Edit headlines, graphics, thumbnails, and articles;
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Update stories as new information becomes available;
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Refuse publication of submissions or comments.
Certain articles or videos may contain opinion, commentary, satire, analysis, or allegations derived from public records and reported information. Readers should distinguish opinion content from factual reporting.
3. Public Records & Source Documents
GTTN frequently relies on:
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Public records,
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Court filings,
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Police reports,
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Government databases,
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Incident reports,
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Body camera footage,
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FOIA/Open Records responses,
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And other publicly accessible materials.
While we strive for accuracy, GTTN does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or current status of third-party documents or public agency records.
Publication of records is done for purposes including:
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News reporting,
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Commentary,
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Criticism,
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Public awareness,
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Education,
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And matters of public concern.
4. No Legal or Professional Advice
All content published on GTTN.net is provided for informational and journalistic purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes:
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Legal advice,
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Financial advice,
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Medical advice,
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Investigative findings by a court,
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Or professional consultation.
You should consult licensed professionals before acting on any information presented by GTTN.
5. User Conduct
By using GTTN.net, you agree not to:
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Violate any laws or regulations;
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Post unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or abusive material;
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Harass, stalk, or intimidate others;
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Upload malware or malicious code;
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Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts;
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Interfere with website functionality;
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Impersonate individuals or entities.
GTTN reserves the right to remove comments, restrict access, or permanently ban users at its sole discretion.
6. User Submissions & Tips
If you submit:
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News tips,
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Documents,
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Videos,
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Photos,
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Emails,
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Messages,
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Comments,
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Or other content,
you grant GTTN a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, display, archive, or reference such material for journalistic or operational purposes.
You represent that:
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You have the right to submit the material;
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The submission does not violate laws or third-party rights;
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The information provided is truthful to the best of your knowledge.
7. Copyright & Intellectual Property
All original GTTN content, including:
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Logos,
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Branding,
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Articles,
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Videos,
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Graphics,
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Website design,
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Audio,
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And investigative compilations,
are protected under copyright and intellectual property laws unless otherwise noted.
You may:
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Share links to GTTN content;
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Quote brief excerpts with attribution;
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Reference reporting for commentary or educational purposes.
You may not:
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Republish full articles without permission;
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Re-upload videos commercially;
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Remove watermarks or branding;
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Scrape or mass-download content;
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Use GTTN branding without authorization.
For licensing requests, contact:
info@gtnn.net
8. Fair Use Notice
GTTN may use portions of:
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News footage,
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Public videos,
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Social media posts,
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Broadcast clips,
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Images,
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Documents,
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Or government materials
under principles of fair use for purposes such as:
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Commentary,
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Criticism,
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Reporting,
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Education,
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Investigation,
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Satire,
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And public-interest journalism.
9. Corrections & Disputes
GTTN is committed to responsible journalism and welcomes correction requests involving factual inaccuracies.
Requests for corrections may be submitted to:
info@gtnn.net
Submitting a correction request does not guarantee removal, retraction, or modification of content.
10. Third-Party Content & Links
GTTN may reference or link to third-party websites, services, or content.
We are not responsible for:
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Third-party accuracy,
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Security,
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Availability,
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Privacy practices,
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Or external content.
Users access third-party resources at their own risk.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
All Services and content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
GTTN does not guarantee:
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Continuous website availability;
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Error-free operation;
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Accuracy of third-party information;
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Or uninterrupted access to Services.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GTTN, its owners, affiliates, contributors, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for:
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Indirect or consequential damages;
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Lost profits or opportunities;
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Reputational harm;
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Emotional distress;
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Or damages arising from use of the Services.
Use of GTTN.net is at your own risk.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GTTN and its affiliates against claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from:
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Your use of the Services;
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Your submitted content;
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Your violation of these Terms;
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Or your unlawful conduct.
14. DMCA / Copyright Complaints
If you believe copyrighted material has been improperly used on GTTN.net, you may submit a DMCA notice including:
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Identification of the copyrighted work;
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Identification of the allegedly infringing content;
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Your contact information;
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A good-faith statement;
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A statement under penalty of perjury;
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Your signature.
Send notices to:
info@gtnn.net
15. Privacy Policy
Your use of GTTN.net is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
16. Changes to Terms
GTTN reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the Services after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
18. Contact Information
GT News Now
Website: GTTN.net
Email: info@gtnn.net
