TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: 18 August 2025

Welcome to Dutch Brief. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website at www.dutchbrief.com and any content, features, or services made available through it.
By accessing or using our site, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Who We Are

Dutch Brief is an independent media platform providing curated and original news stories focused on the Netherlands. We operate under the trade name Dutch Brief (formerly Groningen Mail).

2. Access and Use

• Our website is open and free to browse.

• Users may subscribe to receive email newsletters by providing their email address.

• No account is required to access any public-facing content.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

• All articles, summaries, and other content are either created by our in-house team, freelance contributors, or aggregated from third-party sources.

• Dutch Brief retains full copyright over all original content and freelance contributions unless otherwise stated.

• You may cite or share content with proper attribution, but full republication or redistribution is not allowed without written permission.

4. User Interactions

• Users can interact with our content by liking, commenting on, and sharing articles.

• All interactions must be respectful and lawful. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments and restrict access if necessary.

5. Freelance Contributions

• We occasionally work with freelance writers, both paid and voluntary.

• All contributed work is subject to editorial review.

• Dutch Brief retains the copyright over all published freelance content unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Advertising and Commercial Content

• Dutch Brief displays advertisements and/or affiliate links on article pages. These may be managed through third-party providers.

• Ads do not appear on the homepage or other non-article pages.

• We do not sell products or services directly through the website at this time.

7. Modifications

We may update or revise these Terms at any time. If changes are made, we may notify users via:

• Email (for newsletter subscribers)

• A banner notice on the website

• An updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page

It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.

8. Liability Disclaimer

• All content is provided for general informational purposes only.

• While we aim to provide accurate, timely information, Dutch Brief is not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on our content or website availability.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms will be handled by the appropriate courts located in The Hague, Netherlands.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]