These Terms of Use set out the basic rules for accessing the Golovne website available at https://golovne.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), using its materials and features, and interacting with the Website.
By visiting the Website and using its features, the user confirms that they have read these Terms and the Privacy Policy. The use of certain Website features may be subject to additional rules or may require separate user consent.
If the user does not agree with these Terms, they may discontinue using the Website.
1. About Golovne
Golovne is an information and analytical online publication that publishes news, analytical materials, and other editorial content about events in Ukraine and around the world.
The principles governing the preparation of materials, work with sources, and editorial processing of content are described on the “About Us” page and in other editorial policies of Golovne.
2. Access to the Website
Most Golovne materials are available without user registration, unless otherwise specified for a particular feature or service.
We aim to ensure the stable and uninterrupted operation of the Website; however, we cannot guarantee its continuous availability. The Website or some of its features may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, third-party service providers, network issues, cybersecurity incidents, or other circumstances.
Golovne may change the structure, design, functionality, and composition of the Website’s sections, as well as update, correct, supplement, or remove published materials.
3. Editorial Materials
Golovne materials are informational and editorial in nature. The editorial team aims to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and verifiability of published information; however, information may change after publication due to new facts, official statements, or clarifications.
If a factual error is identified or reliable new information becomes available, a material may be corrected, updated, or supplemented.
Opinions, assessments, and conclusions expressed in opinion columns, expert comments, or materials containing a clearly expressed author’s position may not reflect the position of the Golovne editorial team.
Information published on the Website should not be considered individual legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice unless explicitly stated otherwise.
4. Copyright and Use of Materials
Texts, photographs, graphics, infographics, design elements, logos, and other original content published on Golovne may be protected by copyright law and other applicable legal provisions.
Copyright in individual materials may belong to Golovne, the relevant authors, photographers, news agencies, partners, or other rights holders, depending on the specific material and its source.
Quotation and other use of Golovne materials are permitted within the limits and in the manner provided by applicable law. When quoting or using original Golovne materials, we ask that the source be clearly identified and that a direct link to the relevant publication be provided.
Full copying or systematic reproduction of a substantial amount of original Golovne content for republication is not permitted without an appropriate legal basis or the permission of the relevant rights holder.
If a material contains third-party content, the conditions for its use may be determined by the respective rights holder.
5. Links to Third-Party Resources
Golovne materials may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, documents, social media platforms, and other resources.
Such links may be used to identify the source of information, provide additional context, or offer convenience to readers. The presence of a link does not in itself mean that Golovne endorses all content on the relevant third-party resource or controls it.
Golovne does not determine the operating rules, content, privacy policies, or security practices of third-party resources. Before using such a resource, users are advised to review its applicable terms and policies.
6. Comments and Other User-Generated Content
If the Website allows users to leave comments or otherwise publish user-generated content, the user is responsible for the content of the information they voluntarily post.
Users should understand that a published comment may be accessible to an unlimited number of people. Users are advised not to publish telephone numbers, addresses, documents, payment details, or other personal or confidential information in public comments.
Personal data related to the use of such features is processed in accordance with the Golovne Privacy Policy.
7. Prohibited User-Generated Content
When using the Website’s features, users must not publish content that:
- violates the laws of Ukraine;
- contains calls for violence, terrorist activity, or other unlawful acts;
- incites hostility, hatred, or discrimination in circumstances prohibited by law;
- unlawfully infringes the honor, dignity, business reputation, privacy, or other rights of individuals or legal entities;
- infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights of third parties;
- contains personal or confidential information of other persons without an appropriate legal basis;
- contains malicious software, viruses, or other components intended to disrupt the operation of the Website or users’ devices;
- constitutes spam, mass advertising, or other unsolicited commercial communication not approved by Golovne.
8. Prohibited Use of the Website
Users must not:
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the administrative section of the Website, servers, user accounts, or other protected systems;
- interfere with the normal operation of the Website or intentionally create excessive load on its infrastructure;
- distribute malicious software through the Website;
- circumvent security measures or access restrictions;
- use automated tools for large-scale copying of content or to create loads that may interfere with the normal operation of the Website.
These provisions are not intended to restrict the normal operation of search engines or other lawful means of indexing the Website in accordance with its technical settings.
9. Moderation
Golovne has the right to moderate, hide, or remove user-generated content where there are reasonable grounds to believe that it violates these Terms, applicable law, the rights of others, or poses a threat to the security or normal operation of the Website.
The editorial team is not required to review every comment before publication and may use post-moderation.
A user may contact the editorial team with a request to review, correct, or remove content they have posted. Such requests are considered taking into account the circumstances, applicable legal requirements, and the Golovne Privacy Policy.
10. Liability
Users are responsible for their actions on the Website and for the content they publish, to the extent provided by the laws of Ukraine.
Golovne is not liable for the content of user messages solely because such messages were posted by users on the Website; liability in each individual case is determined in accordance with applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits Golovne’s liability in cases where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted by law.
11. Protection of Rights and Reporting Violations
If you believe that a material, comment, or other content published on Golovne infringes your copyright, privacy rights, honor, dignity, business reputation, or other lawful rights, you may contact the editorial team.
We recommend including the following information in your request:
- a link to the relevant page or material;
- a description of the information concerned;
- an explanation of the alleged violation;
- contact details for follow-up communication;
- where possible, information or documents confirming the relevant rights.
The editorial team will review the request and, where appropriate grounds exist, may correct, supplement, restrict access to, or remove the relevant content.
12. Changes to These Terms of Use
Golovne may periodically update these Terms due to changes in legislation, Website functionality, editorial processes, or technologies used.
The current version of the Terms is published on this page. In the event of material changes, the date of the latest update will also be revised.
13. Applicable Law
Matters relating to the use of the Website, dissemination of information, protection of personal data, copyright, and other legal relationships are governed by these Terms and the applicable laws of Ukraine.
These Terms do not restrict any user rights that cannot be limited under applicable law.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, the use of Golovne materials, or to report a possible violation of rights, you may contact the editorial team:
Website: https://golovne.com
Email: info@golovne.com
Last updated: September 16, 2026.
