Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

1. General Provisions

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Tribuna.kz website, available at https://www.tribuna.kz, including its published content and services.

Tribuna.kz is an independent information website operating in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and covering events in Kazakhstan and other countries around the world based on official statements from government authorities, international organizations, and other publicly available sources.

By accessing and using Tribuna.kz, users agree to comply with these Terms and the applicable laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

If a user does not agree with these Terms, they should discontinue use of the website.

2. Informational Nature of Content

Tribuna.kz content is provided for general informational purposes.

The website may publish news, summaries of official announcements, translations, analytical reviews, and other informational materials.

Publications do not constitute personalized legal, financial, investment, medical, or other professional advice.

Users are encouraged to independently verify information relevant to important decisions using official primary sources.

3. Information Sources and Editorial Processing

Tribuna.kz uses information from official sources of government authorities in Kazakhstan and other countries, international organizations, and other publicly accessible resources.

Automated technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, may be used to collect, process, summarize, and translate information when preparing publications.

Materials undergo editorial review before publication.

Despite these measures, publications may contain errors, inaccuracies, technical issues, or information that is no longer current.

Tribuna.kz reserves the right to correct, supplement, update, or remove published materials.

4. Translations

Tribuna.kz may publish content in Kazakh, Russian, and English.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, translations prepared by Tribuna.kz are unofficial.

Where discrepancies exist between a translation and the original document, users should consult the official primary source.

Publication of a translation does not imply that the relevant government authority or organization has reviewed, approved, or endorsed its content.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Rights to original Tribuna.kz content and third-party materials are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, applicable licenses, and the terms established by the relevant rights holders.

Copying, distributing, adapting, translating, or commercially using copyright-protected materials is permitted where authorized by law, an applicable license, or the relevant rights holder.

Tribuna.kz does not claim exclusive rights to facts, official documents, or other subject matter not protected by copyright.

Further information is available on the Copyright page.

6. Permitted Use of the Website

Users may browse the website, read publications, and share links to Tribuna.kz content, provided they comply with applicable law and these Terms.

Users must not:

Violate the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the rights of third parties.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, or administration systems.
Distribute malicious software through the website.
Intentionally interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Use website materials in ways that infringe copyright or other rights.
Impersonate Tribuna.kz administrators or falsely suggest an official partnership or affiliation with the project.

7. Automated Access

Access to the website using automated tools, including search engine crawlers, scrapers, and bulk data collection programs, is permitted subject to applicable law, the rights of rights holders, and the website's technical restrictions.

Circumventing technical security measures, placing excessive loads on website infrastructure, or gaining unauthorized access to restricted areas is prohibited.

Tribuna.kz may implement reasonable technical measures to maintain the security and stability of the website.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Tribuna.kz may contain links to websites operated by government authorities, international organizations, and other third parties.

Such websites are managed by their respective owners and may have their own terms of use and privacy policies.

The inclusion of links does not imply an official partnership, endorsement, support, or approval by those organizations.

Tribuna.kz does not control the content or availability of third-party websites.

9. Website Availability

Tribuna.kz aims to maintain stable and secure website operations but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability or the absence of technical errors.

Access to individual features or the entire website may be temporarily restricted due to maintenance, updates, troubleshooting, or circumstances beyond the administration's control.

Tribuna.kz reserves the right to modify the website's structure, design, functionality, and content.

10. Limitation of Liability

Tribuna.kz takes reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy and relevance of published information but does not guarantee the absolute completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of every publication.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Tribuna.kz is not liable for consequences of decisions made by users solely on the basis of website publications, or for the content and operation of third-party resources.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

11. Personal Data and Privacy

Users' personal data is processed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Tribuna.kz Privacy Policy.

Information about the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data is provided on the separate Privacy Policy page.

12. Changes to These Terms

Tribuna.kz may update these Terms to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality, and operational requirements.

The current version will be published on Tribuna.kz with its effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes use of the website under the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Disputes relating to the use of Tribuna.kz shall be resolved in accordance with applicable Kazakhstan law and legally established rules of jurisdiction.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding the website, use of materials, or these Terms, please contact:

Email: info @ tribuna.kz

Website: https://www.tribuna.kz

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

Social media apps and data deletion

The portal publishes announcements of its news on its official accounts (Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube). For this the editorial team uses its own apps (including the “Tribuna.kz Social” app on Meta) only to publish on its own pages. The app does not collect data of readers or other users; the website stores only access keys to the portal's own pages, encrypted. To delete them:

on Facebook: Settings → “Business integrations” → remove the “Tribuna.kz Social” app — access stops immediately;
or write to the editorial email from the “Contacts” page — the data will be deleted within 30 days.