Last updated: 28 Feb 2026
Welcome to The New Finland.
By accessing and using this website, you can read, view, and download news, articles, videos, and other information related to Finland and topics of public interest. We want as many people as possible to benefit from the content published on The New Finland. However, please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website.
By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
1. Copyright and Intellectual Property
© 2026 – The New Finland. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this website, including but not limited to articles, text, images, graphics, audio, video, trademarks, and logos, is the intellectual property of The New Finland and is protected under Finnish Copyright Act (Tekijänoikeuslaki) and applicable EU legislation.
The editorial team of The New Finland is responsible for publishing and maintaining the content on this website.
2. Permitted Use of the Website
Subject to these Terms of Use, you may:
- Read, view, download, and print content from this website for personal and non-commercial use
- Share links to articles or pages on The New Finland using the official website URL
- Share downloadable files that are explicitly made available for free (such as PDF, EPUB, MP3, or MP4 files), provided they are not modified and are used for non-commercial purposes
3. Prohibited Use
You may not, without prior written permission from The New Finland:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute articles, images, videos, audio, or other content in full or in substantial part on other websites, applications, file-sharing platforms, or social media
- Use any content as part of another software application, service, or digital product (including uploading content to servers for such purposes)
- Reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any content for commercial purposes, whether for profit or not
- Scrape, harvest, extract, or systematically collect data, HTML, images, or content from this website using automated tools, bots, scripts, or similar technologies
(This does not prohibit the distribution of non-commercial applications designed solely to download freely available public files explicitly offered by The New Finland.) - Misuse the website or its services in any way, including interfering with its normal operation
- Use the website in a manner that causes or may cause damage to the website or restricts access to it
- Use the website for illegal, unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
4. User Accounts and Subscriptions
Certain parts of The New Finland may be available only to registered users or paid subscribers.
If you create an account or purchase a subscription:
- You must use the account only for the purpose for which it was created
- Subscription access is personal and may not be shared with others
- Misuse of an account, including sharing login credentials, may result in temporary suspension or permanent termination of the account without refund
The New Finland News reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to accounts that violate these Terms of Use.
5. Informational Content Disclaimer
The New Finland publishes news and informational articles on a wide range of topics, including public authorities, laws, education, employment, health, and social issues.
All content is provided for informational purposes only. The New Finland is not a provider of legal, medical, financial, governmental, or professional advice.
For official guidance or decisions, users should contact the relevant authorities or qualified professionals directly.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all content and services provided through it are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
The New Finland makes no express or implied warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the content. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by Finnish law, The New Finland shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to the use of this website or its content, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is not permitted under mandatory Finnish consumer protection or other applicable law.
8. Breach of Terms
Without prejudice to other rights or remedies, The New Finland may take appropriate action if you breach these Terms of Use, including:
- Temporarily or permanently restricting access to the website
- Suspending or terminating user accounts
- Blocking IP addresses
- Contacting internet service providers
- Initiating legal proceedings where necessary
9. Refunds and Cancellation of Subscriptions
Paid subscriptions to The New Finland are governed by Finnish consumer protection legislation (Kuluttajansuojalaki) where applicable.
9.1 Cancellation by the User
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your user account or by contacting The New Finland. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period, unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase.
Access to paid content will remain available until the end of the paid subscription period.
9.2 Refund Policy
Unless otherwise required by mandatory Finnish or EU consumer law:
- Subscription fees are non-refundable once access to paid digital content has begun
- No partial refunds are provided for unused subscription periods
If you are entitled to a refund under applicable consumer protection legislation (for example, due to a technical failure that prevents access to the service), refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
9.3 Right of Withdrawal
In accordance with Finnish and EU consumer law, the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal may not apply to digital content where delivery has begun with the user’s prior consent and acknowledgment that the right of withdrawal is thereby waived.
10. Data Deletion and Account Termination
10.1 Deletion of User Accounts
You may request deletion of your user account at any time by contacting The New Finland. Upon account deletion:
- Access to subscriber-only content will be terminated
- Personal data associated with the account will be deleted or anonymized, unless retention is required by law
10.2 Retention of Certain Data
Certain data may be retained after account deletion where required under Finnish law, including:
- Accounting and payment records (in accordance with Kirjanpitolaki)
- Data required to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
Such data will be retained only for the legally required period and will not be used for other purposes.
10.3 Relationship to Privacy Policy
Requests related to personal data access, correction, restriction, or deletion are handled in accordance with The New Finland Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including GDPR and the Finnish Data Protection Act.
11. Amendments
The New Finland may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated terms will take effect from the date they are published on this website.
We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Finland.
Any disputes arising out of or related to the use of this website shall fall under the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Finland.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and The New Finland regarding the use of this website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings related to its use.
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