Terms and Conditions | Bilken
Last Updated: 13 March 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bilken.
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the website, services and digital content provided by Bilken.
By accessing or using our website, creating an account, or subscribing to our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our website or services.
2. About Bilken
Bilken is an independent digital news platform providing journalism, analysis and information on global affairs, politics, economy and public policy.
The website may include both free and paid content.
3. Use of the Website
Users agree to use Bilken website only for lawful purposes.
You agree not to:
misuse the website or attempt to disrupt its operation
access restricted areas without authorization
distribute malware or malicious software
attempt to extract data through automated systems such as scraping or bots
reproduce or distribute content without permission
Bilken reserves the right to restrict access to users who violate these rules.
4. User Accounts
Certain services may require users to create an account.
Users are responsible for:
maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials
ensuring that account information is accurate
all activity that occurs under their account
Bilken may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Subscription Services
Bilken may offer both free and paid subscription options.
Free Accounts
Free users may access selected articles and services after registration.
Features available to free users may change at any time.
Paid Subscriptions
Paid subscriptions may include access to:
premium journalism
exclusive analysis
special reports
additional editorial services
Subscription plans, pricing and access levels may change periodically.
6. Payments and Billing
Payments for paid subscriptions are processed through secure third-party payment providers such as:
PayPal
Bilken does not store full credit card information.
Subscriptions may be billed monthly or annually depending on the selected plan.
Some subscriptions may renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date.
7. Cancellation and Refunds
Users may cancel their subscription at any time through their account settings.
Cancellation will prevent future billing but generally does not apply retroactively to charges already processed.
Refund policies may vary depending on the subscription plan and payment provider.
8. Intellectual Property
All content published on Bilken website, including:
articles
images
graphics
logos
design
videos
databases
is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise stated, content is owned or licensed by Bilken.
Users may:
share links to articles
quote limited excerpts with proper attribution
Users may not:
copy full articles
republish content without permission
use content for commercial purposes without written consent.
9. Third-Party Content and Links
Bilken website may include links to third-party websites or external resources.
Bilken is not responsible for the content, accuracy or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Users access external links at their own risk.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
Bilken provides its website and services on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
While we strive for accuracy and reliability, we do not guarantee that:
content will always be complete or error-free
the website will operate without interruptions
all information will remain current
Content is provided for informational purposes only.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bilken shall not be liable for:
indirect or consequential damages
loss of profits or revenue
data loss
service interruptions
resulting from the use or inability to use our website or services.
12. Changes to Services or Terms
Bilken reserves the right to:
modify website content
change subscription services
update these Terms and Conditions
Changes will become effective when published on this page.
Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.
13. Termination of Access
Bilken may suspend or terminate access to the website or subscription services if users:
violate these Terms
misuse the platform
engage in fraudulent or abusive activity.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which Bilken operates.
Disputes may be subject to the competent courts of that jurisdiction.
15. Contact Information
For legal inquiries or questions regarding these Terms:
Bilken