Legal Terms & Policies

Last Updated: January 2026

This Legal, Editorial & Compliance Statement (“Legal Page”) governs access to and use of The Pitch View (the “Website”, “Platform”, “Publication”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing, reading, or interacting with this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms set out herein.

1. NATURE OF THE PUBLICATION

The Pitch View is an independent digital media and sports journalism platform engaged in the publication of news, analysis, commentary, opinion, interviews, photography, audiovisual material, and related editorial content.

The Platform operates in accordance with:

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010
The Media Council Act (Kenya)
The Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya)
International standards of responsible journalism and digital publishing

2. ACCEPTANCE & SCOPE OF APPLICATION

These terms apply to:

All website visitors and readers
Contributors, commentators, and freelancers
Advertisers, sponsors, and commercial partners
Users engaging through comments, submissions, or embedded platforms

Accessing or using the Website constitutes full acceptance of this Legal Page. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

3. EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE & STANDARDS

3.1 Editorial Autonomy

The Pitch View maintains full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are made without influence from advertisers, sponsors, political entities, sporting institutions, or commercial partners.

3.2 Distinction Between News & Opinion

News content is produced in good faith using reasonable verification practices
Opinion, commentary, and analysis represent the views of the respective authors

The presence of opinion does not imply malice, intent to defame, or factual assertion beyond reasonable journalistic interpretation.

3.3 Public Interest Journalism

All reporting and commentary is undertaken in pursuit of public interest, accountability, debate, and documentation of sporting culture.

4. DEFAMATION, FAIR COMMENT & LEGAL PROTECTION

The Pitch View relies on recognized legal defenses, including:

Fair comment on matters of public interest
Truth and honest opinion
Qualified privilege in journalism

References to individuals, clubs, officials, or institutions are made within the scope of legitimate reporting and commentary.

5. RIGHT OF REPLY, CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

The Pitch View recognizes the Right of Reply as provided under Kenyan media law.

Affected parties may formally request:

Corrections of factual inaccuracies
Clarifications
Updates
Right of reply publication

Requests must be supported by verifiable evidence. The form, placement, and timing of corrections remain subject to editorial discretion.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & CONTENT RIGHTS

6.1 Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on The Pitch View is protected by copyright and owned by The Pitch View or licensed contributors.

6.2 Permitted Use

Readers may:

Share links to content
Quote limited excerpts for commentary or academic purposes with attribution

Unauthorized reproduction, scraping, commercial reuse, or redistribution is prohibited.

7. USER CONTRIBUTIONS & COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS

Where comments or submissions are enabled:

Users bear sole responsibility for their contributions
Content must not be defamatory, unlawful, misleading, abusive, or infringing

The Pitch View reserves the right to moderate, edit, restrict, or remove user content without prior notice.

8. ADVERTISING, SPONSORED CONTENT & COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

8.1 Advertising Framework

The Website may display advertising through:

Google AdSense
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) monetization tools
Direct sponsorship or partnerships

Advertising complies with platform policies and applicable laws.

8.2 Sponsored Editorial Disclosure

Paid or sponsored content is clearly identified. Such content does not compromise editorial integrity or independence.

9. PLATFORM POLICY COMPLIANCE (GOOGLE & META)

The Pitch View adheres to the content and monetization requirements of:

Google Publisher Policies
Meta Partner Monetization Policies

Accordingly, the Platform prohibits:

Hate speech and incitement
Promotion of violence or illegal activity
Deceptive, misleading, or harmful practices
Copyright infringement

10. DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY

10.1 Data Collection

Limited personal data may be collected for:

Newsletter subscriptions
Website analytics
Advertising optimization

10.2 Legal Basis & Protection

All data is processed lawfully under the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya). The Pitch View does not sell personal data.

11. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Cookies and similar technologies are used to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze performance and readership
Deliver relevant advertising

Users consent to cookies by continued use of the Website.

12. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT & EMBEDS

The Website may contain:

Embedded social media posts
External links

The Pitch View bears no responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Content is provided “as is”
No warranties are made regarding completeness or uninterrupted access
The Pitch View is not liable for losses arising from reliance on published content

14. INDEMNITY

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Pitch View, its editors, contributors, and affiliates from claims arising from:

Violation of these terms
Misuse of content
Unlawful conduct

15. TERMINATION & ACCESS CONTROL

The Pitch View reserves the right to restrict access, remove content, or block users where necessary to protect editorial integrity, legal compliance, or community standards.

16. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

The laws of the Republic of Kenya govern this Legal Page. Disputes shall be subject to Kenyan jurisdiction.

17. PRESS, INVESTOR & ACCREDITATION NOTICE

This Legal Page serves as:

An editorial compliance statement
A newsroom governance reference
A commercial and investor assurance document

It may be presented for:

Media accreditation
Advertising partnerships
Investment due diligence
Institutional collaboration

18. AMENDMENTS

The Pitch View reserves the right to amend this Legal Page at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised terms.