Terms and Conditions for India This Week

Effective Date: 27-09-2023

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website/application, and related content and community services provided by India This Week (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) or the services offered herein (the “Service”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any other applicable policies or guidelines. The Company may modify these Terms from time to time without prior notice, and the modified Terms will be effective once posted. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

2. Registration and Termination

To use certain parts of the Service, you may be required to register for an account by providing personal information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update this information as necessary. You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials (username and password), and you agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

You may terminate your account at any time by following the applicable procedure within your account settings. The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service, at its sole discretion, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

3. License to Use the Service

The Company grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service in accordance with these Terms. This license is limited to personal, non-commercial use only. You do not acquire any ownership or intellectual property rights over the Service or its content. Any unauthorized use or distribution of the Service or its content is strictly prohibited.

4. Content and User-Generated Material

You may submit or upload content to the Service, including text, images, videos, and other materials (“User Material”). By submitting User Material, you grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, modify, display, and distribute such Material in connection with the Service. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content.

The Company does not claim ownership over User Material, but you agree to indemnify the Company from any third-party claims related to your submissions. The Company reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove User Material that violates these Terms.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful, offensive, harmful, or disruptive activities.
• Post, upload, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or violates the rights of others.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or organization.
• Engage in activities that may harm the Service, other users, or any third parties, including but not limited to uploading malware, viruses, or engaging in hacking.
• Use automated systems or software to extract or scrape data from the Service without explicit permission.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is subject to our [Privacy Policy], which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. You consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy. You also agree that we may share your information as required by law, regulation, or legal process.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not controlled by the Company. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these third-party sites. You should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services before interacting with them.

8. Advertisements and Commercial Content

The Service may include advertisements, promotional content, or third-party offers. You acknowledge and agree that the Company is not responsible for any transactions or agreements you enter into with advertisers or third parties, and that any such dealings are solely between you and the third party.

9. Intellectual Property

All content provided on the Service, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, logos, and trademarks, are the property of the Company or its licensors and are protected by Indian copyright and intellectual property laws. You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any content for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

10. Availability of the Service

The Company makes no representations or warranties regarding the availability or accessibility of the Service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part of it at any time, with or without notice. The Company is not responsible for any interruptions, delays, or errors in the Service.

11. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Company makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service. In no event shall the Company be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, your breach of these Terms, or your infringement of the rights of any third party.

13. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.

14. Grievance Redressal

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Company has appointed Grievance Officer for addressing any complaints or concerns related to the content or use of the Service. You may reach out to the concern person:

Grievance Officer:
E-mail: support@indiathisweek.in

If you have any complaints or grievances regarding any content on the Service, please contact our Grievance Officer for resolution. In case of dissatisfaction with the resolution, you may approach the relevant legal authorities.

15. Feedback and Suggestions

Any suggestions, feedback, or ideas you submit to the Company (collectively “Feedback”) shall be deemed non-confidential, and the Company shall have the right to use, modify, and distribute such Feedback without compensation to you.

16. Changes to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. By continuing to use the Service after any such changes, you accept and agree to the updated Terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:

India This Week
E-mail: support@indiathisweek.in

Privacy Policy: For more information about how we collect, store, and protect your personal data, please refer to our detailed [Privacy Policy].