Introduction
These Terms of Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Newslanes.com website (“https://newslanes.com”) operated by Newslanes Media (“us”, “we”, or “our”). This includes your use as a reader and/or contributor of content. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not use the Website.
User Accounts
- You may create an account to access certain features. You must provide accurate information and keep it updated.
- You are responsible for your account’s security and all activity under it.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
Reader Rights and Responsibilities
- You have the right to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- You agree to use the Website lawfully and not engage in harmful or disruptive activities.
- You understand that the content may contain errors or inaccuracies. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information on our Website.
Contributor Rights and Responsibilities
- Submission of Content: You may submit articles, news items, or other content (“Content”) for potential publication on the Website.
- Ownership of Content: You retain ownership of your Content. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, publish, reproduce, modify, and distribute your Content.
- Content Standards: Your Content must be original, comply with applicable laws, and not infringe upon any third-party rights. It must not be defamatory, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory.
- Representations and Warranties: You represent that you have the right to submit your Content and grant us the license. You warrant that your Content meets the Content Standards.
- Removal of Content: We reserve the right to remove or edit any Content that we deem violates these Terms, is harmful, or is of poor quality.
Intellectual Property
- Our Content: The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use them without prior permission.
- Third-Party Content: We may display content from other sources. We respect third-party intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR RELIABILITY OF THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT.
Limitation of Liability
WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims or damages arising from your use of the Website, including any breach of these Terms or violation of third-party rights.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will post the updated Terms on the Website. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India and the United States/United Kingdom, as applicable. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of India and the United States/United Kingdom.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@newslanes.com.
Last Updated: March 24, 2024