Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, and the Editorial Policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the platform.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age, or use the platform under the supervision of a parent or lawful guardian, and be legally capable of entering into a binding contract under Indian law.

Use of the Platform

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the platform for personal, non-commercial use, subject to these terms.

You agree to use the platform only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the platform.

User Accounts

Certain features may require an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information, keep credentials confidential, and remain responsible for activity under your account.

You must notify us immediately of unauthorised account use. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

User-Generated Content

The platform may allow comments, news tips, media uploads, or other contributions. You retain ownership of your content, but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable licence to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and display such content on our platform and related channels.

You are solely responsible for your content and represent that you have all rights necessary to submit it.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the platform to:

• Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, obscene, hateful, harassing, or violent content.
• Incite hatred on grounds of religion, caste, community, gender, region, language, or other protected grounds.
• Infringe intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent affiliation.
• Upload viruses, malware, or code designed to disrupt or damage the platform.
• Engage in unauthorised scraping, data mining, or automated access.
• Publish content prohibited under applicable Indian law.

Intellectual Property

All content on the platform, including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is owned by or licensed to Spandana News and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or exploit content without prior written permission except for personal, non-commercial use or as allowed under applicable law.

Third-Party Links and Advertising

The platform may display advertisements and contain links to third-party websites, products, or services.

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, accuracy, or practices. Your dealings with third parties are solely between you and them.

Disclaimers

The platform and content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

While we strive for accuracy and timeliness, we do not warrant that content is complete, accurate, current, or error-free. News reflects information available at the time of publication and may be updated or corrected.

Nothing on the platform constitutes professional, legal, financial, or medical advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spandana News and its directors, employees, and agents are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of data, revenue, or goodwill, arising from use of or inability to use the platform.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spandana News and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the platform, your content, or your violation of these terms or applicable law.

Suspension and Termination

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the platform, in whole or in part, at any time and without notice if we believe you have violated these terms or applicable law, or where necessary to protect the platform, users, or third parties.

Grievance Redressal

For complaints or grievances relating to the platform, user content, or these terms, contact:

Grievance Officer: Spandana News Grievance Officer

Email: info@spandananews.com

Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

We will acknowledge and address grievances within timelines prescribed under applicable law.

Changes, Governing Law, and Jurisdiction

We may revise these terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Karnataka, India.