Terms of Service | Times Indian

Effective: February 19, 2026 | Revised: February 19, 2026

Our comprehensive legal framework is designed to protect journalistic integrity and ensure a safe environment for the Times Indian community.

SECTION 01

Acceptance of Terms

BINDING AGREEMENT

By accessing or using Times Indian, you hereby agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service along with all applicable laws of India.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from accessing or using our services.

Note: "Your continued use of Times Indian constitutes your unconditional acceptance to these terms."

SECTION 02

User Responsibilities

MUST COMPLY

Lawful Usage Only: Use the service strictly for lawful purposes and in compliance with Indian laws

No Scraping or Mining: Strictly prohibited from any form of data scraping, automated collection, or content extraction

No Impersonation: Shall not impersonate any person, entity, or falsely represent your affiliation

No Spam or Misinformation: Refrain from posting spam, malicious content, or false information in comments

Respect IP Rights: Honour all intellectual property rights of Times Indian and third parties

No Unauthorised Access: Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts

Note: "Violation of these responsibilities may result in immediate termination of access without prior notice and possible legal action under Indian IT Act, 2000."

SECTION 03

Content & Copyright

OWNERSHIP

Every news report, exclusive visual, investigative story, and proprietary graphic is the sole intellectual property of Times Indian.

While social sharing with proper attribution is encouraged, commercial redistribution, reproduction, modification, or use for AI training without explicit written license is strictly forbidden.

Note: "Unauthorised data mining or content scraping is prohibited under Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and will result in legal proceedings."

SECTION 04

Indemnification

LEGAL PROTECTION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Times Indian, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees, licensors, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

Your Use: Your use or misuse of the service

Terms Violation: Your violation of any provision of these Terms

Content Submission: Any content you post, upload, or submit to the service

Rights Infringement: Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights

Note: "This indemnification obligation survives the termination of your account or use of Times Indian."

SECTION 05

Third-Party Links

DISCLAIMER

Times Indian may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Note: "Times Indian shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of any external site. We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit."

SECTION 06

Editorial Integrity

ACCURACY

We strive for surgical precision in our reporting. However, news is a dynamic entity and information is provided 'as-is' for general informational purposes only.

We recommend users to independently cross-verify critical data before making legal, financial, or personal commitments based on our content.

SECTION 07

Termination of Access

ACCESS RIGHTS

Times Indian reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the service at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, third parties, or the business interests of Times Indian.

Immediate Termination: We may terminate access immediately without prior notice or liability

No Refund: Any fees paid are non-refundable upon termination

Survival: Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive

Note: "If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using Times Indian."

SECTION 08

Limitation of Liability

LEGAL SHIELD

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian laws, Times Indian and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any:

Direct & Indirect Damages: Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

Financial Loss: Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses

Third-Party Conduct: Any conduct or content of any third party on the service

Unauthorised Access: Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

SECTION 09

Digital Conduct

CONDUCT

Times Indian is a sanctuary for civilized discourse. We maintain zero tolerance for:

Hate Speech: No content promoting hatred or discrimination

Harassment: No bullying, threatening, or targeting individuals

Misinformation: No deliberate spread of false or misleading information

Disruption: No spamming or disrupting community discussions

Note: "We reserve the right to remove any content and permanently revoke access to any user violating these standards without prior notice."

SECTION 10

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

DISPUTES

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of Times Indian shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations.

If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India.

Arbitration Venue: Arbitration shall take place in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Costs: Each party shall bear its own costs in arbitration

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive right to class action

Note: "Notwithstanding the above, Times Indian may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information."

SECTION 11

Force Majeure

EXCUSABLE

Times Indian shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Acts of God: Natural disasters, earthquakes, floods, pandemics

Governmental Actions: Laws, regulations, orders, or restrictions

Technical Failures: Internet outages, cyber attacks, infrastructure failures

Labor Disputes: Strikes, lockouts, or labor interruptions

Note: "Performance shall be excused for the duration of such force majeure event."

SECTION 12

Changes to Terms

MODIFICATION

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion.

All changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of Times Indian after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Note: "We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last revised."

SECTION 13

Governing Law

JURISDICTION

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal proceedings arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of Times Indian shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Mumbai, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Note: "For any arbitration or legal inquiries, please contact: legal@timesindian.com"

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