Terms & Conditions

Welcome to IndiaFirst, your trusted source for news and information.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using our website. By accessing or using IndiaFirst.com (the "Website"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.

You hereby represent and warrant to the Company that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age or above and can enter, perform and adhere to these Terms and that you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Individuals under the age of 18 may utilize the Service of the site, with the involvement & guidance of their parents and/or legal guardians.

Terms

The Website is an online compilation of political, local and business news and entertainment content. The Website grants you a limited, non-exclusive and non-assignable license to access the Content subject to the terms and conditions set out herein.

This ‘Terms of Use’ is formulated and published pursuant to the provisions of Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011 which requires the publication of Rules and Regulations, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for access or usage of a website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies and guidelines posted on the Website.

Changes to Terms

IndiaFirst reserves the right to change, modify, or revise these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically to stay informed about any updates.

Copyright and Trademark

IndiaFirst retains exclusive copyright and intellectual property rights over all content featured on this website, encompassing text, audio, video, and graphic materials. The trademarks and logos showcased on this website belong to IndiaFirst, its parent company, affiliates, and associates, and are safeguarded by the relevant Indian legal provisions.

We are committed to safeguarding our intellectual property and will take resolute legal action to address any infringements, pursuing such cases to the fullest extent allowed by law.

User Conduct

  • Unauthorized Use: You shall not host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update, or share any information on the site that belongs to another person and to which you do not have any right.
  • Harmful Content: You shall not post content that is grossly harmful, harassing, blasphemous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, pedophilic, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically objectionable. This also includes content that encourages money laundering, gambling, or any other unlawful activities.
  • Protection of Rights: You shall not post content that infringes upon any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary rights or violates any applicable law.
  • Misleading Information: You shall not deceive or mislead others about the origin of messages or communicate information that is grossly offensive or menacing in nature.
  • Impersonation: You shall not impersonate another person.
  • Malicious Software: You shall not post content that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer resource.
  • National Security: You shall not post content that threatens the unity, integrity, defense, security, or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order, or that incites the commission of any cognizable offense or is insulting to any other nation.

Any content or comments uploaded by you are subject to relevant Indian laws and may be disabled or investigated under appropriate laws. Furthermore, if you are found to be in non-compliance with the laws and regulations, these terms, or the privacy policy of the site, the Company reserves the right to:

  • Immediately terminate or block your access and usage of the site.
  • Remove any non-compliant content or comments uploaded by you.
  • Take legal action and seek remedies available under applicable laws.

Intellectual Property

All content, logos, trademarks, and materials on the Website are the property of IndiaFirst or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Website without written permission from IndiaFirst.

However, you may print or download extracts from these pages for your personal/individual, non-commercial use only. You must not retain any copies of these pages saved to disk or to any other storage medium except for the purposes of using the same for subsequent viewing purposes or to print extracts for personal / individual use.

Subscription Payment Terms

IndiaFirst will offer subscription-based services, which may include premium content, features, or access to exclusive content ("Subscription Services"). The terms of these Subscription Services, including pricing and billing information, will be provided separately and are incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

By subscribing to our Subscription Services, you agree to pay the applicable fees as described at the time of purchase. Payments may be processed through a third-party payment processor, and you agree to their terms and conditions.

Subscription fees are non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise in the specific terms of the Subscription Services.

Refund Terms and Conditions

Unless otherwise specified in the terms of a specific Subscription Service, IndiaFirst does not offer refunds for subscription fees, donations, or any other payments made on the Website.

In the event that IndiaFirst decides to provide a refund for a specific Subscription Service, it will be done in accordance with the terms and conditions specified for that service. Refunds may be subject to processing fees or deductions as specified in those terms.

Cancellation or Discontinuation of Subscription

  • You may cancel your Subscription Services at any time by following the cancellation procedures provided for that service. Upon cancellation, you will continue to have access to the Subscription Services until the end of the current billing cycle, and your subscription will not be renewed.
  • IndiaFirst reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any or all Subscription Services at any time. In such cases, IndiaFirst will not be liable for any refunds or compensation, except as explicitly provided in the specific terms of the affected Subscription Service.

Billing Errors

  • If you believe that you have been billed in error or have questions about your charges, please contact us promptly to resolve the issue. Refunds or adjustments for billing errors will be provided at IndiaFirst's discretion.

Please note that the specific terms and conditions of each Subscription Service, including pricing, billing, and refund policies, may vary and will be provided separately when you subscribe to those services. It is your responsibility to review and understand these terms before making any payments for Subscription Services.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and the Website is not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites. Your use of such sites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer

The information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the correctness, completeness, or timeliness of the information.

Limitation of Liability

The Website shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or its content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold IndiaFirst, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of the Website or any violation of these Terms of Use.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected].