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Introduction
Welcome to TazaNews.in (referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “TazaNews”). These Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of our website located at https://tazanews.in, our mobile sites, applications, and any other services we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms you must not use the Services.
About TazaNews
TazaNews.in is an independent digital news platform founded and operated by Santosh Rana and an editorial team of journalists and technologists. Our mission is to deliver timely, accurate, and relevant news across categories such as Education, Auto, Business, Health, International, Games, and Entertainment. We strive for editorial integrity, transparency, and accountability in our reporting.
Scope and Acceptance
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Services. By creating an account, submitting content, commenting, or otherwise using the Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
User Eligibility
The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services complies with local laws.
Access and Use
Subject to these Terms, TazaNews grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services, accounts, computer systems or networks connected to the Services through hacking, password mining, or any other means;
- Use the Services to distribute spam, malware, or other harmful code;
- Reproduce, duplicate, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Services without express written permission.
Registration and Accounts
Some parts of the Services may require registration and a user account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering. Protect your login credentials; you are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at tazanews120@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized use.
Editorial Standards and Corrections
Our editorial team follows internal standards for verification and fairness, but news is time-sensitive and mistakes can occur. TazaNews is committed to correcting significant errors promptly. If you believe an article contains a factual error, please contact our editorial team with details so we can investigate and correct as appropriate.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Services — including text, graphics, images, videos, logos, and software — is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unless we state otherwise, all rights are owned or controlled by TazaNews or our licensors. You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial use provided you retain all proprietary notices and provide proper attribution. Any other use requires prior written permission.
User-Generated Content & Submissions
When you submit comments, tips, photos, videos, or other materials, you grant TazaNews a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. You represent that you own the content or have obtained all necessary rights and consents. We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove or refuse any submissions that violate these Terms or our policies.
Privacy and Data
Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using the Services, you consent to our data practices described in the Privacy Policy, including cookies and tracking technologies used to personalize content and ads. You may manage cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Advertising, Sponsored Content & Affiliate Links
TazaNews displays advertisements, promotional content, and may include affiliate links. Advertisements help support our journalism and may be tailored to your interests using cookies and similar technologies. Sponsored content will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws. We are not responsible for third-party offers, claims, or transactions between you and advertisers. Any financial transaction is solely between you and the advertiser.
Monetization & Ad Policies
We follow industry ad policies to prevent harmful or misleading advertising. We do not knowingly display ads that promote illegal activity, hate speech, or fraudulent schemes. Advertisers are required to comply with our guidelines; however, we may remove or block ad creatives that violate our standards.
Third-Party Links & Content
The Services may link to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by TazaNews. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse or assume responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, TazaNews and its affiliates, employees, officers, directors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from your access to or use of the Services. Our aggregate liability for all claims under these Terms will be limited to the greater of ₹500 or the amounts you have actually paid to us in the prior 12 months.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless TazaNews and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way related to your breach of these Terms, your use of the Services, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services, or remove content, at any time and for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Termination may be without prior notice and without liability to you. Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination, including intellectual property, indemnity, and limitation of liability clauses.
Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mohali, Punjab, India. Before initiating legal action, parties should attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting the other party.
Children’s Policy
The Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Accessibility
We strive to make our Services accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us with details and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.
Modifications to the Services
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
International Use
The Services are operated from India and are intended for users in India and elsewhere. If you access the Services from outside India, you are responsible for complying with local laws. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use in other locations.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties' intention, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and TazaNews regarding the Services.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most recent version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the Services after changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:
- Founder & Admin: Santosh Rana
- Address: Sector 68, Mohali (Near Hardev Jewellers)
- Phone: +91 7889158626
- Email: tazanews120@gmail.com
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