Terms of Use (Terms & Conditions) for Live Varta
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Welcome to Live Varta (“we,” “us,” “the Website,” or “Live Varta”). By accessing or using our news portal (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, advertisers, and contributors.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Live Varta, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Content Ownership & Copyright
- All content published on Live Varta – including but not limited to news articles, editorials, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and design – is the exclusive property of Live Varta or its content licensors.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without prior written permission from Live Varta.
- You may share excerpts for personal, non-commercial use provided you give clear attribution to Live Varta with a clickable link back to the original article.
3. User-Generated Content (Comments, News Tips)
By submitting any content to Live Varta (e.g., comments, news tips, letters to the editor, photographs, videos), you agree that:
- You grant Live Varta a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, modify, publish, and display your submission on our website and associated social media channels.
- You represent that you own or have permission to share the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
- You will not submit content that is: defamatory, obscene, abusive, hateful, false, misleading, or violates any Indian law (including the IT Act, 2000).
- Live Varta reserves the right to moderate, edit, or delete any user-generated content without notice or reason.
4. News Tips & Editorial Discretion
We welcome news tips via email or phone. However:
- Submitting a tip does not guarantee publication.
- Live Varta has sole editorial discretion over whether, when, and how to publish any story.
- We may verify facts independently and are not obligated to credit the source of a tip.
5. Advertising & Sponsored Content
- Advertisements appearing on Live Varta are clearly identified. Sponsored or paid content will be labelled as “Sponsored,” “Paid Post,” or “Advertisement.”
- Live Varta does not endorse advertisers or their products/services. We are not responsible for the accuracy or quality of third-party ads or external links.
- For advertising inquiries: Please contact us using the details in Section 12.
6. Accuracy of Information & Disclaimer of Warranties
- Live Varta strives for accuracy but does not warrant that any news, information, or data on the Site is complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
- News reporting may involve third-party sources, and we are not liable for inaccuracies originating from those sources.
- The Site is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, Live Varta, its owners, editors, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use the Site.
- Reliance on any information published on the Site.
- Any errors, omissions, or interruptions in service.
- Loss of data, revenue, or reputation.
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Live Varta does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access them at your own risk.
9. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of Indian law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, data, or systems.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or any code designed to disrupt functionality.
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated bots to extract content without permission.
- Harass, abuse, or impersonate any person or entity on our platform.
Violation may result in immediate termination of your access and legal action.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Live Varta, its owners, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:
- Your breach of these Terms of Use.
- Any content you submit to the Site.
- Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable laws.
11. Termination
Live Varta reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, for any reason including violation of these terms, illegal activity, or disruptive behaviour.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
13. Contact Us (For Legal, Content, or Advertising Matters)
Live Varta – Official Contact
Address:
Nilu Bhawan, Sunder Vihar Colony
Opposite Hanuman Mandir, Kokar, Ranchi – 834009
Jharkhand, India
Phone:
8541088233 , 9431355233
Email:
[email protected] , [email protected]
For News & Advertising (खबर और विज्ञापन के लिए):
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 8541088233
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Live Varta regarding your use of the Site. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
