Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 15th May 2025 – Please read these terms carefully. By accessing or using The Indian Blog (https://theindianblog.com), you accept and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use the site. Use of the site confirms your acceptance of the Terms in full.

Acceptance of Terms

By using The Indian Blog, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions. You agree to abide by them every time you access or use the website. For example, standard terms state: “by using our website, you accept these terms of use in full. If you disagree with these terms or any part, you must not use our website”. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We may revise the Terms by updating this page, and you should check this page periodically to review any changes. Your continued access or use of the website after we post revisions means you accept the updated terms. If any change is unacceptable to you, you must stop using the site.

Use of the Website

• Lawful and Proper Use. You agree to use the website only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the site. You may not use the site in any way that is unlawful, illegal, or harmful.
• Prohibited Activities. You must not engage in activities that could harm the site or other users. This includes uploading or distributing viruses, malware, or other malicious code; attempting to hack, mine, or disrupt the website; or otherwise compromising security. You may not use the service to break the law or infringe others’ rights.
• Content and Conduct Rules. You must not post or share content that is abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, hateful, racist, threatening, or pornographic. Posts that advocate violence, discrimination, or illegal activity are prohibited. You may not spam, send junk mail or chain letters, or reveal another person’s personal data without consent.
• Respecting Intellectual Property. You agree not to upload or distribute any content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property of others. For example, you must not republish or sell material from the website for commercial purposes.

We may monitor your use of the site to enforce these rules. Any violation of these prohibitions may result in suspension or termination of your access.

User-Generated Content (Comments and Guest Posts)

The Indian Blog allows users to contribute content (such as comments and guest posts). By submitting user-generated content, you agree to the following:

• Responsibility for Your Content. You are solely responsible for all content you post. You must ensure you have the necessary rights and permissions to post any text, images, or other material. You may not post content that violates the rules above (for example, defaming others, infringing copyright, or disclosing private information).
• License to Use Your Content. By posting content, you grant The Indian Blog a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display your content on the website and associated social media. You retain ownership of your content, but we may use it as needed for the site’s operation (while crediting you as author, where appropriate).
• Moderation and Removal. We do not pre-screen all user content, but we reserve the right to review, edit or remove any content that we deem violates these Terms or is inappropriate. For example, one policy notes that a site “reserves the right to remove content which, at its sole discretion, it deems a risk to other users and/or the platform”. The Indian Blog similarly may delete any user contributions (comments, posts, etc.) at our discretion.
• Opinions and Disclaimer. The views expressed by users (in comments, posts, or other contributions) are those of the individual authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views of The Indian Blog. As one guide explains, a “‘views expressed’ disclaimer” makes it clear that “the opinion of an author you publish is not the same as that of” the site. We are not responsible or liable for any user content posted on the site.
• User Conduct. When posting, you must not impersonate others, use false identities, or otherwise mislead other users. You may not use your account to upload content that violates any laws (including copyright or defamation laws). Breach of these rules may result in removal of your content and termination of your access.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content on The Indian Blog (including text, graphics, images, logos, audio, video, and code) is owned by The Indian Blog or our content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights in the content. All rights are reserved.

You are granted a limited license to access and view the content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, distribute, modify, or otherwise exploit any content without our prior written permission. For example, you may not republish material on another website, sell or rent the content, or create derivative works from it. Any unauthorized use may result in legal action for infringement.

If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us immediately. We will respond and, if appropriate, remove the offending content. We comply with applicable laws regarding copyright infringement and intellectual property protection.

Affiliate Disclosure and Sponsored Content

The Indian Blog contains affiliate links and may feature sponsored content. To be clear:

• Affiliate Links. We participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This means some links on the site are affiliate links – if you click on those links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We use affiliate marketing to help support the blog and pay for hosting and content production. For transparency, as one guide explains, an affiliate disclosure informs the audience that the blogger “may earn a commission if they buy the recommended product or service” through such links.
• Sponsored Content. Some posts may be sponsored by companies or include products provided for free in exchange for review or promotion. Whenever a post or section is sponsored, we will clearly disclose this to the reader. For example, a recommended disclosure format is to state that a company “gave me free product to use” or that a post is sponsored by a particular brand. Even when content is sponsored or includes affiliate links, we promise to offer honest opinions – the compensation does not influence our editorial stance.

We follow best practices for disclosures. For instance, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires blogs with affiliate or sponsored content to clearly disclose these relationships. While The Indian Blog is based in India (where no specific law mandates this), we adhere to these guidelines to maintain transparency with our readers. You will always see a disclaimer or note on pages where affiliate links or sponsorships are present.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

All information on The Indian Blog is provided on an “as-is” and “as available” basis. We strive to keep content accurate and up-to-date, but we make no warranties of any kind regarding the content or site performance. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or any other warranty. As one source explains, websites commonly include a warranty disclaimer to state that the company “makes no promises about the accuracy and reliability of the content”.

Consequently, your use of the site and its content is at your own risk. We (and our officers, employees, affiliates, or suppliers) will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, including (but not limited to) loss of data, profits, or any other loss arising out of your access to or use of the site or its content. This includes liability for any errors or omissions in the content, or any loss or damage of any kind resulting from downloading or using the site content.

In particular, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the site. We are not responsible for problems or technical issues you may experience with your equipment or internet connection. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only; we are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites. In no event shall The Indian Blog be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of those external links or reliance on any information obtained through them.

By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read this disclaimer and agree not to hold us liable for any issues that may arise. In summary, use this website at your own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms, the website, or your use of the site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India. For example, one organization’s terms specify: “Any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement… shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts at New Delhi, India”. In our case, any legal claim would be handled in appropriate courts in Uttarakhand or India, as applicable.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms (or any other issue with The Indian Blog), please contact us:

• Email: contact@theindianblog.com
• Mailing Address: [Insert Physical Address, e.g., “The Indian Blog, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India”]

We aim to respond to inquiries promptly. Your use of this site and related communication constitutes acceptance of these Terms. Thank you for visiting The Indian Blog.

Last updated: 8th May 2025