TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: 03/04/2025
Welcome to Samvadika (“Website”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”), accessible at https://www.samvadika.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “You”, “Your”) and Samvadika regarding the use of this Website. By accessing or using Samvadika, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue using the Website immediately.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have obtained the consent of a legal guardian to use this Website. Your continued access and use of the Website indicate your acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.
Samvadika reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Continued use of the Website after any modifications indicate your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All content on Samvadika, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, logos, graphics, and software, is owned by Samvadika or its licensors and is protected under Indian copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or any form of exploitation of our content without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.
For further information about our policies, please refer to our Media Credit Policy
2.1 USER-GENERATED CONTENT
- Users may contribute comments, articles, or other content (“User Content”) to Samvadika. By submitting User Content, you grant Samvadika a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and modify such content in any medium.
- You affirm that you have all necessary rights to the content you submit and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any applicable laws.
- We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content deemed inappropriate, offensive, defamatory, or in violation of these Terms.
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2.2 ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES & RESTRICTIONS
- If your submission includes references to real individuals, you must obtain their explicit consent before sharing their names, experiences, or personal details.
- You must not submit content that:
- Contains hate speech, threats, discrimination, or defamatory statements.
- Spreads false or misleading information.
- Violates any laws, copyrights, trademarks, or privacy rights.
- Samvadika is not responsible for any legal claims, disputes, or liabilities arising from published User Content. Users agree to indemnify and hold Samvadika harmless from such claims.
- If you wish to request the modification or removal of your submission, you may do so via our Contact Page. However, removal is at Samvadika’s discretion unless required by law.
3. COMMENT MODERATION POLICY
Samvadika encourages open and respectful discussions. However, we reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comments or user contributions that violate our guidelines. By posting a comment, you agree:
- Not to post hate speech, harassment, defamatory, obscene, or illegal content.
- Not to engage in spam, advertising, or self-promotion.
- That Samvadika has the final authority in approving, editing, or removing any comments.
- That Samvadika is not responsible for user comments and does not endorse any views expressed by users.
- That repeated violations may result in a ban or restricted access to commenting features.
For further information about our policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy
4. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
By using Samvadika, you agree not to:
- Engage in unlawful activities that violate any Indian or international laws.
- Disseminate false, misleading, or defamatory information.
- Interfere with the Website’s functionality through hacking, transmitting malware, or unauthorized data mining.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or organization.
- Post or share content that infringes on intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any third-party legal protections.
- Use automated means such as bots, crawlers, or scrapers to collect data from the Website without permission.
Violation of these Terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website and may subject you to civil or criminal liability under applicable laws.
5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS, ADVERTISING, AND AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Samvadika may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or affiliate links that provide financial benefits to us. These third-party platforms have their own policies, and we do not assume responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the respective provider.
Samvadika does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any content, advertisements, or services provided by third-party websites linked on our platform. Some links may be affiliated, meaning Samvadika may earn commissions from purchases made through them.
6. AI-GENERATED CONTENT POLICY
Some content on Samvadika may be generated or assisted by Artificial Intelligence (AI). While we strive for accuracy and quality, AI-generated content may occasionally contain errors, outdated information, or biased perspectives. Readers should verify critical information independently and use discretion when relying on such content. Samvadika is not responsible for any decisions made based on AI-generated content.
7. POLITICAL CONTENT POLICY
Samvadika covers news, opinions, and analysis related to politics. While we strive for balanced and fact-based reporting, political content may reflect editorial opinions. Users should be aware that:
- Articles may include diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
- Samvadika does not endorse any political party, candidate, or ideology.
- Political content is not intended to influence voting decisions but to provide informational perspectives.
- Misinformation, hate speech, or incitement to violence related to politics is strictly prohibited.
8. VIRAL CONTENT AND FACT-CHECKING POLICY
Samvadika may publish trending, viral, or social media-based content. We aim to verify such content but cannot guarantee the accuracy of all viral stories. Users should:
- Treat viral content as informational and entertainment-based, not as verified news.
- Cross-check information from authoritative sources before making decisions based on viral content.
- Report misleading viral content to us at contact@samvadika.com.
9. DMCA COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
Samvadika respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable Indian copyright laws. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used unlawfully on our Website, you may submit a copyright infringement notice to us at contact@samvadika.com with the following details:
- Your full name and contact information.
- A description of the copyrighted work that has been infringed.
- The URL or exact location of the infringing content.
- A statement confirming that you have a good faith belief that the content is not authorized.
- A statement that the information provided is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
If you believe your content was wrongfully removed due to a false claim, you may file a counter-notification providing evidence that you have the right to use the content.
For further information about our policies, please refer to our Media Credit Policy
10. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Bareilly, India].
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any inquiries, clarifications, or legal notices regarding these Terms, you may contact us at:
- General Inquiries: contact@samvadika.com
- Media Inquiries: media@samvadika.com
By accessing and using Samvadika, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any future revisions.