Terms Of Use

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

By accessing or using indiatvnews.com and any of its sub-sites (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. About Us

This Site is owned and operated by Independent News Service Pvt. Ltd. (“the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), registered in India, with its principal office at India TV Broadcast Centre, B-30, Sector 85, Noida – 201305, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Company publishes digital news and related content under the brand INDIA TV through the Site and its associated mobile applications and platforms.

2. Scope and Acceptance

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including all content, features, news articles, videos, photographs, interactive tools, and services made available through the Site (collectively, “Content”).

By visiting, browsing, registering an account on, or otherwise using the Site, you (“User” or “Subscriber”) unconditionally accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy available at https://www.indiatv.in/cms/privacy-policy.html, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you are accessing the Site on behalf of a company, organisation or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and references to “you” include that entity.

3. Amendments to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site, and the “Effective Date” at the top of this document will be updated accordingly. We will endeavour to provide reasonable notice of material changes (for example, by a prominent notice on the Site or, where we hold your contact details, by email).

Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to any amendment, you must discontinue use of the Site.

4. User Accounts

Certain features of the Site (such as commenting, newsletters or personalised content) may require you to register for an account. When registering, you agree to:

• provide accurate, current and complete information as prompted during the registration process;
• maintain and update your information to keep it accurate, current and complete;
• keep your password confidential and not share it with any third party;
• notify us immediately at grievance@indiatvnews.com if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account; and
• accept sole responsibility for all activities conducted through your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we reasonably believe that information provided during registration is false, inaccurate, or incomplete, or if you breach any provision of these Terms.

5. Permitted Use and Restrictions

5.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site and its Content solely for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You must not, and must not permit any other person to:

• copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, re-distribute, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works of any Content without our prior written consent;
• use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
• post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, threatening, abusive, harassing, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable;
• impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• engage in any commercial solicitation, advertising, or unsolicited promotional communication (spam) using the Site;
• upload, transmit, or distribute any virus, malware, ransomware, or any other code designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorised access to any computer system or data;
• use automated tools (bots, crawlers, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site in a manner that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure, except as permitted by our robots.txt policy;
• circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security or access-control feature of the Site;
• harvest or collect information about other users without their consent; or
• engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user’s enjoyment of the Site.

Any breach of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and may expose you to civil or criminal liability.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership

All Content on the Site - including but not limited to text, articles, news reports, photographs, videos, graphics, illustrations, logos, software, databases, and the overall look and feel of the Site - is either owned by the Company or licensed to us, and is protected under applicable Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The trademarks, service marks, and logos appearing on the Site, including “INDIA TV”, “indiatvnews.com”, and related marks, are the exclusive property of the Company or their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use any trademark without our prior written consent.

6.2 Limited Personal Use Licence

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and view Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may print or download a reasonable number of articles or other Content solely for personal reference, provided that:

• all copyright and other proprietary notices are retained;
• the Content is not modified in any way; and
• no Content is used for any commercial purpose or public display.

Any other use of the Content requires our prior written approval. Downloading Content does not confer any ownership rights on you.

6.3 User-Submitted Content

By submitting, posting, or uploading any content (text, images, comments, or other material) to any public or interactive area of the Site, you:

• represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit such content and to grant us the licence below;
• grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, sublicense, distribute, and display such content in any media or format; and
• waive any moral rights in such content to the extent permitted by law.

We may, but are not obliged to, monitor, edit, or remove user-submitted content at our sole discretion and without notice.

7. Third-Party Content and External Links

7.1 Third-Party Content

The Site may feature content sourced from news agencies, wire services, advertisers, and other third-party information providers. The Company acts as a distributor - not a publisher - of such third-party content. Opinions, statements, advice, and other information expressed by third parties are those of the respective authors or distributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Company.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of any third-party content, and we expressly disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on it.

7.2 External Links

The Site may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites maintained by parties other than the Company. Such links are provided for your convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by us of those sites or their operators. We have no control over the content of linked sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. We recommend that you review the terms of use and privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. IN PARTICULAR, THE COMPANY DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT:

• the Site or any Content will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components;
• the Site will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, or secure basis;
• any defects or errors will be corrected; or
• the results obtained from use of the Site or any Content will meet your requirements.

YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE COMPANY OR THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE INDIAN LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, OR CONTENT PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages;
• loss of profit, revenue, business, data, goodwill, or anticipated savings;
• damages arising from unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; or
• any other loss or damage of any kind,

arising out of or in connection with (i) your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Site; (iii) any Content obtained from the Site; or (iv) any unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• your access to or use of the Site;
• your breach of these Terms;
• your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
• any content you submit to or post on the Site; or
• your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

11. Content Accuracy and Editorial Policy

India TV is committed to responsible, accurate, and fair journalism. While we make reasonable efforts to verify the accuracy of content published on the Site, the nature of live news means that some information may be subject to change or correction after initial publication.

Corrections and clarifications, where warranted, will be published in accordance with our editorial standards. If you believe any content is factually incorrect, you may bring it to our attention at anitasharma@indiatvnews.com.

Content published on this Site that relates to astrology, spirituality, health, or personal finance is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should seek qualified professional advice before making any decision based on such content.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

The Company respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable laws.

Our Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights in relation to it. By using the Site, you agree to our collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and the Privacy Policy with respect to the processing of personal data, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, personalise content, and serve relevant advertisements. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features of the Site.

14. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Site (including any registered account) at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that:

• you have breached any provision of these Terms;
• your conduct is harmful to the Company, other users, or third parties; or
• we are required to do so by law or court order.

Termination will not affect any rights or liabilities that accrued before the date of termination. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including, without limitation, ownership provisions, disclaimers, indemnity, and limitation of liability) shall survive.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

15.2 Jurisdiction

The courts located at New Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter.

16. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules 2021”), and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address complaints and feedback.

If you have any grievance relating to:

• content published on the Site;
• the processing or handling of your personal information; or
• any alleged violation of these Terms or applicable law,

please contact our Grievance/Compliance Officer at the details below:

Mrs. Anita Sharma

Compliance Officer (NBDSA)

Independent News Service Pvt. Ltd., India TV Broadcast Centre,

B-30, Sector 85, Noida – 201305, Uttar Pradesh, India

Email: grievance@indiatvnews.com / anitasharma@indiatvnews.com

Phone: 0120-3051000

Your grievance complaint should include:

• your full name, address, and contact details;
• a description of the specific content or issue giving rise to the complaint;
• a statement as to whether the information concerned is personal data or sensitive personal data;
• a clear description of the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought;
• confirmation that the information in the complaint is true and accurate; and
• where applicable, a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the content or processing complained of is unlawful or unauthorised.

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint endeavour to resolve it in accordance with the IT Rules 2021.

17. Site Availability

We aim to keep the Site available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled or emergency maintenance, telecommunications failures, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control (including force majeure events such as natural disasters, acts of government, or cyber-attacks).

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of the Site at any time without notice. The Company shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or any service offered through it.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or guidelines referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision, unless we expressly acknowledge and agree to it in writing.

18.4 Assignment</p>

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms to a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets without restriction.

18.5 Contact Us

For general queries or feedback regarding the Site or these Terms, please contact us at:

India TV Broadcast Centre, B-30, Sector 85, Noida – 201305, Uttar Pradesh, India

Email: grievance@indiatvnews.com | Phone: 0120-3051000