These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website Times of Rising (“Website” or “Platform”) available at timesofrising.com. By using this Platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Platform immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Times of Rising, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. You also acknowledge and agree that:
- You have read and understood these Terms.
- You are over 18 years of age or have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian if you are under the age of 18.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract under applicable law.
Your access and continued use of this Website are conditioned upon your adherence to these Terms, as well as any future updates or amendments made by Times of Rising.
2. Modification of Terms
Times of Rising reserves the right to amend, update, or change these Terms at its sole discretion, without prior notice. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to the Terms will be considered acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. Account Registration and Responsibility
To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, truthful, and complete information.
- Update your information to keep it accurate and current.
- Keep your password confidential and secure.
You are responsible for all activities associated with your account, including any use of your account by third parties. Times of Rising reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time if we suspect unauthorized use or a breach of these Terms.
4. User-Generated Content
Times of Rising is a user-driven platform that allows users to submit and share questions, answers, posts, comments, and other content (“User Content”). By submitting content to the Website, you grant Times of Rising a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, and publicly display the User Content.
4.1 Your Responsibilities as a User
You are solely responsible for the content you post, upload, or share on the Platform. By posting any content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to share the content.
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy, or publicity rights.
- Your content complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms.
4.2 Prohibited User Content
You agree not to post or share any User Content that:
- Is defamatory, offensive, harmful, abusive, or threatening.
- Contains unlawful, obscene, pornographic, or indecent material.
- Promotes hate speech, harassment, or discrimination.
- Violates or infringes upon the intellectual property rights or privacy of any individual or entity.
- Contains spam, advertisements, or solicitations unrelated to the context of the content or the Website.
- Links to any malicious or harmful sites, viruses, or malware.
5. Content Moderation and Platform Usage
We value the integrity and quality of content on Times of Rising. Therefore, we reserve the following rights:
- Editing, Deleting, or Modifying Content: We may, at any time, edit, delete, or modify any User Content for any reason, including violations of these Terms, without notice.
- Account Suspension/Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any user account if we determine, at our sole discretion, that a user has violated these Terms or engaged in any behavior that negatively impacts the community or platform.
5.1 Content Monitoring
While we strive to maintain the quality of User Content, Times of Rising is under no obligation to monitor, review, or pre-screen any User Content. However, we reserve the right to remove or block any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate or harmful to the Platform or its users.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property, including but not limited to the website design, layout, graphics, logos, and proprietary software used on the Platform, is owned or licensed by Times of Rising. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on any intellectual property on this Platform without express written consent from Times of Rising.
6.1 Third-Party Intellectual Property
If you believe that any User Content or other materials on the Website infringe upon your intellectual property rights, you may notify us in accordance with our Copyright Infringement Policy.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Times of Rising. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge that accessing any third-party sites through links provided on the Platform is at your own risk.
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data. By using the Platform, you agree that we can collect and use your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
9. Termination of Access
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your account, access to the Platform, or any part thereof, at any time and without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms.
- Engagement in fraudulent or illegal activities.
- Infringement of intellectual property rights.
- Harassment or abuse of other users.
Upon termination, you will lose all access to your account and any content you may have posted. We are under no obligation to provide access to any content that was removed or deleted.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
You understand and agree that:
- The Website and its services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
- We make no warranties, whether express or implied, regarding the quality, reliability, or availability of the Platform.
- We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Times of Rising, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from or in connection with your use of the Platform, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Times of Rising, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your use or misuse of the Platform.
- Your breach of any applicable laws or rights of any third party.
13. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. You agree that any disputes arising under or related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.
In the event of a dispute between you and Times of Rising, we encourage you to first contact us directly to seek a resolution. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute will be resolved exclusively in the courts of India.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severable from the remaining provisions, which will remain valid and enforceable.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with any applicable Privacy Policy or other legal notices, constitute the entire agreement between you and Times of Rising concerning your use of the Platform. Any failure by Times of Rising to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such rights.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms or your use of the Platform, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@timesofrising.com
- Phone: +91 7014669221
By using Times of Rising, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
