TERMS & CONDITIONS (USER AGREEMENT)

Effective Date: 18-08-2023

1. Legal Status & Website Ownership

This Website is owned, managed, and lawfully controlled by:

New India Analysis
Website: https://newindiaanalysis.com
Registered Jurisdiction: India (Global Access & Compliance-enabled)

These Terms constitute a binding legal contract between New India Analysis (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) and the User (“you”, “your”).

By accessing the Website, you accept this Agreement in full.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must stop using the Website immediately.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you declare and legally confirm that:

  • You are 18 years or older

  • You fully understand and accept all obligations stated herein

  • You agree to comply with:

    • Indian IT Act 2000 & IT Rules 2021

    • Press & Digital Media Ethics Code (where applicable)

    • GDPR (EU) – if applicable

    • CCPA (California) – if applicable

    • Global cyber, privacy, and data compliance norms

Your continued use of the Website constitutes an irrevocable legal acceptance of all Terms.

3. Modification of Terms

The Company reserves absolute unilateral rights to:

  • Modify

  • Update

  • Replace

  • Amend

any clause of these Terms without prior notice.

Revised terms become effective immediately upon publishing.

Continued use of the Website = Full acceptance of updated Terms.

4. User Obligations & Legal Responsibilities

You agree and undertake NOT to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful, harmful, or malicious activities

  • Upload or disseminate viruses, malware, bots, or harmful scripts

  • Scrape, crawl, mine, harvest, or reverse-engineer Website content or backend

  • Attempt unauthorized access to server, backend, or API

  • Post defamatory, abusive, obscene, hateful, or illegal content

  • Spread misinformation, fake news, or copyright-protected content

  • Harass, threaten, impersonate the Company or staff

  • Use automated tools to overload Website or disrupt services

Violations may result in:

✔ IP Blocking
✔ Permanent Account Termination
✔ Legal Civil Damages
✔ Criminal Prosecution under IT Act & global cyber laws

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All Website content including but not limited to:

  • Articles, Reports, Editorials

  • Images, Videos, Infographics

  • Website Design, UI, Layout

  • Logos, Trademarks, Branding

  • Database, Metadata

  • Source Code, Scripts, API

  • AI-generated content

is the exclusive intellectual property of New India Analysis, unless explicitly credited otherwise.

Strict Legal Restrictions — You MAY NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or mirror content

  • Sell or redistribute content commercially

  • Modify or translate content without permission

  • Use bots to scrape or extract data

  • Create derivative works

Violations are punishable under:

✔ Indian Copyright Act, 1957
✔ Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
✔ Berne Convention
✔ WIPO International Copyright Treaties

6. Content Accuracy Disclaimer

Content on this Website may include:

  • News Articles

  • Breaking Updates

  • Opinions / Editorials

  • Analyses

  • Third-party information

The Company does NOT guarantee:

  • Absolute accuracy

  • Completeness

  • Timeliness

  • Error-free information

  • 100% uninterrupted availability

All content is provided “as-is” and “as-available”, strictly for informational purposes.

7. Third-Party Links Disclaimer

Our Website may include links to external websites.

We do NOT:

  • Control them

  • Endorse them

  • Guarantee their security

  • Accept liability for their content

Users follow third-party links at their own risk.

8. User-Generated Content

When you submit comments, feedback, data, or material:

You grant the Company:

  • A worldwide,

  • Perpetual,

  • Royalty-free,

  • Non-revocable license
    to use, publish, edit, store, or distribute the content.

You confirm your submissions:

  • Do not violate copyright

  • Do not breach any law

  • Do not contain harmful, illegal, or abusive elements

The Website reserves the right to remove or moderate any content without notice.

User bears full legal liability for their submitted content.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permissible under law, the Company shall NOT be liable for:

  • Direct or indirect damages

  • Loss of income, revenue, business, or data

  • Downtime or service interruption

  • Cyber-attacks, malware, hacking incidents

  • Errors, omissions, delays, or inaccuracies

  • Third-party misuse of user data

Use of Website is entirely at your own risk.

10. Indemnification Clause

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless:

  • New India Analysis

  • Its owners, editors, employees

  • Contractors, vendors, affiliates

from any claims arising out of:

  • Your misuse of the Website

  • Your breach of Terms

  • Your violation of IPR, privacy, or any applicable law

  • Your submission of illegal or harmful content

This clause is legally binding and enforceable.

11. Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

Your privacy is protected under:

  • Our official Privacy Policy

  • Indian IT & Data Rules

  • Applicable global privacy regulations

By using the Website, you provide informed consent for data collection, processing, retention, and usage.

12. Account Suspension / Termination

The Company may suspend or permanently terminate user access if:

  • Terms are violated

  • Illegal activity is detected

  • Fraudulent or suspicious behavior appears

  • Website security is at risk

  • Content posted by user is harmful or unlawful

This may occur without prior notice or explanation.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under:

  • Laws of India

  • Information Technology Act 2000

  • Applicable International Internet Laws

All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of:

Courts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (India).

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided without warranties of any kind, including:

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Merchantability

  • Security

  • Accuracy

  • Availability

  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.

15. Contact Information

For any legal notices, grievances, or service concerns:

New India Analysis
📧 Email: newindiaanalysis@gmail.com
📍 Lucknow – 226016 | India

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Media/News Portal – Special Editorial Provisions

1. Scope & Applicability

These provisions apply to all editorial, reporting, multimedia, and digital publishing activities carried out by the News Portal, including but not limited to:

  • News articles

  • Investigative reports

  • Opinion pieces

  • Social media broadcasts

  • Video/graphic content

  • User-generated submissions

All employees, contractors, freelancers, correspondents, and contributors are legally bound to adhere to these standards.

2. Accuracy, Verification & Evidence Standards

  1. Mandatory Multi-Source Verification:
    No news item shall be published without confirming facts through at least two independent, credible sources unless it is an officially announced statement.

  2. Documented Evidence Chain:
    Reporters must maintain a verifiable record of interviews, documents, digital proofs, call recordings, emails, and field notes.

  3. Use of Technology for Fact-Checking:
    AI-based verification tools, metadata analysis, reverse-image search, and digital forensics must be used wherever applicable.

  4. Zero Tolerance for Fabrication:
    Fabricated quotes, manipulated media, miscontextualized data, or synthetic alterations result in immediate disciplinary action.

3. Impartiality & Editorial Independence

  1. Editorial decisions shall remain free from political, commercial, religious, or personal influence.

  2. Paid content, advertorials, and sponsored articles must be clearly labeled.

  3. Journalists must not accept gifts, paid trips, monetary benefits, or favors that may influence editorial judgment.

4. Legal Compliance & Regulatory Framework

The portal shall operate fully in compliance with:

  • Indian Constitution (Article 19(1)(a) – Right to Freedom of Speech)

  • Press Council of India Norms

  • IT Act 2000 & IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

  • Copyright Act 1957

  • Defamation laws (Civil & Criminal)

  • Contempt of Court Act

  • Juvenile Justice Act

  • Data Protection & Privacy norms

Mandatory Take-Down Protocol:
Any content violating law or court orders must be removed within statutory time limits.

5. Sensitive Content & High-Risk Reporting

  1. Crime Reporting:

    • No disclosure of names/identities of sexual assault victims, minors, or individuals protected by law.

    • Avoid sensationalism or prejudice against accused persons until proven guilty.

  2. Communal/Religious Content:

    • Strict prohibition on inciting statements, unverified allegations, or content that can provoke hostility.

  3. National Security:

    • Information related to military operations, intelligence data, or sensitive government activities must follow security protocols.

  4. Trauma-Informed Journalism:

    • Survivors must be treated with dignity, with consent-based reporting and identity safeguards.

6. Digital Publishing & Technology Provisions

  1. AI-Generated Content:

    • AI tools may assist but cannot replace human editorial accountability.

    • All AI-assisted drafts must undergo human verification before publication.

  2. Deepfake & Misinformation Protection:

    • Mandatory technical screening for manipulated media.

    • Immediate flagging and correction of misinformative content.

  3. Cybersecurity:

    • Encrypted communication methods must be used for handling confidential sources.

    • Multi-factor authentication for all editorial access systems.

7. Source Protection & Confidentiality

  1. Anonymous sources shall be used only when essential and must be vetted by senior editorial leadership.

  2. Whistleblowers’ identities must be protected to the maximum legal extent.

  3. Sensitive information shall not be stored on unsecured devices or shared without authorization.

8. Corrections, Updates & Accountability

  1. Errors must be corrected promptly and transparently.

  2. A clear “Corrections & Clarifications” page shall be maintained.

  3. Updated or modified articles must carry a timestamp and revision note.

  4. Internal audits will be conducted to monitor compliance.

9. Ethical Conduct & Professional Behaviour

  1. Reporters must maintain dignity, respect cultural sensitivities, and avoid harassment in the field.

  2. Conflicts of interest must be reported to the editorial board.

  3. Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.

10. Archival, Data Retention & Record Management

  1. Published content, raw data, and backup files shall be retained in secure archives for legally mandated durations.

  2. Access to archives must follow controlled permission protocols.

11. Social Media Use Policy (For Staff)

  1. Journalists must not express political bias or public endorsements on personal accounts in a manner that compromises neutrality.

  2. Pre-publication leaks or sharing sensitive newsroom information on social media is prohibited.

  3. All posts must comply with company policy and national laws.

12. Editorial Review & Governance Structure

  1. A three-tier editorial review mechanism:

    • Reporter → Section Editor → Chief/Managing Editor

  2. High-risk stories require approval from Legal Counsel and Editor-in-Chief.

  3. An internal Editorial Standards Committee shall periodically review editorial practices.

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