These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the SB News website at the-sb-news.vercel.app (the "Site"), operated by SB News Media Pvt. Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SB News Media Pvt. Ltd.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the Site in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Use of the Website
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree:
- Not to use the Site in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
- Not to attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site in any manner
- Not to use any automated means (including bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access the Site or collect information without our written consent
- Not to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely claim affiliation with any person or entity
- Not to upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
- Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, user accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the Site
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
3. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Site (such as comments, news tips, or feedback), you grant SB News a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with the operation of the Site.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
- The content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party
- The content is not defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise unlawful
- The content does not contain personal information of others without their consent
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to articles, text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, data compilations, software, and the design, arrangement, and compilation of the Site, is the property of SB News Media Pvt. Ltd. or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from the Site without our prior written consent, except as follows:
- You may temporarily store copies of materials in RAM incidental to your access and viewing of the Site
- You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser
- You may share links to our articles on social media platforms, provided proper attribution is given
- Fair use under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and applicable international law
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
SB News does not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The content is accurate, reliable, or complete
- Any errors in the Site or content will be corrected
- The Site or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
You acknowledge that your use of the Site is at your sole risk. For a more detailed disclaimer regarding the nature of our news content, please see our Disclaimer page.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SB NEWS MEDIA PVT. LTD., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
In no event shall our total aggregate liability exceed the amount of one hundred Indian Rupees (₹100) or the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.
7. Third-Party Links & Advertising
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and display third-party advertisements (including through Google AdSense) that are not owned or controlled by SB News. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites.
Advertising: Advertisements displayed on the Site through Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-5255487627598698) are served by Google and its partners. The presence of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by SB News of the advertised products or services. We are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of any advertising content.
Your interactions with third-party websites and advertisers, including payment and delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and the third party. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SB News Media Pvt. Ltd., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights
- Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to provisions regarding ownership, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi, India.
Before initiating legal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@sbnews.in. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days of receiving your notice.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and SB News Media Pvt. Ltd. regarding the use of the Site.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Legal Inquiries: legal@sbnews.in
- General Inquiries: editor@sbnews.in
- Address: SB News Media Pvt. Ltd., Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India