Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Vande News. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Vande News website at vandenews.in (the "Site"), mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2.2 Permitted Use

You may use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any unlawful purpose
• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit malware, spam, or harmful content

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

All content on our Site, including articles, images, videos, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is the property of Vande News Media Pvt. Ltd. or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display our content without prior written authorization.

3.2 User Content

If you submit content to our Site (such as comments, news tips, or feedback), you grant Vande News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our Services. You represent that you own or have the right to submit such content.

4. User Accounts

If you create an account with us, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or remain inactive for extended periods.

5. Content Accuracy

While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information published on our platform, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or currency of our content. News articles represent the information available at the time of publication.

We promptly correct errors when identified and encourage readers to report inaccuracies through our correction request process.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

7. Advertising

Our Services may display advertisements from third-party advertisers. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of such advertisements. Your dealings with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vande News and its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our Services, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or profits
• Business interruption
• Reliance on information published on our Site
• Service interruptions or failures
• Actions taken based on our content

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vande News and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of our Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time without prior notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified through a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vande News regarding your use of our Services. Any prior agreements or understandings are superseded.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@vandenews.in
• Address: Vande News Media Pvt. Ltd., 123 Media House, Sector 62, Noida, UP 201301, India