Terms and Conditions of Use
Effective Date: 17-08-2025
Welcome to Varkala News. By accessing or using our website, mobile app, or any related services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Varkala News, you agree to these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Services Provided
Varkala News offers news articles, reports, photographs, videos, and other media content for informational purposes. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our services.
3. User Responsibilities
When using our platform, you agree to:
Provide accurate and truthful information if registering or subscribing.
Not engage in unlawful, abusive, or harmful activities.
Not post or distribute defamatory, obscene, or infringing content.
Respect the intellectual property rights of others.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on Varkala News (text, images, graphics, videos, logos, etc.) is owned by or licensed to us and protected under copyright laws.
You may not copy, distribute, modify, or republish any content without our prior written permission.
You may share our news content for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.
5. User-Generated Content
Any comments, feedback, or materials submitted by you may be used by Varkala News for editorial or promotional purposes.
You are solely responsible for the content you submit, and it must not violate laws or infringe on third-party rights.
We are not obligated to monitor all user submissions, but we reserve the right to do so.
We have the right to remove or edit user submissions that violate the terms.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting such sites is at your own risk.
We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party websites linked from our platform.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Varkala News content is provided “as is” for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information.
We do not guarantee that our services will be free from viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Varkala News shall not be liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) arising from your use or inability to use our services.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or other liabilities that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
9. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services without notice if you violate these Terms & Conditions or applicable laws.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
12. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Email: info@varkalanews.com
