Effective Date: 7th March, 2025
Last Updated: 7th March, 2025
Welcome to Morning Kashmir. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, mobile applications, and any other services provided by Morning Kashmir (collectively referred to as “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
- By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use the platform.
- These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Morning Kashmir.
2. Use of Services
A. Permitted Use
- You may use our Services solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
- Our content, including articles, images, videos, and other materials, is intended for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise specified.
B. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without explicit permission.
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the operation of our Services.
- Post or transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or violates the rights of others.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with them.
- Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or extract data from our Services.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- All content published on Morning Kashmir, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Morning Kashmir or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our content without prior written consent.
- Trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on our Services are the property of Morning Kashmir or their respective owners.
4. User Contributions
A. Submission Guidelines
- By submitting content (e.g., comments, photos, videos) to Morning Kashmir, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.
- You represent and warrant that your submission does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
B. Moderation
- We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.
- Morning Kashmir is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of user-submitted content.
5. Subscriptions and Payments
A. Subscription Plans
- Certain features of our Services, such as premium content or newsletters, may require a subscription or payment.
- Subscription fees, billing cycles, and terms will be clearly outlined during the purchase process.
B. Payment Processing
- Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store your payment information.
- You agree to pay all applicable fees and taxes associated with your subscription.
C. Cancellation and Refunds
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
- Refunds, if applicable, will be issued in accordance with our refund policy.
6. Limitation of Liability
- Morning Kashmir and its affiliates, employees, agents, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use our Services.
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
- Any actions taken based on the information provided on our platform.
- Your use of our Services is at your own risk.
7. Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify and hold Morning Kashmir, its employees, agents, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our Services.
- Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
- Your submission of content that infringes upon the rights of others.
8. Modifications to Services
- We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time without prior notice.
- Such changes may occur due to editorial decisions, technical updates, or other operational requirements.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
10. Termination
- We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Services at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including violations of these Terms.
- Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Morning Kashmir
Address: 3rd Floor, Zaz Complex, Residency Road, Srinagar (Near Pick N Choose Supermarket), Kashmir – 190008
Email: editor.morningkashmir@gmail.com
By using Morning Kashmir’s Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.