TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: 1st August 2025

Welcome to Digital India Times (www.digitalindiatimes.com). These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of this website, including all content, services, newsletters, and digital products offered by Digital India Times.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About Digital India Times

Digital India Times is an independent digital media platform that publishes news, analysis, features, and commentary related to:

• digital governance
• technology policy
• digital transformation
• emerging technologies
• startups and innovation
• public policy and industry developments

The website is operated from India.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, users confirm that they:

• are at least 18 years old or accessing the website under parental supervision
• agree to comply with these Terms
• agree to comply with applicable laws of India

Digital India Times reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

3. Use of Website

Users may access Digital India Times for personal, informational, and non-commercial use.

Users agree not to:

• reproduce or republish content without permission
• use automated systems to scrape or harvest content
• distribute spam or malicious software
• attempt unauthorized access to the website’s servers or databases
• disrupt website functionality

Violation of these conditions may result in suspension or termination of access.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Digital India Times including:

• news articles
• analysis and reports
• graphics and infographics
• logos and branding
• images and videos
• data compilations

are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated, all rights are owned by Digital India Times.

Users may:

• share article links
• quote short excerpts with attribution

Users may not:

• reproduce entire articles
• republish content commercially
• copy large portions of content

without prior written permission.

5. Editorial Independence

Digital India Times maintains editorial independence.

Opinions expressed in articles, interviews, or commentary belong to the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publication.

6. Advertising and Sponsored Content

Digital India Times may display:

• advertisements
• sponsored content
• affiliate links
• promotional partnerships

Such content will be clearly identified where applicable.

Advertising partners may include Google AdSense and other advertising networks.

Digital India Times does not guarantee or endorse products or services advertised by third parties.

7. Third-Party Links

Articles may include links to third-party websites for reference or informational purposes.

Digital India Times is not responsible for:

• the accuracy of third-party content
• privacy policies of external websites
• services offered by third parties

Users access such websites at their own discretion.

8. User Communications

If users submit comments, messages, feedback, or articles to Digital India Times, they grant the website a non-exclusive right to publish or display such submissions.

Digital India Times reserves the right to:

• moderate comments
• remove inappropriate or unlawful content
• block users who violate community guidelines.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

All information on Digital India Times is provided for informational purposes.

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee:

• completeness
• reliability
• real-time accuracy of all information

Users rely on published information at their own discretion.

10. Limitation of Liability

Digital India Times shall not be liable for any damages including:

loss of data

• loss of profits
• business interruption
• indirect or consequential losses

arising from the use of this website.

11. Compliance with Indian Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, including:

Information Technology Act, 2000

IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in [Hyderabad / New Delhi].

12. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms:

Digital India Times
Email: editor@digitalindiatimes.com

Website: www.digitalindiatimes.com