ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः | सर्वे भद्रान्नि पश्यन्तु, माँ कश्चिद्-दुःख-भाग-भवेत् ||     ॐ शांतिः शांतिः शांतिः                                                                   राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ शताब्दी वर्ष (विक्रम संवत 1982–2082)                                                                  

Terms and Conditions

Welcome to vskuttarakhand.com (“Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, content, services, and any related features provided through this platform.

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

1. Overview of the Website

vskuttarakhand.com is a digital news, cultural, and informational platform providing articles, updates, opinions, and educational content related to Uttarakhand, social initiatives, culture, and public interest topics. The Website allows users to access information, read articles, and engage with published content.

2. Eligibility

By using this Website, you confirm that:

You are at least 13 years of age.
You will use the Website only for lawful purposes.
You agree not to misuse or interfere with the Website’s functionality.

If you are under 18, you should access the Website under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

3. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Publish or share unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or misleading content.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
Copy, scrape, reproduce, or distribute content without permission.
Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to extract data.
Disrupt website operations or attempt security testing without authorization.

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to users who violate these Terms.

4. Content and Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including articles, text, images, graphics, branding, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to vskuttarakhand.com unless otherwise stated.

You may:

View and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

Modify, reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Remove copyright notices or branding.

5. User Submissions and Comments

If the Website allows comments, messages, or submissions:

You retain ownership of your content.
You grant us a non-exclusive license to display, publish, or moderate such content.
You confirm that you have the legal right to share any submitted material.

We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies.

6. Accuracy of Information

The Website aims to provide accurate and updated information; however:

Content is provided for informational purposes only.
We do not guarantee completeness or accuracy at all times.
Opinions expressed in articles belong to individual authors and may not reflect our official position.

7. External Links and Third-Party Services

The Website may include links to third-party platforms such as social media or external websites.
We are not responsible for:

Content or policies of external websites.
Any damages arising from third-party services.

Users should review third-party terms and privacy policies separately.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Website may involve collection of certain data such as analytics or contact details. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how your information is collected, used, and protected.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We do not guarantee:

Continuous availability or uninterrupted access.
Error-free content or technical performance.
Specific outcomes from using information on the Website.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
We are not responsible for data loss, technical failures, or reliance on published content.

11. Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate access to the Website if you:

Violate these Terms,
Engage in unlawful activity,
Attempt to harm the Website or other users.

You may stop using the Website at any time.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect operational, legal, or policy changes. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of competent courts within India.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms, you may contact us through the Contact page available on the Website.

By continuing to use vskuttarakhand.com, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.