Terms and Conditions for News Subscription Service
PREAMBLE
This Terms and Conditions of Service (“Agreement” or “Terms”) is a legally binding contract between Winngoo India Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, having its registered office at No. 45, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600020 (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “Winngoo”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”), and any natural person who subscribes to, accesses, or uses the Winngoo News Subscription Service (hereinafter referred to as the “Subscriber”, “User”, or “You”).
WHEREAS the Company operates a digital platform offering electronic dissemination of curated news, alerts, updates, and announcements via electronic mail and other approved means of communication (hereinafter referred to as “Service”);
AND WHEREAS the Subscriber, being desirous of receiving such news and updates, has voluntarily subscribed to the Service, thereby agreeing to be bound by the terms contained herein;
AND WHEREAS these Terms govern the relationship, obligations, and rights of both the Company and the Subscriber in connection with the use of the Service;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:
1.1. “Company” refers to Winngoo India Private Limited, its successors and permitted assigns.
1.2. “Subscriber” or “User” means any individual who subscribes to or uses the News Subscription Service offered by the Company.
1.3. “Service” refers to the news updates, email notifications, and communications disseminated by the Company to its registered Subscribers.
1.4. “Subscription” means the process by which a User voluntarily provides consent and relevant information to receive the Service.
1.5. “Website” refers to any digital platform operated or managed by the Company, including all its subdomains, applications, and interfaces.
1.6. “Content” refers to any text, article, notice, report, update, or other form of information distributed through the Service.
1.7. “Effective Date” means the date on which the Subscriber accepts these Terms, either by electronic affirmation or by commencing use of the Service.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
2.1. By subscribing to or using the Service, the Subscriber acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.
2.2. If the Subscriber does not agree to these Terms, they must refrain from subscribing to or using the Service.
2.3. The Company reserves the right to amend, modify, or update these Terms at any time, without prior notice, and such changes shall be effective upon publication on the Company’s website.
2.4. Continued use of the Service after such modifications shall constitute deemed acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. ELIGIBILITY
3.1. Subscription to the Service is open only to individuals who are competent to contract under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
3.2. By subscribing, the User represents and warrants that they are at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.
3.3. The Company reserves the right to refuse or terminate subscriptions if any information provided by the Subscriber is found to be inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent.
4. SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS
4.1. The Subscriber shall provide accurate and complete details, including their full name, valid email address, and communication preferences, at the time of subscription.
4.2. Subscriptions may be free or paid, depending on the category of Service as determined by the Company from time to time.
4.3. Upon successful registration, the Subscriber shall receive a confirmation email acknowledging the commencement of the Service.
4.4. The Company reserves the right to introduce, modify, or withdraw any category of subscription at its discretion.
4.5. Subscriptions are non-transferable and may not be assigned or sublicensed to any third party.
5. SUBSCRIBER OBLIGATIONS
5.1. The Subscriber undertakes:
(a) To use the Service solely for personal, non-commercial purposes;
(b) To ensure that all information provided is true, accurate, and up to date;
(c) To refrain from using the Service for unlawful, defamatory, or disruptive purposes;
(d) Not to attempt unauthorized access to the Company’s servers, systems, or communications;
5.1. The Subscriber undertakes:
(a) To use the Service solely for personal, non-commercial purposes;
(b) To ensure that all information provided is true, accurate, and up to date;
(c) To refrain from using the Service for unlawful, defamatory, or disruptive purposes;
(d) Not to attempt unauthorized access to the Company’s servers, systems, or communications;
(e) To promptly notify the Company of any suspected misuse or unauthorized access to their subscription.
5.2. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Service is dependent on external systems, servers, and email networks, and temporary interruptions may occur due to maintenance or technical limitations.
6. COMPANY’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. The Company shall endeavour to deliver periodic news and updates to the Subscriber in a timely and reliable manner.
6.2. The Company may, at its sole discretion, determine the frequency, format, and subject matter of such news communications.
6.3. The Company shall have the right to:
(a) Suspend or terminate a subscription in cases of suspected misuse, fraud, or breach of these Terms;
(b) Modify or discontinue the Service in whole or in part, with or without notice;
(c) Aggregate Subscriber data for analytical or statistical purposes, provided no personally identifiable information is disclosed.
6.4. The Company does not guarantee continuous or error-free operation of the Service, and accepts no liability for communication failures, delays, or omissions.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
7.1. All intellectual property, including trademarks, service marks, logos, designs, graphics, and proprietary information displayed or communicated as part of the Service, are owned by or licensed to the Company.
7.2. The Subscriber shall not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content received through the Service without prior written consent of the Company.
7.3. Unauthorized use of intellectual property shall constitute infringement and may result in civil or criminal proceedings under applicable laws, including the Copyright Act, 1957 and Trade Marks Act, 1999.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY
8.1. The Subscriber acknowledges that by subscribing to the Service, certain personal information is collected and processed by the Company in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.
8.2. The Company undertakes to maintain the confidentiality of all such data and to process it only for legitimate purposes as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
8.3. The Subscriber hereby consents to such collection, storage, and use of data.
9. COMMUNICATION AND DELIVERY OF NEWS UPDATES
9.1. The Service shall primarily deliver updates via email or other electronic means approved by the Company.
9.2. Delivery times and content frequency shall vary depending on editorial discretion and operational constraints.
9.3. The Subscriber acknowledges that emails may occasionally be delayed or filtered by third-party service providers or spam detection systems, and the Company shall not be responsible for such occurrences.
9.4. The Company may include links, references, or attachments in its communications, provided that such inclusions are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.
10. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED USES
10.1. The Subscriber shall not use the Service in any manner that violates applicable laws, infringes upon third-party rights, or disrupts the integrity or security of the Company’s systems.
10.2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Subscriber expressly agrees that they shall not:
(a) Transmit or distribute any content that is unlawful, harmful, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
(b) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any server, database, or communication system of the Company;
(c) Use any automated tools, bots, or scripts to access, subscribe, or extract content from the Service;
(d) Send or forward any portion of the content to others for commercial gain;
(e) Engage in activities that compromise the confidentiality, availability, or integrity of the Service;
(f) Impersonate another person or misrepresent their affiliation with any entity.
10.3. Any violation of this Clause shall entitle the Company to immediately suspend or terminate the Subscriber’s account and pursue appropriate legal remedies under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and related statutes.
11. SUBSCRIPTION FEES AND PAYMENTS
11.1. While the Service may initially be offered free of charge, the Company reserves the right to introduce subscription fees or paid tiers at its discretion.
11.2. All payments, if applicable, shall be made in Indian Rupees (INR) through authorized payment gateways integrated with the Company’s platform.
11.3. The Subscriber agrees to comply with the payment terms, cancellation rules, and refund policies as notified from time to time.
11.4. The Company shall issue appropriate receipts and maintain transaction records in accordance with applicable tax laws, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
11.5. The Subscriber acknowledges that payment details, once submitted, may be processed by third-party service providers under secure and encrypted conditions. The Company shall not be liable for any unauthorized access or misuse by such intermediaries beyond its control.
12. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
12.1. Subscribers may cancel their subscriptions by submitting a written or electronic request through the prescribed channel available on the Company’s platform.
12.2. Refunds, where applicable, shall be governed by the Company’s refund policy, which stipulates that requests made within seven (7) days of payment may be eligible for refund, subject to administrative deductions.
12.3. Refunds shall not be entertained after the lapse of the stipulated period or in cases where the Subscriber has already accessed paid content or benefits.
12.4. The Company shall process approved refunds within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding fifteen (15) business days.
13. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
13.1. The Subscriber represents and warrants that:
(a) All information provided at the time of subscription is true, complete, and accurate;
(b) They have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement;
(c) They shall comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.
13.2. The Company makes no express or implied warranties regarding:
(a) The accuracy or reliability of any news or content provided;
(b) The uninterrupted or error-free delivery of the Service;
(c) The completeness or authenticity of any third-party content or link included in its communications.
13.3. The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
14.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service.
14.2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Company shall not be responsible for:
(a) Any loss or corruption of data;
(b) Delays, interruptions, or failures in electronic communication;
(c) Errors or omissions in any published content;
(d) Unauthorized access to or alteration of transmissions.
14.3. In no event shall the Company’s total liability to the Subscriber exceed the amount paid (if any) for the subscription during the preceding three (3) months.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
15.1. The Subscriber agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
(a) The Subscriber’s use or misuse of the Service;
(b) Violation of these Terms or applicable law;
(c) Infringement of any third-party rights;
(d) Transmission of unlawful or prohibited content through the Service.
15.2. The obligations under this Clause shall survive termination or expiration of the Subscription.
16. TERMINATION
16.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of intention to discontinue the Service.
16.2. The Company reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate a subscription without prior notice in the event of:
(a) Breach of these Terms;
(b) Misuse of the Service;
(c) Non-payment of fees (if applicable);
(d) Legal or regulatory directives requiring such termination.
16.3. Upon termination, the Subscriber’s right to access the Service shall cease, and any data retained by the Company shall be handled in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
17. FORCE MAJEURE
17.1. The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil disturbances, governmental restrictions, power failures, or network outages.
17.2. In such events, the Company shall resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable.
18. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
18.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
18.2. Subject to Clause 19 (Arbitration), the courts at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement.
19. ARBITRATION
19.1. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
19.2. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement of the parties.
19.3. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Chennai, and proceedings shall be conducted in the English language.
19.4. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon both parties.
20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT
20.1. All news, graphics, logos, software, and associated materials provided as part of the Service are protected under the Copyright Act, 1957.
20.2. Unauthorized reproduction, dissemination, or commercial use of such materials shall attract civil and criminal liability under applicable laws.
20.3. The Subscriber may view, download, or store content solely for personal, informational use.
21. NOTICES
21.1. All communications, notices, or complaints under this Agreement shall be sent to:
Winngoo India Private Limited
Legal Department
No. 45, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600020
Email: [Insert email here]
21.2. Notices to the Subscriber shall be sent to the email address registered at the time of subscription.
22. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
22.1. The Subscriber shall ensure that their use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to:
(a) The Information Technology Act, 2000;
(b) The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011;
(c) The Indian Penal Code, 1860; and
(d) Any future amendments or regulations issued thereunder.
22.2. The Company shall cooperate with law enforcement agencies or courts as required under applicable law.
23. DISCLAIMER OF RELATIONSHIP
23.1. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the Subscriber and the Company.
23.2. The Subscriber’s relationship with the Company is purely contractual, limited to receipt of the Service.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY
24.1. This Agreement, read together with the Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or representations.
24.2. If any provision herein is held invalid or unenforceable by a competent authority, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
25. CONTACT AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
25.1. In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Company has designated a Grievance Officer to address user concerns related to content or data.
25.2. Details of the Grievance Officer are as follows:
Grievance Officer: Mr. R. Madhan Kumar
Email: grievance@winngoo.in
Address: Legal Department, Winngoo India Pvt. Ltd., Adyar, Chennai – 600020
25.3. Complaints shall be acknowledged within forty-eight (48) hours and resolved within one month of receipt.
26. ACCEPTANCE
By subscribing to the Winngoo News Subscription Service, the Subscriber expressly acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time.
27. DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE POLICY
27.1. The Company shall retain Subscriber data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required under applicable laws including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Companies Act, 2013.
27.2. The Company may archive communications, logs, and transactional records for audit, regulatory, or compliance purposes.
27.3. Upon termination of the Subscription, the Company may retain minimal identifying information for preventing fraud, complying with tax regulations, or fulfilling legal obligations.
27.4. The Subscriber acknowledges that archived data may not be retrievable once purged through the Company’s automated deletion cycles.
28. ELECTRONIC RECORDS, CONSENT, AND SIGNATURES
28.1. This Agreement is an electronic record in terms of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder. It does not require any physical or digital signature.
28.2. By clicking “Subscribe”, “Agree”, or by accessing any part of the Service, the Subscriber provides valid electronic consent and agrees to be legally bound by this Agreement.
28.3. All electronic communications issued by the Company shall be deemed to have been “delivered” once transmitted to the email address provided by the Subscriber, irrespective of whether the message is opened or read.
29. NEWS ACCURACY, SOURCES, AND EDITORIAL LIABILITY
29.1. The Company utilises internal editorial processes, third-party news sources, publicly available information, and system-generated updates to prepare and distribute content.
29.2. The Company does not guarantee the correctness, authenticity, timeliness, or completeness of any news update or alert.
29.3. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Service is informational in nature and does not constitute professional advice, recommendation, or consultancy of any form.
29.4. The Company shall not be responsible for any reliance placed on the news content, nor for any action or inaction taken by the Subscriber based on such information.
30. ELECTRONIC MARKETING AND OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
30.1. The Subscriber expressly agrees that the Company may send informational notices, promotional alerts, service announcements, feature updates, transactional messages, and administrative communications as part of the Service.
30.2. The Subscriber may opt out of promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided; however, essential service-related communications shall not be discontinued.
30.3. The Company remains compliant with the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR) issued by TRAI.
31. SECURITY SAFEGUARDS AND BREACH RESPONSE
31.1. The Company implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures as required under Rule 8 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011.
31.2. In the event of any data breach or unauthorized access, the Company shall undertake appropriate remedial actions, including:
(a) Internal investigation;
(b) Mitigation measures;
(c) Notification to the Subscriber where legally required;
(d) Compliance with governmental directives.
31.3. The Subscriber acknowledges that despite best efforts, no system is entirely immune from cyber threats, and the Company shall not be liable for breaches beyond its reasonable control.
32. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, INTEGRATIONS, AND LINKS
32.1. The Service may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or resources. Such links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes.
32.2. The Company does not endorse, control, or guarantee the availability, content, or practices of any third party.
32.3. The Subscriber agrees that the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of such third-party services.
33. CONTENT ARCHIVING AND ACCESS LIMITATIONS
33.1. The Company may store previously issued newsletters or updates, but shall not be obligated to provide past editions to Subscribers upon request.
33.2. The Company may modify, delete, or archive old content at its discretion, without prior notice.
33.3. The Subscriber waives any right to claim historical data or content once it has been removed or archived.
34. COMPLIANCE WITH DIGITAL MEDIA ETHICS CODE
34.1. The Company affirms compliance with applicable provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
34.2. In case of grievances, the Subscriber may approach the Company’s Grievance Officer, and escalations may be undertaken in accordance with the regulatory framework.
35. TAXATION AND INVOICING
35.1. Applicable taxes including GST shall be levied on paid subscriptions in accordance with Indian tax laws.
35.2. The Company shall issue tax invoices for paid subscriptions, and Subscribers are responsible for retaining their invoices for accounting or filing purposes.
35.3. The Company shall not be responsible for mismatches or disputes arising from incorrect Subscriber-provided information.
36. SERVICE PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
36.1. The Company shall not be responsible for:
(a) Email delivery failures caused by spam filters, server issues, or network disruptions;
(b) Conflicts with third-party email providers such as Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.;
(c) Loss of access resulting from technological changes, system upgrades, or maintenance.
36.2. The Service is not intended for emergency alerts or real-time news delivery; delays may occur.
37. NON-ASSIGNABILITY
37.1. The Subscriber may not assign, transfer, or delegate any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company. Any attempted assignment without consent shall be null and void.
37. NON-ASSIGNABILITY
37.1. The Subscriber shall not assign, delegate, or transfer their rights or obligations under this Agreement without prior written consent of the Company.
37.2. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Clause shall be void.
38. AUDITS AND LEGAL INSPECTIONS
38.1. The Company reserves the right to conduct internal audits of its systems, databases, and operational processes to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
38.2. The Company may disclose Subscriber information to governmental authorities when required under lawful orders, subpoenas, or statutory obligations.
39. RECORD OF SUBSCRIBER CONSENT
39.1. The Company shall maintain digital evidence of Subscriber consent, subscription logs, timestamps, and metadata for legal and compliance purposes.
39.2. Such records may be used in legal proceedings, regulatory audits, or investigative processes where deemed necessary.
40. SURVIVAL OF CLAUSES
40.1. Clauses pertaining to confidentiality, data retention, indemnity, intellectual property, liability limitations, governing law, jurisdiction, and dispute resolution shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
41. DATA LOCALISATION AND CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS
41.1. The Company stores and processes Subscriber information within servers located in India to the extent feasible.
41.2. In cases where data is processed or stored outside India, the Company shall ensure that such jurisdictions provide comparable data protection standards as required under Indian law.
41.3. The Subscriber consents to such cross-border transfer strictly for operational and service-delivery purposes.
42. COMPLIANCE WITH DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (DPDP ACT), 2023
42.1. The Company undertakes to comply with the provisions of the DPDP Act, 2023, to the extent applicable.
42.2. Subscribers shall have the right to:
(a) Seek correction of inaccurate personal data;
(b) Request erasure of data;
(c) Withdraw consent, subject to service limitations.
42.3. The Company may retain certain data as required under law, even after withdrawal of consent.
43. CONTENT DISSEMINATION STANDARDS
43.1. The Company follows internal editorial processes to verify news sources, but cannot guarantee their accuracy at all times.
43.2. The Company reserves the right to modify, rectify, retract, or update previously issued news updates without prior notice.
43.3. The Company shall not be liable for inadvertent publication of inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete content.
44. SERVICE LEVELS AND MAINTENANCE WINDOWS
44.1. The Company may undertake scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, during which the Service may be partially or fully unavailable.
44.2. The Company shall not be liable for interruptions arising from:
(a) Server downtime,
(b) Data center outages,
(c) Communication failures,
(d) Email provider restrictions.
44.3. Technical issues reported by Subscribers shall be addressed within reasonable turnaround times, based on severity and operational capacity.
45. USER VERIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION
45.1. The Company reserves the right to conduct identity verification or request additional information from Subscribers where legally mandated.
45.2. Failure to provide such information may result in suspension or termination of the Subscription.
45.3. The Company may use automated tools, emails, or OTP systems for authentication.
46. PROHIBITION OF MISUSE OF NEWS CONTENT
46.1. Subscribers shall not:
(a) Misrepresent content published by the Company;
(b) Forward, broadcast, or publish content for commercial gain;
(c) Modify or recreate the content in misleading formats.
46.2. Misuse of content shall attract civil and criminal penalties under applicable laws including the Copyright Act, 1957.
47. ELECTRONIC NEWS ARCHIVES AND ACCESS RIGHTS
47.1. The Company may maintain an archive of certain news updates; however, access to such archives is not guaranteed.
47.2. The Company may charge additional fees for access to historical or premium archives.
48. TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION AND THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
48.1. The Company may integrate with third-party software, APIs, email delivery partners, analytics engines, or cloud service providers.
48.2. The Company shall not be responsible for the actions, failures, or breaches occurring within such third-party systems.
48.3. Continued use of the Service constitutes consent to such integrations.
49. SYSTEM UPDATES AND FEATURE MODIFICATIONS
49.1. The Company may add, remove, or modify Service features, delivery methods, or editorial frameworks at any time.
49.2. Such changes may occur without prior notice and shall not constitute grounds for claims or compensation.
50. PROHIBITION ON AUTOMATED ACCESS
50.1. Subscribers shall not use bots, crawlers, scrapers, or automated systems to access or extract content.
50.2. Any automated access shall be treated as unauthorized intrusion under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
51. GOVERNMENT ORDERS, TAKEDOWN NOTICES, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
51.1. The Company may suspend or delete content or restrict access if required under:
(a) Court orders,
(b) Government notifications,
(c) Law enforcement directives.
51.2. The Company shall not be liable for any loss arising from such compliance actions.
52. RECORD-KEEPING AND AUDIT TRAILS
52.1. The Company may maintain logs of:
(a) Subscription activity,
(b) Email dispatches,
(c) Access patterns,
(d) Consent timestamps.
52.2. Such records may be retained for statutory periods or for defending legal claims.
53. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEVICE & EMAIL SECURITY
53.1. The Subscriber is solely responsible for:
(a) Ensuring email security,
(b) Maintaining updated spam and security configurations,
(c) Protecting devices from malware.
53.2. The Company shall not be liable for unauthorised access to Subscriber accounts caused by compromised devices or email accounts.
54. PROTECTION AGAINST FRAUDULENT SUBSCRIPTIONS
54.1. If a subscription is found to be fraudulent, impersonated, or created using unauthorized data, the Company may terminate it without notice.
54.2. The Company may report such activities to authorities.
55. NEWS ALERT FREQUENCY CONTROL
55.1. The Company may vary the number, frequency, urgency, and content type of news alerts depending on editorial discretion.
55.2. Reduced or increased frequency shall not constitute a deficiency in service.
56. ARCHIVAL OF LEGAL COMMUNICATIONS
56.1. All notices, consents, and legal communications exchanged electronically may be preserved as evidence.
56.2. The Company may store such records in encrypted or compressed formats.
57. DEACTIVATION FOR INACTIVITY
57.1. The Company may deactivate or pause subscriptions if:
(a) Emails repeatedly bounce,
(b) Subscriber becomes unreachable,
(c) Account remains inactive for extended periods.
58. ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
58.1. Subscribers shall not use the news content to:
- Manipulate markets
- Promote misinformation
- Spread defamatory content
- Influence political outcomes
58.2. Any such misuse shall be treated as a material breach.
59. COMPLIANCE WITH FOREIGN LAWS (IF APPLICABLE)
59.1. International Subscribers must ensure compliance with local laws of their jurisdiction.
59.2. The Company shall not be responsible for violations arising from cross-jurisdictional usage.
60. RIGHT TO REFUSE SUBSCRIPTION
60.1. The Company reserves the absolute right to refuse new subscriptions or renewals without assigning any reason.
60.2. Such refusal shall not constitute discrimination or unfair trade practice.
61. OPT-IN AND OPT-OUT CONSENT MECHANISMS
61.1. The Subscriber acknowledges that all subscriptions operate strictly on an opt-in basis.
61.2. The Company shall maintain verifiable records of consent for all Subscribers.
61.3. Opt-out requests shall be processed within a reasonable time; however, statutory, system-critical, or transactional communications cannot be discontinued.
62. SYSTEM MONITORING AND INTERNAL SECURITY CHECKS
62.1. The Company may deploy monitoring tools to track system performance, prevent misuse, and detect suspicious patterns.
62.2. Subscribers consent to such automated security oversight as part of the Service.
63. USER-GENERATED FEEDBACK
63.1. Subscribers may submit suggestions or feedback.
63.2. The Company shall have full rights to use such feedback without any royalty, attribution, or obligation.
64. ACCESS LIMITATIONS DURING HIGH-TRAFFIC EVENTS
64.1. During major news events, technical constraints may limit email delivery speed, and the Company shall not be liable for delays caused due to server congestion.
65. SUBSCRIBER DATA ACCURACY OBLIGATION
65.1. The Subscriber warrants that all submitted information is true, complete, and current.
65.2. The Company shall not be liable for non-delivery caused due to incorrect email IDs or outdated information.
66. RESTRICTION ON MASS FORWARDING
66.1. Subscribers shall not forward or broadcast newsletters on a mass scale.
66.2. Any detected mass distribution may lead to immediate termination.
67. SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING CRITICAL UPDATES
67.1. The Company may send critical alerts about regulatory, system, or security issues, regardless of Subscriber preferences.
67.2. These alerts form an essential part of the Service.
68. SUBSCRIPTION TRANSITION AND MIGRATION
68.1. The Company may migrate Subscribers to updated versions of the Service, revised formats, or advanced communication platforms.
68.2. Such migrations shall not require prior approval unless materially altering the subscription nature.
69. MULTI-DEVICE ACCESS LIMITATIONS
69.1. The Subscription is designed for single-user, personal use.
69.2. Excessive logins or access attempts from multiple devices may trigger security restrictions.
70. DIGITAL SIGNATURE VALIDITY AND EXECUTION
70.1. Any digital acceptance provided by the Subscriber is treated as a valid execution under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
71. COMPANY’S RIGHT TO REFUSE CONTENT DISSEMINATION
71.1. The Company may refuse to disseminate or publish any content that violates:
- (a) Public decency,
- (b) National security regulations,
- (c) Legal prohibitions.
72. SUBSCRIPTION AUTO-EXPIRY
72.1. The Company may automatically expire dormant subscriptions after prolonged inactivity.
72.2. Subscribers may re-subscribe anytime through the official platform.
73. CONTENT DOWNLOAD LIMITATIONS
73.1. News content may only be downloaded or stored for personal use.
73.2. Systematic downloading or scraping shall be treated as unauthorized use.
74. FAIR USAGE POLICY (FUP)
74.1. The Company may impose fair usage limits to ensure optimal system performance for all Subscribers.
74.2. Excessive requests, abnormal interaction patterns, or unusual access volumes may result in temporary throttling or restrictions.
75. SUBSCRIBER CONDUCT RELATING TO PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
75.1. Subscribers shall not use the Service to prepare, publish, circulate, or promote misleading, defamatory, inflammatory, or unlawful statements.
75.2. Any such misuse shall constitute a material breach and may attract civil and criminal liability.
76. INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION
76.1. Subscribers must not intentionally provide false information or misrepresent facts when using the Service.
76.2. If a Subscriber intentionally misrepresents their identity, the Company may:
- (a) suspend or terminate the Subscription;
- (b) notify authorities;
- (c) preserve related records for investigation.
77. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION FOR TECHNICAL UPGRADES
77.1. The Company may temporarily suspend the Service for system upgrades, testing, or patch releases.
77.2. The Company shall not be liable for any loss arising from such suspension.
78. ALGORITHMIC CONTENT CURATION
78.1. The Company may use automated tools or AI-driven mechanisms for selecting, sorting, or prioritising news content.
78.2. The Subscriber acknowledges that automated decisions may influence the type, timing, or frequency of news received.
79. RESTRICTION ON USE FOR FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT PURPOSES
79.1. News content provided by the Company shall not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice.
79.2. The Subscriber agrees not to use the content for:
- (a) securities trading decisions,
- (b) market manipulation,
- (c) influencing investment behaviour.
80. USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL COOKIES (IF APPLICABLE)
80.1. The Website may use cookies or tracking technologies for performance, analytics, or personalization.
80.2. Subscribers consent to such usage as part of accessing the digital platform.
81. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO EMAIL PROVIDERS
81.1. If a Subscriber changes their email ID without updating their subscription details, the Company shall not be responsible for missed communications.
82. PROHIBITION ON CONTENT ALTERATION
82.1. Subscribers shall not modify, rewrite, truncate, or manipulate the news content to misrepresent its meaning.
83. RESTRICTIONS ON SCREENSHOTS AND DISTRIBUTION
83.1. Frequent or large-scale dissemination of screenshots of the news content shall be treated as breach of intellectual property rights.
84. ERRORS ARISING FROM THIRD-PARTY EMAIL SERVERS
84.1. The Company shall not be liable for non-delivery caused due to:
- (a) Microsoft Outlook delays,
- (b) Gmail filters,
- (c) Yahoo mail restrictions,
- (d) Blacklisting by third-party servers.
85. NO WARRANTY FOR NEWS TIMELINESS
85.1. The Company does not warrant that news updates will reach the Subscriber immediately or before public dissemination through other sources.
86. TERMINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY REASONS
86.1. The Company may terminate or restrict any Subscription if required under:
- (a) security concerns,
- (b) government directives,
- (c) judicial orders.
86.2. No compensation shall be payable for such termination.
87. RIGHT TO ISSUE PUBLIC CLARIFICATIONS
87.1. In case of widespread misinformation, the Company may publicly clarify or retract previously issued content.
87.2. Subscribers shall not misinterpret such clarifications as service deficiency.
88. SERVICE RESTRICTION DURING INVESTIGATIONS
88.1. The Company may temporarily restrict access to the Service if the Subscriber is involved in any complaint, dispute, or legal investigation relating to their account.
89. DATA HANDLING IN CASE OF MERGER OR ACQUISITION
89.1. If the Company undergoes restructuring, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, Subscriber data may be transferred to the successor entity.
89.2. The Subscriber consents to such lawful transfer.
90. COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS
90.1. The Company shall not guarantee Service compatibility with:
- (a) Outdated devices,
- (b) Unsupported email software,
- (c) Legacy operating systems.
91. NEWS DELIVERY FORMAT CHANGES
91.1. The Company may modify the visual design, font style, email layout, or structure of newsletters.
91.2. Such changes shall not be treated as service deficiency.
92. RESTRICTION ON USE OF SERVICE FOR MASS RESEARCH
92.1. Using the Service for systematic research, academic scraping, or mass data collection is prohibited without formal authorization.
93. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2019
93.1. The Company operates in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to the extent applicable.
93.2. The Service, being informational, is not categorized as an essential “product or service” under the Act.
94. RIGHT TO MODIFY SUBSCRIPTION STRUCTURE
94.1. The Company may introduce new subscription plans, revise pricing, or discontinue free tiers.
94.2. Continued use implies acceptance of such changes.