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These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Founders News platform (the “Platform”), which is an initiative by Ashnet Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (“Ashnet Consulting Pvt Ltd”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access or use the Platform.
1. User Accounts and Content
1.1. Registration: You may register for an account on the Platform to submit content (your “Content”). During registration, you will be required to provide certain information about yourself. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of such information.
1.2. Content Submission: You may submit articles and other content (“Content”) to the Platform. You represent and warrant that you are the sole author and owner of the Content, or that you have all necessary rights and licenses to submit the Content to the Platform.
1.3. Content Review: All Content submitted to the Platform will be reviewed by our team before publication. We reserve the right to edit, remove, or delete any Content at any time and for any reason, without notice. We are not obligated to publish any Content you submit.
1.4. Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content of your submissions and any consequences arising from them. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ashnet Consulting Pvt Ltd from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or in connection with your Content, including, without limitation, claims of intellectual property infringement, defamation, or negligence.
1.5. Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit Content that is:
- Sexually suggestive or harassing.
- Racially, ethnically, or religiously discriminatory.
- Abusive, threatening, or defamatory.
- False, misleading, or deceptive.
- Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Promotes illegal activity or violence.
- Controversial or inflammatory in nature.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1. The Platform: The Platform and all content and materials on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and other information (collectively, the “Materials”), are the property of Ashnet Consulting Pvt Ltd or its licensors. You are granted a non-exclusive, limited license to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial use only.
2.2. Your Content: You retain all ownership rights to your Content. However, by submitting your Content to the Platform, you grant Ashnet Consulting a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and translate your Content in connection with the Platform and our business.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE PLATFORM AND ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT ON THE PLATFORM ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ASHNET CONSULTING PVT LTD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND SECURITY. ASHNET CONSULTING PVT LTD DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR ERROR-FREE.
4. Limitation of Liability
ASHNET CONSULTING PVT LTD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF ASHNET CONSULTING PVT LTD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT SUBMITTED BY YOU OR OTHERS.
5. Term and Termination
These Terms will remain in full force and effect while you use the Platform. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. You may also terminate your account at any time.
6. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
7. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ashnet Consulting Pvt Ltd with respect to your use of the Platform.
8. Changes to the Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Platform. You are responsible for checking the Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@thefoundersnews.com
Please note that by submitting Content to the Platform, you agree to the following additional terms:
- Content Review: You acknowledge that all Content submitted to the Platform will be reviewed by our team before publication. This review process may take some time.
- No Guarantee of Publication: We reserve the right to edit, remove, or delete any Content at any time and for any reason, without notice. We are not obligated to publish any Content you submit.
Content Ownership and Responsibility:
- Originality: You warrant that your Content is original and does not infringe on the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party. You are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions or licenses for any third-party content you include in your submissions.
- Accuracy and Verification: You are responsible for the accuracy and verification of all information included in your Content. Ashnet Consulting Pvt Ltd will not be held liable for any inaccuracies or misleading information published on the Platform.
- Dispute Resolution: You agree to be solely responsible for any disputes arising from your Content, including claims of defamation or intellectual property infringement. Ashnet Consulting Pvt Ltd will not be a party to any such dispute.
Content Guidelines:
- Respectful Communication: All Content submitted to the Platform must be respectful and professional in tone. Avoid using abusive language, personal attacks, or discriminatory language.
- Focus on Entrepreneurship: The Founders News is dedicated to providing valuable insights and resources for entrepreneurs. Content should be relevant to the startup and business world.
- No Sensitive Content: The Platform prohibits the submission of content that is sexually suggestive, violent, hateful, or promotes illegal activity.
We encourage you to submit high-quality, informative content that will benefit the entrepreneur community.
By submitting Content to The Founders News, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions.