🗞️ Desh Ki Khabar

Welcome to Desh Ki Khabar! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Desh Ki Khabar mobile application ("App," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Desh Ki Khabar, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this App.
• By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
• If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

• To use certain features, you must register using Google Authentication.
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You must manually select your location (state, district, sub-district, village).

3.2 Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized account access.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Posting prohibited content
• Repeated community guideline violations

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 News Posting

When you create and submit news content, you agree that:

• You own or have the right to post the content (text, images, videos).
• The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the App.

4.2 Content Moderation

• All news submissions are subject to administrator review and approval.
• We reserve the right to reject any content for any reason.
• Approval decisions are final and at our sole discretion.
• You will be notified of the status (pending, approved, rejected) of your submissions.

4.3 Anonymous Posting

• You may choose to post news anonymously.
• Your identity will be hidden from all users except administrators.
• You remain legally responsible for anonymous content.
• Administrators can view your identity for moderation and legal compliance purposes.

4.4 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to post content that:

• Is false, misleading, or constitutes fake news
• Violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or promotes violence
• Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit
• Harasses, threatens, or bullies individuals or groups
• Contains personal information of others without consent
• Promotes illegal activities or substances
• Contains spam, advertising, or promotional content (unless authorized)
• Includes malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Impersonates any person or entity
• Interferes with the proper functioning of the App

4.5 Reporting Content

• Users can report content that violates these Terms.
• All reports are reviewed by administrators.
• False or malicious reporting may result in account suspension.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Rights

• The App, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by Desh Ki Khabar.
• Our trademarks, logos, and brand features are protected by intellectual property laws.
• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

5.2 User Content Rights

• You retain ownership of the content you post.
• By posting, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content.
• This license continues even if you delete your account for content that has been shared or distributed.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Community Guidelines

8. Following and Social Features

• You can follow and unfollow other users.
• Following relationships are public information.
• Users can see who follows them and whom they follow.
• We reserve the right to limit or remove social features at our discretion.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

• The App is provided "as is" and "as available."
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service.
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time without notice.

9.2 Content Accuracy

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content.
• News content is provided by users and reflects their views, not ours.
• You are responsible for verifying information before relying on it.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Desh Ki Khabar, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your content or conduct
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

11. Third-Party Services

• The App uses Google Authentication and Firebase services.
• Third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies.
• We are not responsible for third-party services or content.
• Links to external websites are provided for convenience only.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date.
• We will notify you through the App or via email.
• Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
• If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using the App.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

• You may delete your account at any time through the App settings.
• Please refer to our Data Deletion Policy for information on data removal.

13.2 By Us

• We may suspend or terminate your account immediately for Terms violations.
• We may terminate your account with or without notice for any reason.
• Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.

13.3 Effect of Termination

• Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, liability limitations).
• Approved news content may remain visible after account deletion (anonymized).

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
• Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [Your City, State].
• You agree to first attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Desh Ki Khabar.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translated versions are for convenience only.

16. Contact Information

17. Acknowledgment

By using Desh Ki Khabar, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You are at least 13 years old
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You understand that content is user-generated and moderated
• You accept the risks associated with using social platforms