User Agreement
Please read this agreement carefully before using our services
Important Legal Notice
By accessing or using 10MinutesIndia services, you agree to be bound by this User Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
This User Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User") and 10MinutesIndia ("we," "our," or "us") governing your use of our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, "Services").
By accessing, browsing, or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement and our Privacy Policy. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to this Agreement.
2. Eligibility
To use our Services, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. Users under 18 require parental consent.
Legal Capacity
You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts in your jurisdiction.
Geographic Restrictions
Our Services are available to users in India and other permitted jurisdictions.
Prohibited Users
Individuals previously banned from our Services may not create new accounts.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of our Services, you may need to register for an account. You agree to:
Provide Accurate Information
Supply true, accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain Account Security
Keep your password secure and confidential
Update Information
Promptly update your information if it changes
Single Account
Maintain only one active account unless expressly permitted
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.
4. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Illegal Activities
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Harassment
Harass, abuse, or harm another person
Spam
Send spam or unauthorized commercial communications
Impersonation
Impersonate any person or entity
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
All content available through our Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of 10MinutesIndia or our content suppliers and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
5.2 User Content
By submitting content to our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.
5.3 Copyright Complaints
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact our Grievance Officer with a detailed DMCA notice.
6. Services and Modifications
6.1 Service Description
10MinutesIndia provides digital content including news, educational materials, entertainment content, and related services. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time.
6.2 Service Availability
We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted or error-free. We may perform maintenance and updates that temporarily affect service availability.
7. Fees and Payments
7.1 Free and Paid Services
While many of our Services are free, we may offer premium content or services that require payment. All fees are stated in Indian Rupees and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
7.2 Subscription Services
For subscription-based services, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel your subscription.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by 10MinutesIndia. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
10. Termination
10.1 By User
You may terminate this Agreement at any time by discontinuing use of our Services and closing your account.
10.2 By 10MinutesIndia
We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates this Agreement or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
11.1 No Warranty
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
11.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 10MINUTESINDIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 10MinutesIndia and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and costs and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Services or your violation of this Agreement.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
13.3 Arbitration
For certain disputes, you and 10MinutesIndia agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, we agree to resolve any claims through binding arbitration rather than in court.
14. Changes to This Agreement
We may modify this Agreement from time to time. If we make changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Agreement on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
15. Miscellaneous
15.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and 10MinutesIndia regarding our Services and supersedes any prior agreements.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
15.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this User Agreement, please contact us at:
Legal Department
Email: legal@10minutesindia.com
Phone: +91-XXXXX-XXXXX
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM IST
Registered Office
10MinutesIndia
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh β 221010
India
