Effective Date: August 16, 2025
Welcome to Dotook News (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, dotooknews.com (the “Website”), or any services provided through the Website, including content submitted for consideration as a news publisher (collectively, the “Services”), you (“you” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy (available at dotooknews.com/privacy), and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all Users, including visitors, registered users, and contributors. We may update these Terms at our discretion, and changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Use of Services
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to use our Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
2.2 Permitted Use
You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only, unless otherwise agreed in writing. You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
- Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without prior written consent.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, spiders) to access, monitor, or copy content from the Services.
- Engage in any activity that disrupts, interferes with, or harms the Services, including introducing malware or attempting to gain unauthorized access.
2.3 News Publisher Content
As a news publisher (contact: news.dtnmediagroup@gmail.com), we adhere to applicable news platform policies, including transparency requirements. Content published on our Website must:
- Include clear dates, bylines, and information about authors, the publication, and the publisher.
- Provide accurate, lawful content that complies with news platform policies, including prohibitions on dangerous, deceptive, harassing, hateful, or sexually explicit content.
- Clearly disclose any sponsored content or affiliations, ensuring it does not misrepresent itself as independent editorial content.
We reserve the right to reject or remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable news platform policies.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership
All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, videos, and design elements, is owned by Dotook News or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute such content without prior written permission, except as permitted for personal use.
3.2 User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to the Website (e.g., comments, articles, or other materials), you grant Dotook News a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to host, reproduce, distribute, and use such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Services, including submission to news platforms. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
4. Sponsored Content
We may accept sponsored posts or other paid promotional material, subject to our discretion and compliance with news platform policies. Any sponsored content will be clearly disclosed to users as required by applicable laws and policies. For inquiries about sponsored content, please contact news.dtnmediagroup@gmail.com. Pricing and terms for sponsored posts will be provided upon request and are subject to agreement.
5. Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
6. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Dotook News. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third-party sites. Accessing such links is at your own risk.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dotook News, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Services.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dotook News, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Meerut, India.
12. Compliance with Indian IT Rules 2021
As a publisher of news and current affairs content operating in India, we comply with the Indian Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. We may furnish details of our entity to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, as required under Rule 18. We have established a self-regulating mechanism and appointed a Grievance Officer to address complaints. For grievances, please contact news.dtnmediagroup@gmail.com.
13. Contact Information
For questions, feedback, or grievances regarding the Services, please contact us at:
Email: news.dtnmediagroup@gmail.com
Address: [Insert Address, if applicable, or omit if not available]
We aim to respond to all inquiries promptly. For news publisher-related inquiries, please use the above email address.
14. Miscellaneous
- If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Dotook News regarding the use of the Services.
Last Updated: August 16, 2025