LAST MODIFIED: February 13, 2026
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms listed below shall be interpreted and construed with the specific meanings assigned to them herein:
- “Agreement” means these Terms and Conditions, including all schedules, appendices, and incorporated policies;
- “Content” shall be construed broadly to include every category of information, data, and materials accessible via the Website infrastructure, encompassing written and textual works, still and moving images, photographic content, graphic illustrations, video productions, sound recordings, musical compositions, software applications and code, electronic correspondence, taxonomic tags, metadata, and any other materials regardless of format or medium;
- “Intellectual Property Rights” includes all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, domain names, design rights, database rights, trade secrets, goodwill, and other intellectual property rights, registered or unregistered;
- “Services” means the news aggregation, publishing, and information services provided through the Website;
- “User,” “You,” “Your” means any individual or legal entity accessing or using the Website;
- “We,” “Us,” “Our,” “Company” means NewsTides, a news platform operated from Gurugram, Haryana, India;
- “Website” means www.newstides.com and all associated subdomains, applications, and digital properties operated by NewsTides.
1.2 All statutory references include such provisions as subsequently amended, re-enacted, consolidated, or replaced;
1.3 Section headings are included solely for ease of reference and shall have no bearing on the construction or interpretation of this Agreement;
2. ACCEPTANCE AND BINDING NATURE OF AGREEMENT
2.1 These Terms and Conditions form a binding legal contract between You and NewsTides, regulating Your use of and access to the Website and all associated Services;
2.2 By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, you hereby represent, warrant, and covenant that:
(a) You have read, understood, and unconditionally accept all terms, conditions, and obligations set forth herein;
(b) You possess the legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement;
(c) You are not prohibited by applicable law from accessing or using the Website;
(d) You shall ensure that Your use of the Website conforms to all laws and regulations governing Your geographic location;
2.3 If you do not agree to all provisions of these Terms and Conditions, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and must immediately terminate any such use;
2.4 Additional terms and conditions may apply to specific features, services, or Content available through the Website. Such supplementary terms shall be deemed incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
3.1 NewsTides operates as a digital news publication platform providing curated news coverage across the following categories:
(a) Business and Economic News;
(b) Technology and Innovation News;
(c) Lifestyle and Wellness News;
(d) Entertainment and Cultural News;
(e) Environmental and Sustainability News;
(f) Political and Governmental News;
(g) Crime, Legal, and Public Safety News.
3.2 The Company’s stated mission is to deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive news coverage to inform and engage readers with significant global developments.
3.3 NewsTides retains the unrestricted right to alter, suspend, terminate, or restrict any feature or aspect of the Services at its sole discretion, without advance notification or incurring any liability;
4. USER OBLIGATIONS AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT
4.1 Permitted Use
Contingent upon Your full compliance with this Agreement, NewsTides grants You a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to access the Website solely for legitimate personal, non-commercial purposes;
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You expressly covenant and agree that you shall not:
(a) Engage in any unlawful activity through the Website or use it in breach of any laws, rules, or regulations applicable at any governmental level;
(b) Violate or infringe upon the Intellectual Property Rights of NewsTides or any third party;
(c) Upload, transmit, or distribute any materials containing malicious code, including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, malware, ransomware, or any other harmful software, files, or programming designed to damage, disrupt, disable, or compromise computer systems, software applications, hardware components, or network infrastructure;
(d) Participate in any activity that interferes with, impedes, or prevents other Users from accessing or enjoying the Website;
(e) Endeavor to obtain unauthorized access to the Website or its infrastructure, or tamper with, damage, or disrupt any servers, computer systems, or databases associated with or supporting the Website;
(f) Launch any form of cyberattack against the Website, including denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, network flooding, email bombing, or system crash attempts;
(g) Otherwise seek to disrupt, impair, or compromise the normal operation or functionality of the Website;
(h) Utilize robots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers, or any automated software or systems to access the Website unless expressly permitted in writing by NewsTides;
(i) Copy, replicate, reproduce, sell, resell, distribute, or commercially exploit any part of the Website, its Content, or Your access rights to the Website;
(j) Falsely represent yourself as, or pretend to be, NewsTides, any of its employees, another User, or any other individual or organization;
(k) Publish, post, upload, distribute, or disseminate any defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, profane, threatening, or unlawful material or information;
(l) Employ framing technology or methods to surround or embed any of NewsTides’ trademarks, logos, or proprietary content without express written permission;
4.3 NewsTides retains the exclusive right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether any behavior breaches this Agreement and to implement appropriate measures, including immediate termination of access without prior notification.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1 Ownership
All materials, features, and functions provided on or through the Website, including text, graphics, images, videos, audio files, logos, icons, software, and their collective arrangement (together, “Company Content”), are the sole property of NewsTides or its content licensors and remain protected by India’s intellectual property legal framework and internationally, including copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret legislation.
5.2 Trademarks
The name “NewsTides,” its logo, and all associated brand names, logos, product designations, service identifiers, designs, visual elements, trade dress, and slogans constitute trademarks or service marks owned by NewsTides, its affiliates, or licensors. Use of these marks requires the Company’s prior written authorization.
Any third-party brand names, logos, product or service designations, designs, and taglines featured on the Website remain the exclusive property of their respective trademark holders.
5.3 Limited License Grant
Provided You remain in strict compliance with all terms of this Agreement, the Company confers upon You a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to access and view Company Content solely for Your own personal, non-commercial use.
This license does not include any right to:
(a) Alter, copy, disseminate, develop derivative works from, publicly exhibit, publicly perform, republish, download, retain, or transmit any Company Content, unless explicitly authorized in this Agreement.
(b) Utilize Company Content for commercial purposes or for public exhibition, whether commercial or non-commercial in nature;
(c) Delete, modify, or conceal any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notifications appearing in or on Company Content.
5.4 User Submissions
If you submit, transmit, upload, or otherwise make available any content, materials, information, news tips, story ideas, comments, feedback, or suggestions to NewsTides through any means, including but not limited to email correspondence to support@newstides.com, contact forms, or any other submission mechanism (collectively, “User Submissions”), you hereby:
(a) Confer upon the Company and its affiliates a global, permanent, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid, non-exclusive, assignable, and sublicensable authorization to utilize, duplicate, alter, adapt, publish, translate, develop derivative works from, disseminate, perform, and exhibit such User Submissions in any existing or future media format, whether in whole or in part, for any purpose;
(b) Represent and warrant that:
(i) You own or otherwise control all rights to the User Submissions;
(ii) The User Submissions are accurate and not misleading;
(iii) The Company’s use and publication of the User Submissions will not infringe upon any rights or cause harm to any individual or organization;
(iv) You have obtained all necessary permissions, releases, and licenses from all persons or entities identified in or implicated by the User Submissions;
(c) Acknowledge and agree that the Company has no obligation to use, publish, or compensate You for any User Submissions;
(d) Waive any and all moral rights you may have in such User Submissions.
6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND HYPERLINKS
6.1 The Website may contain links, references, or pointers to third-party websites, resources, content, products, or services (“Third-Party Materials”) that are not owned, controlled, operated, or maintained by NewsTides.
6.2 The Company provides such Third-Party Materials solely as a convenience to Users and does not examine, approve, oversee, endorse, guarantee, or provide any assurances regarding Third-Party Materials.
6.3 You acknowledge and agree that:
(a) NewsTides bears no responsibility or liability, whether direct or indirect, for any harm, damages, loss, or liability arising from or related to Your use of or dependence upon any Third-Party Materials;
(b) You access and use Third-Party Materials solely at Your own risk and under the terms and conditions governing such Third-Party Materials;
(c) The Company makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or availability of Third-Party Materials.
6.4 The inclusion of any link or reference to Third-Party Materials does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with NewsTides.
7. NEWS SUBMISSIONS, ADVERTISING, AND COMMERCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
7.1 News Submissions
(a) NewsTides may, in its sole discretion, accept unsolicited news submissions, story ideas, or editorial contributions from Users or third parties;
(b) To submit content for consideration, you must contact support@newstides.com with “add-news” included in the subject line;
(c) You acknowledge and agree that:
(i) All submissions are subject to the Company’s absolute editorial discretion;
(ii) The Company reserves the right to accept, reject, edit, modify, or adapt any submission without providing reasons;
(iii) Submission does not create any obligation on the Company to publish or otherwise use the submitted content;
(iv) Unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement executed by an authorized representative of NewsTides, no compensation shall be due for unsolicited submissions;
(v) All User Submissions are subject to Section 5.4 hereof.
7.2 Advertising and Commercial Partnerships
(a) All advertising opportunities, sponsorships, partnerships, and other commercial arrangements are subject to separate written agreements and the Company’s advertising policies;
(b) Inquiries regarding advertising shall be directed to support@newstides.com with “advertisement” in the subject line;
(c) The Company reserves the right to reject any advertising or partnership proposal in its sole and absolute discretion.
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
8.1 TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE, ALONG WITH ALL SERVICES, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS THEREIN, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
8.2 THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OF ANY OTHER TYPE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
(a) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-VIOLATION OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS;
(b) WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE;
(c) WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, VIRUS-FREE, OR ERROR-FREE;
(d) WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, OR CURRENCY OF ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR MATERIALS PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.
8.3 The Company does not warrant that:
(a) The Website will satisfy Your needs or fulfil Your expectations;
(b) Access to the Website will be continuous, uninterrupted, timely, or secure;
(c) Any defects, errors, or bugs will be corrected;
(d) The Website or its hosting servers are free from viruses, malware, or other harmful elements.
8.4 While the Company endeavors to provide accurate and reliable news coverage, you acknowledge that:
(a) News content is provided for general informational purposes only;
(b) Content may contain inaccuracies, errors, omissions, or outdated information;
(c) You should not rely solely on information obtained from the Website for making decisions without independent verification;
(d) The Company offers no warranties or representations about the precision, thoroughness, or dependability of news content provided.
8.5 Certain jurisdictions prohibit the exclusion of specific warranties. Therefore, some of the foregoing exclusions may not be applicable to You where restricted by applicable law.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1 TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NEWSTIDES, ITS CORPORATE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS, OR CONTENT PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE “COMPANY PARTIES”) BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE HARM OR DAMAGES, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
(a) LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES;
(b) LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO REPUTATION;
(c) COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
(d) DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES;
(e) DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY CONDUCT, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE;
(f) DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT;
(g) DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES,
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, CONTRACT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY PARTIES HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
9.2 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY PARTIES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS STEMMING FROM OR CONNECTED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE HIGHER OF:
(a) THE TOTAL SUM, IF ANY, THAT YOU PAID TO NEWSTIDES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE EVENT TRIGGERING THE CLAIM; OR
(b) ONE HUNDRED INDIAN RUPEES (INR 100.00).
9.3 The limitations described in this Section 9 shall continue to apply regardless of whether any limited remedy stated herein has failed to achieve its essential purpose.
9.4 Certain jurisdictions prohibit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the aforementioned limitations or exclusions may not be enforceable against You where restricted by applicable law.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and protect the Company Parties against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses, and costs (including reasonable litigation expenses and attorney fees) arising out of or connected to:
(a) Your access to or use of the Website or Services;
(b) Your non-compliance with any clause of this Agreement;
(c) Your violation of any applicable law, third-party right, or regulation, including, without limitation, any Intellectual Property Right, privacy right, or confidentiality obligation;
(d) Any User Submissions You provide or transmit through the Website;
(e) Any negligent, intentional, or illegal conduct by You or any individual accessing the Website through Your credentials or device;
(f) Any dispute between You and any third party arising from Your use of the Website.
10.2 The Company retains the right, at its own cost, to take over the exclusive defense and management of any matter that would otherwise be subject to Your indemnification, and You shall fully cooperate with the Company in presenting any available defenses.
10.3 Your indemnification obligations under this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement and Your use of the Website.
11. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
11.1 The collection, use, storage, and disclosure of Your personal information is governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
11.2 By accessing the Website, you confirm that you have reviewed and comprehended the Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
11.3 The Company employs cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookie Policy. Your ongoing use of the Website signifies your agreement to the deployment of such technologies in compliance with the Cookie Policy.
11.4 You acknowledge and agree that:
(a) Internet transmissions are never completely private or secure;
(b) Any information or communication you transmit via the Website may be viewed or captured by others, regardless of whether a particular transmission displays an encryption notice.
(c) The Company is unable to guarantee and does not warrant the security of data sent through the Website.
12. USER ACCOUNTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
12.1 Certain features of the Website, including newsletter subscriptions, may require you to register for an account or provide personal information.
12.2 If You register for an account or subscribe to any service, You represent, warrant, and covenant that:
(a) All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete;
(b) You agree to maintain and immediately update such information to keep it correct, up-to-date, and complete;
(c) You will maintain the security and confidentiality of any login credentials;
(d) You must immediately notify the Company if you discover any unapproved entry into your account or any other compromise of security.
12.3 You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under Your account or subscription, whether or not You authorized such activities.
12.4 You may unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time by:
(a) Following the unsubscribe instructions contained in the relevant email communications; or
(b) Contacting the Company at support@newstides.com.
13. GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS AND GOVERNING LAW
13.1 Geographic Restrictions
(a) NewsTides is operated from BPTP Amstoria, Sector-102, Gurugram, Haryana – 122006, India;
(b) The Company makes no representation that the Website or Content is appropriate, lawful, or available for use in all geographic locations;
(c) Access to the Website from territories where the Website or any Content is illegal or prohibited is expressly forbidden;
(d) Should you access the Website from a jurisdiction outside India, you do so on your own accord and are entirely responsible for adhering to applicable local laws.
13.2 Governing Law
(a) This Agreement and all disputes or claims originating from or pertaining to it or its subject matter shall be controlled by and interpreted according to Indian law, disregarding any conflict of law rules;
(b) The UN Convention on Contracts does not apply to this Agreement for the International Sale of Goods.
13.3 Jurisdiction and Venue
Subject to the arbitration provisions outlined in Section 14, You irrevocably and unconditionally consent to the sole jurisdiction of the courts in Gurugram, Haryana, India, for resolving any disputes stemming from or connected to this Agreement or Your use of the Website.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
14.1 Informal Resolution
Before commencing any formal legal action, you agree to first seek resolution of any dispute, controversy, or claim stemming from or connected to this Agreement or your use of the Website (each, a “Dispute”) informally by reaching out to the Company at support@newstides.com with a comprehensive description of the Dispute and the remedy requested.
14.2 Good Faith Negotiations
Upon receipt of notice of a Dispute, the parties shall negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days to attempt to resolve the Dispute amicably.
14.3 Binding Arbitration
(a) If the parties cannot resolve the Dispute through informal negotiations within thirty (30) days, the Dispute will be conclusively settled through binding arbitration managed in Gurugram, Haryana, India;
(b) The arbitration proceedings shall follow the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended;
(c) The arbitration will be overseen by one arbitrator mutually chosen by the parties or, if no agreement is reached within fifteen (15) days, appointed pursuant to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996;
(d) The language of the arbitration shall be English;
(e) The arbitrator’s decision shall be conclusive and binding on the parties and may be recorded as a judgment in any court with proper jurisdiction.
(f) Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration, except that the arbitrator may allocate fees and costs to the winning party as permitted by law.
14.4 Exceptions
Regardless of the above, either party may pursue injunctive or other equitable remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the existing or anticipated infringement, misappropriation, or breach of a party’s Intellectual Property Rights.
14.5 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER SOLELY IN AN PERSONAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PROPOSED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
15. MODIFICATIONS TO AGREEMENT AND SERVICES
15.1 Amendment of Terms
(a) The Company reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify, amend, or revise this Agreement at any time;
(b) Modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the revised Agreement on the Website with an updated “LAST MODIFIED” date;
(c) By your ongoing access and use of the Website after any changes to the Agreement have been published, you acknowledge that you have understood, reviewed, and consented to follow the updated terms and conditions.
(d) It is your responsibility to review this Agreement periodically for changes.
(e) If you do not agree to any modification, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Website.
15.2 Modifications to Services
The Company reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice or liability, to:
(a) Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any Service or Content, either temporarily or permanently;
(b) Establish usage constraints on particular features or block entry to selected sections or the complete Website;
(c) Change the availability and features of the Website.
16. TERMINATION
16.1 Termination by Company
The Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, immediately terminate or suspend your ability to use the Website in whole or in part, whether with or without providing a reason or prior notification, and with or without liability, including but not limited to:
(a) Failure to comply with or infringement of any term contained in this Agreement.
(b) Conduct that the Company believes violates applicable law or is harmful to other Users, third parties, or the Company’s business interests;
(c) Extended periods of inactivity;
(d) Any other reason or no reason at all.
16.2 Effect of Termination
(a) Upon termination or suspension of Your access, Your right to use the Website shall immediately cease;
(b) You acknowledge that the Company shall not be liable to You or any third party for any termination or suspension of access;
(c) Termination shall not relieve You of any obligations or liabilities accrued prior to termination.
16.3 Survival
Any terms within this Agreement that are intended to remain effective beyond its conclusion will stay enforceable, covering, among other things, proprietary rights, exclusions of warranties, indemnity requirements, liability caps, mechanisms for resolving disputes, and this continuity clause itself.
17. GENERAL PROVISIONS
17.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, along with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Disclaimer, and Refund & Return Policy (collectively termed the “Associated Policies”), forms the full contractual arrangement between You and NewsTides pertaining to the Website and overrides all earlier or simultaneous understandings, exchanges, and offers, whether spoken or in writing, between You and the Company.
17.2 Severability
In the event that a competent judicial authority or arbitrator finds any term of this Agreement to be void, illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such term will be altered minimally to achieve enforceability and validity while retaining its intended meaning, or should such alteration be unfeasible, that term will be separated from this Agreement. The balance of the provisions shall retain their complete legal force and applicability.
17.3 No Waiver
(a) The Company’s decision not to exercise any entitlement or term within this Agreement will not be interpreted as a relinquishment of that entitlement or term.
(b) Should the Company choose not to act upon any infringement or failure under these terms, such forbearance does not constitute acceptance of later infringements or failures.
(c) Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of NewsTides to be effective.
17.4 Assignment
(a) Without first securing the Company’s written permission, you cannot convey, pass on, or authorize another party to assume any of your rights or duties stipulated in this Agreement.
(b) Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void;
(c) The Company retains unrestricted authority to transfer, allocate, or entrust its entitlements and responsibilities under this Agreement to any party.
(d) This Agreement will be legally enforceable against and provide advantages to both parties, along with their future successors and authorized transferees.
17.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
The terms contained within this Agreement are designed exclusively for the parties executing it and their respective successors and approved assignees, and nothing contained herein, whether explicit or implicit, shall bestow upon any outside individual or entity any legal or fair rights, privileges, or remedies of any kind.
17.6 Force Majeure
The Company will not be held responsible for any inability to fulfill or postponement of its obligations under this Agreement resulting from events outside its reasonable authority, encompassing without limitation natural disasters, armed conflicts, terrorist activities, civil unrest, trade restrictions, governmental or military actions, blazes, inundations, unforeseen incidents, labor disputes, or inadequate supply of transport services, fuel, power, workforce, or raw materials.
17.7 Relationship of Parties
No provision within this Agreement will be interpreted as establishing a business partnership, collaborative enterprise, representative arrangement, franchising agreement, sales agency, or employer-employee relationship between You and the Company. You possess no power to generate or receive any proposals or statements representing the Company.
17.8 Language
This Agreement was drafted in English. Should any discrepancy arise between the English text and any translated version, the English text will take precedence to the fullest extent allowed under relevant legal requirements.
17.9 Electronic Communications
Through Your access to the Website, You authorize the Company to send You digital correspondence. You acknowledge that all contracts, notifications, revelations, and additional messages delivered to You by the Company in electronic format fulfil any statutory obligation requiring written documentation.
17.10 Interpretation
Within the context of this Agreement: (a) the terms “include,” “includes,” and “including” will be understood as implying “but not restricted to”; (b) the term “or” is intended to be inclusive rather than exclusive; and (c) the expressions “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto,” and “hereunder” pertain to the entirety of this Agreement.
18. CONTACT INFORMATION
18.1 All notices, inquiries, complaints, or other communications regarding this Agreement or the Website shall be directed to:
NewsTides
BPTP Amstoria, Sector – 102
Gurugram, Haryana – 122006
INDIA
Email: support@newstides.com
Business Hours:
Monday through Saturday,
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Indian Standard Time / GMT +5:30)
18.2 For specific matters:
- Advertising Inquiries: Include “advertisement” in the email subject line
- News Submissions: Include “add-news” in the email subject line
- General Support: Direct correspondence to support@newstides.com
18.3 All notices to the Company must be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered by email to the address specified above, provided that email notice shall be deemed effective only upon acknowledgement of receipt by the Company.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
19.1 BY ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
(a) YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY;
(b) YOU UNDERSTAND ALL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN;
(c) YOU HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT;
(d) YOU VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT;
(e) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SHOULD YOU DISAGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE YOUR ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF THE WEBSITE WITHOUT DELAY.
