Copyright

1. Introduction

Welcome to Startup News India (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our," or "us"). This Copyright Policy outlines the rights, ownership, and permissible usage of all content published on our platform, accessible via www.startupnewsindia.in ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by this policy, in addition to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

2. Ownership of Content

All content published on Startup News India, including but not limited to articles, news reports, blogs, photographs, videos, graphics, infographics, designs, logos, trademarks, and any other intellectual property, is the exclusive property of Startup News India or its respective content creators, contributors, and licensors.

This content is protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and applicable international copyright laws and treaties.

3. Use of Our Content

You may access and read the content on Startup News India for your personal, non-commercial use only.

However, the following restrictions apply:

• You may not reproduce, copy, republish, redistribute, transmit, or display our content in any form, whether electronic, print, or digital, without prior written consent from Startup News India.
• You may not modify, translate, or create derivative works based on our material without authorization.
• Commercial usage, including reposting on other websites, apps, or platforms for profit or advertising, is strictly prohibited unless explicitly permitted by us in writing.

Proper attribution is mandatory for any approved use. You must clearly credit Startup News India as the original source and include a working hyperlink to our website.

4. User-Generated Content

When users contribute articles, comments, opinions, or multimedia content to Startup News India, they retain ownership of their submissions but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute the submitted content across our platforms and promotional materials.

We reserve the right to edit, adapt, or remove user-generated content that violates our editorial standards, copyright law, or community guidelines.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may feature third-party content, images, or links to external websites for reference or collaboration. The intellectual property rights of such materials belong to their respective owners. We make every effort to credit original sources where applicable.

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on Startup News India without authorization, please follow the Copyright Infringement Reporting procedure outlined below.

6. Copyright Infringement Reporting

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same from our users and partners.

If you believe that any content on Startup News India infringes your copyright, please email us at legal@startupnewsindia.in with the following details:

1. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
2. The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material;
3. Your name, organization (if applicable), postal address, email address, and phone number;
4. A statement confirming that you are the rightful owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner;
5. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate; and
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the infringing content.

7. Fair Use Disclaimer

Certain content on our platform may include excerpts or references from publicly available sources, news agencies, or research data under the principle of "fair use" for purposes such as commentary, reporting, or education.

Such use is made in good faith and with appropriate acknowledgment of the original source.

8. Amendments

We may revise or update this Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.