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By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
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## 1. Nature of Service
Hampi Times is a **digital news and e-paper publication platform** that provides news, articles, editorials, opinions, advertisements, and related content for public information purposes.
The content is provided on an **“as-is” and “as-available” basis**.
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## 2. Eligibility
By using this Website, you represent that:
* You are competent to contract under Indian law
* You are accessing the Website for lawful purposes only
If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you are authorized to bind such organization to these Terms.
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## 3. Use of Content
All content published on this Website, including but not limited to:
* News articles
* Text
* Images
* Graphics
* Logos
* Layout and design
is the intellectual property of **Hampi Times**, unless otherwise stated.
### You may:
* View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
* Share links with proper attribution
### You may NOT:
* Reproduce, republish, modify, or redistribute content without prior written permission
* Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
* Scrape, crawl, or extract data using automated tools
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## 4. User Conduct
Users agree not to:
* Violate any applicable Indian law
* Post or transmit defamatory, obscene, hateful, or unlawful material
* Attempt unauthorized access to the Website or its servers
* Interfere with the Website’s operation or security
Violation of this clause may result in restricted access and legal action.
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## 5. Accuracy & Editorial Discretion
While we strive for accuracy, **Hampi Times does not guarantee completeness or correctness** of any content.
We reserve the right to:
* Modify, update, correct, or remove content at any time
* Exercise editorial discretion in the interest of journalism and public interest
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## 6. Presumption of Innocence
Coverage of crime, investigations, arrests, or legal proceedings is **purely journalistic reporting**.
Nothing published shall be construed as:
* A declaration of guilt
* A judicial finding
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.
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## 7. Advertisements & Sponsored Content
The Website may display advertisements and sponsored content.
* Advertisers are solely responsible for their content
* Hampi Times does not endorse or verify claims made in advertisements
* Any disputes arising from advertisements must be resolved between the user and the advertiser
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## 8. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for reference.
Hampi Times:
* Has no control over third-party content
* Is not responsible for their accuracy, privacy policies, or practices
Accessing third-party links is at the user’s own risk.
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## 9. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our **Privacy Policy**, which forms an integral part of these Terms.
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## 10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, **Hampi Times shall not be liable** for:
* Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
* Loss arising from reliance on Website content
* Temporary unavailability of the Website
* Errors, omissions, or delays in publication
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## 11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless **Hampi Times**, its owners, editors, journalists, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
* Your use of the Website
* Violation of these Terms
* Violation of any applicable law
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## 12. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to:
* Suspend or terminate access to the Website without prior notice
* Take appropriate legal action for violations of these Terms
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## 13. Compliance with IT Rules, 2021
Hampi Times complies with the **Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021**.
Any grievance may be addressed in accordance with our **Grievance Redressal Policy**, available on the Website.
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## 14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the **laws of India**.
Courts located in **India** shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under these Terms.
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## 15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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## 16. Contact Information
For any queries regarding these Terms, please contact:
**Hampi Times**
Website: [https://epaper.hampitimes.com](https://epaper.hampitimes.com)
Email: hampitimes@gmail.com