Terms of Use
By accessing or using The Utkal.com, you agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
Website Content
The Utkal.com publishes news, information, analysis, opinion, photographs, videos and other editorial and informational material.
We make reasonable efforts to maintain accuracy and update information when necessary. However, we do not warrant that every item of information will always be complete, current, uninterrupted or free from error.
News and current-affairs information may change after publication. Content may also be updated, corrected or removed when editorially appropriate.
Editorial Independence
The Utkal.com maintains editorial independence in the preparation and publication of its news and editorial content.
Editorial decisions are made independently and are not intended to be influenced by advertisers, sponsors or other commercial relationships.
Where content is sponsored, promotional or otherwise commercial in nature, we will make reasonable efforts to identify it clearly.
Corrections and Updates
If we identify a factual error or receive credible information requiring a correction, clarification or update, we may revise the relevant content as appropriate.
Readers may contact us to report potential factual errors or provide information relevant to published content.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original content, articles, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, design elements and other material created or published by TheUtkal.com are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Unauthorised reproduction, substantial copying, systematic scraping, republication or commercial exploitation of The Utkal.com content is prohibited except where permitted by law or authorised by the relevant rights holder.
Nothing in these Terms removes or restricts any rights that users may have under applicable law.
Third-Party Material
TheUtkal.com may contain links to or embedded material from third-party websites, platforms and services.
We do not control third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices.
Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before using them.
Advertising and Commercial Content
TheUtkal.com may display advertisements and may participate in advertising, sponsorship or other commercial arrangements.
Advertising or sponsored material does not necessarily represent the views or editorial decisions of The Utkal.com.
Where reasonably appropriate, sponsored or promotional content may be identified as such.
Prohibited Conduct
Users must not use the website to:
- Conduct unlawful activity.
- Attempt unauthorised access to the website, its systems or accounts.
- Interfere with the website’s security, operation or availability.
- Distribute malware, harmful code or other malicious material.
- Systematically copy, scrape or reproduce content without permission or a lawful basis.
- Impersonate another person or organisation.
- Submit knowingly unlawful, fraudulent or misleading material.
- Use the website in a manner that violates applicable law or the rights of others.
Website Availability
We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website where reasonably necessary for operational, security, legal or editorial reasons.
We do not guarantee that the website or any particular feature, service or content will always be available or uninterrupted.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the website, our practices or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised effective date, where appropriate.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in India.
Subject to applicable law, courts of competent jurisdiction in Odisha, India, shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising from or relating to these Terms.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or restrict any liability, responsibility or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, our content, corrections, or the operation of The Utkal.com, you may contact us at:
Email: reach@theutkal.com
