Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Journalists.org.in

Last updated: May 12, 2025

Welcome to Journalists.org.in – a secure and exclusive social media platform created solely for verified journalists and media professionals. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our platform.

1. Eligibility and Profile Creation

  • Journalists.org.in is exclusively for journalists and verified media professionals.
  • Profiles are not created by the public. All profiles are manually added by our admin team after thorough certificate/document verification.
  • By requesting a profile, you affirm that all submitted information is accurate and that you meet our eligibility standards.

2. Verification and Moderation

  • We reserve the right to request additional documentation at any time.
  • Misrepresentation or impersonation will lead to immediate suspension or permanent removal.
  • We may remove any profile at our discretion to maintain platform security and integrity.

3. No Public Login or Signup

  • Journalists.org.in does not allow public registrations or logins.
  • Profiles are curated from the backend to avoid fake accounts and preserve a high-trust network.

4. Platform Usage and Restrictions

  • The platform does not support public posting, commenting, or image sharing.
  • Any misuse for political propaganda, hate speech, impersonation, or illegal activities is strictly prohibited.
  • Data scraping, automated access, or using the platform for spamming is not allowed.

5. Content and Profile Responsibility

  • You are responsible for the accuracy of your profile information.
  • Any false information, defamatory content, or misleading credentials will result in suspension.
  • All editorial content or references must follow ethical journalism guidelines.

6. Partnership and Advertising

  • Advertising and sponsored collaborations are allowed only through prior approval.
  • We partner with verified institutions, media agencies, and influencers for campaigns.
  • Sponsored or promotional content will be transparently marked.

7. Payments and Refunds

  • Payments for services such as featured listings or branding support are non-refundable.
  • All pricing will be clearly stated before any transaction.

8. Free Tools and Services

  • Eligible journalists may receive value-added benefits, including a free news website, profile listing, editorial support, or promotional visibility.
  • These services are subject to availability and verification.

9. Data Privacy and Protection

  • We comply with the Indian IT Act, GDPR (for EU users), and global privacy standards.
  • User data is never sold or shared without consent, except where required by law.
  • Journalists.org.in uses secure protocols and backend moderation to ensure safety.

10. Third-Party Services

  • Our platform may include links or integrations with third-party tools like Google or Microsoft.
  • We are not responsible for external site policies; users should review third-party terms separately.

11. Legal Jurisdiction

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
  • Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi, India.

12. Intellectual Property

  • All content, branding, and design of journalists.org.in is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
  • Unauthorized copying or use of platform materials is prohibited.

13. Termination

  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any profile that violates these Terms.
  • Inactive or unverifiable profiles may also be removed.

14. Updates to Terms

  • These Terms may be updated at any time.
  • Continued presence on the platform implies agreement with the latest version.

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Thank you for being a part of the secure, journalist-first platform – Journalists.org.in.