Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the Jugantar website, digital platforms, publications, repositories, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
Jugantar is operated as an independent, open-source editorial project (“Jugantar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Services.
1. Nature of the Project
Jugantar operates as an open, collaborative, and public-interest journalism initiative. Certain materials may be made available under open-source or Creative Commons-style licenses, as expressly indicated.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise:
Jugantar retains ownership of all intellectual property rights.
No rights are granted except those expressly provided.
Open-source designation does not constitute waiver of copyright.
Jugantar operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in its jurisdiction of registration and operation.
2. Legal Compliance
Users agree to use the Services in full compliance with:
All applicable local, national, and international laws
Intellectual property laws
Data protection regulations
Media and communications laws
Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the Services complies with the laws of their jurisdiction.
Jugantar makes no representation that the Services are lawful or appropriate for use in all jurisdictions.
3. No Professional Advice
All content published by Jugantar is provided strictly for informational, research, commentary, and educational purposes.
Nothing on the Services constitutes:
Legal advice
Financial advice
Investment advice
Political consultancy
Professional advisory services
Users must seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on any content provided.
Reliance on any information from Jugantar is solely at the user’s own risk.
4. Open-Source and Content Licensing
Where content is designated as open-source or licensed under a specific public license:
Use must strictly comply with the terms of the applicable license.
Attribution must be provided where required.
No modification or redistribution is permitted beyond the scope of the license.
If no license is explicitly stated, all rights are reserved.
Jugantar reserves the right to revoke or modify licensing designations at any time.
5. Intellectual Property
All materials on the Services, including:
Articles
Data compilations
Research publications
Visual identity
Logos
Software code (unless otherwise licensed)
Databases
are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Unauthorized reproduction, scraping, automated extraction, AI model training, republication, or commercial exploitation is strictly prohibited without written consent.
Violation may result in civil and/or criminal liability.
6. User Responsibility and Indemnification
Users agree that:
They access and use the Services voluntarily.
They are solely responsible for any decisions made based on the content.
They assume all risks associated with use of the Services.
Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Jugantar, its editors, contributors, affiliates, volunteers, partners, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or legal expenses arising from:
Use or misuse of the Services
Violation of these Terms
Violation of any applicable law
Infringement of third-party rights
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Jugantar makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
Continuous availability
Security or absence of errors
Fitness for a particular purpose
We do not guarantee that content is current or free from inaccuracies.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
Jugantar, its editors, contributors, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any:
Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, reputation, or opportunity
Financial losses arising from reliance on content
Third-party claims
In jurisdictions where liability limitations are restricted, liability shall be limited to the minimum extent permitted by law.
Total aggregate liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid (if any) by the user for access to the Services in the preceding 12 months.
9. Third-Party Content and Links
Jugantar may reference or link to third-party websites or materials.
We:
Do not control third-party content
Do not endorse third-party opinions
Are not responsible for external content, policies, or practices
Access to third-party resources is entirely at the user’s own risk.
10. Editorial Independence
Jugantar maintains editorial independence.
Opinions expressed are those of individual authors and do not constitute institutional endorsement unless explicitly stated.
Publication of content does not imply factual certification beyond editorial standards.
11. Contributions and Submissions
By submitting content to Jugantar, users grant a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, modify, and distribute such content.
Contributors remain responsible for ensuring that submitted material:
Does not infringe third-party rights
Complies with applicable laws
Is not defamatory or unlawful
Jugantar reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.
12. Termination of Access
Jugantar reserves the right, without prior notice, to:
Suspend or terminate user access
Remove content
Restrict features
Enforce compliance with these Terms
Termination does not waive legal rights or remedies.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction].
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of [Insert City, Country].
Users waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction.
14. Amendments
Jugantar may modify these Terms at any time.
Revised Terms will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
For legal inquiries:
Jugantarofficial@gmail.com