Terms of Use

Effective date: ⟨9 August 2025⟩
Website: https://nexenews.com/ (“Website”)

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1) Who we are

NexeNews is an independent digital news publisher. We are not affiliated with any other publisher or brand.

2) Eligibility & access

You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use the Website. If you are 13–18, you may use the Website only with parental/guardian consent.

3) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The “Effective date” above shows when they were last revised. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

4) Your use of the Website

You may use the Website only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • violate any applicable law (including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder);
  • copy, republish, mirror, frame, scrape, harvest, or index our content or metadata without prior written consent (standard search engine indexing excluded);
  • circumvent security controls or introduce malware, bots, or automated scripts beyond normal browser use;
  • upload or share content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, hateful, harassing, infringing, or violates privacy or publicity rights.

We may suspend or restrict access if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms.

5) Accounts and interactions (if enabled)

If you create an account or post comments/UGC:

  • Provide accurate information and keep your credentials confidential.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • We may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion.

6) User-generated content (UGC) licence

By submitting content (comments, tips, photos, videos, etc.), you represent that you own or have rights to it and grant NexeNews a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, translate, distribute, publicly perform and display such content in connection with the Website and our platforms. You retain your ownership. We may remove or decline UGC at any time.

7) Intellectual property

All articles, text, photos, graphics, videos, page design, trademarks, and logos on the Website are owned by or licensed to NexeNews and protected by applicable IP laws. Except for fair dealing/fair use as permitted by law, you may not reproduce, distribute, adapt, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.

8) News accuracy, updates & AI use

We strive for accuracy and timely updates. Articles may be corrected or updated as new information emerges. We may use AI tools for research, translation, or drafting; all editorial decisions and publishing are by humans. See our Corrections Policy for how to request changes.

9) Third-party links, embeds & ads

The Website may contain links to third-party sites, embeds (e.g., social posts, videos), and advertising or affiliate links. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. When you leave our Website, their terms and policies apply.

10) Privacy & cookies

Our collection and use of personal data are explained in our Privacy Policy. We use cookies/identifiers for functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can manage preferences as described there.

11) Disclaimer of warranties

The Website and content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and availability. News and market information may change quickly; we do not warrant completeness or real-time accuracy.

12) Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NexeNews, its directors, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, or loss of profits, data, goodwill, or reputation, arising from or related to your use of the Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our aggregate liability for any claim shall not exceed ₹5,000 or the amount you paid to use the Website in the 3 months preceding the claim, whichever is lower.

13) Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NexeNews and its personnel from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your breach of these Terms or violation of law or third-party rights.

14) Copyright complaints (takedown)

If you believe your copyright is infringed on the Website, email rights@nexenews.com with:

  • your contact details;
  • a description and URL of the infringing material;
  • proof you own or are authorised for the work;
  • a good-faith statement that the use is unauthorised; and
  • a statement that information provided is accurate.
    We may remove content and, where appropriate, notify the user who posted it.

15) Governing law & dispute resolution (India)

These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
Informal resolution: Please contact support@nexenews.com first; we’ll try to resolve within 30 days.
Arbitration: If unresolved, disputes will be finally settled by arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the Act. Seat and venue: ⟨Mumbai, Maharashtra⟩. Language: English. Courts of Mumbai have exclusive jurisdiction for court-assisted matters (e.g., interim relief).

16) Grievance redressal (India)

Pursuant to applicable Indian rules for publishers of news and current affairs content, please contact our Grievance Officer for complaints relating to published content:

Name: Varshal Nirbhavane
Designation: Grievance Officer
Email: grievance@nexenews.com
Address: Mumbai, India
We will acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and endeavour to resolve them within 15 days.

17) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.

18) Severability & entire agreement

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional policies referenced, constitute the entire agreement between you and NexeNews regarding the Website.

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