Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction
   These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://bengalliberty.com and any associated preview or staging domains (including https://bengalliberty.com/), along with any content, features, and services offered thereon (collectively, the “Site”). The Site is operated by Bengal Liberty (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Acceptance of Terms
   Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any subsequent modifications. We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
   Unless otherwise stated, Bengal Liberty and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Site. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms. You must not:

Republish material from the Site without attribution or written permission
Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Site
Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Site for commercial purposes
Redistribute content from the Site (unless content is specifically made for redistribution)
Original journalistic content, including articles, videos, and investigative reports produced by Bengal Liberty, is protected by copyright law. Quotation or excerpting for purposes of news reporting, commentary, or criticism is permitted with proper attribution to Bengal Liberty.

4. User Content and Conduct
   The Site may allow users to post comments, submit news tips, or otherwise contribute content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant Bengal Liberty a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Site.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights
Your User Content is not defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise unlawful
We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion and without notice. As a platform committed to independent and citizen journalism, we encourage robust discourse but will not tolerate content that incites violence, spreads deliberate disinformation, or violates applicable law.

5. Third-Party Links and Content
   The Site may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or embedded content (including YouTube videos and social media posts). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that Bengal Liberty shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of any third-party content.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
   The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Bengal Liberty makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site
The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Site
The correction of any defects or errors
Journalistic content reflects the reporting and opinions of the respective authors and does not constitute professional legal, financial, or medical advice. Readers should verify information independently before acting upon it.

7. Limitation of Liability
   To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bengal Liberty, its editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or reputation.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

8. Indemnification
   You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bengal Liberty and its editors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your User Content
Your infringement of any third-party rights
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Termination
    We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
11. Governing Law
    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
12. Changes to These Terms
    We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.
13. Contact Information
    If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Bengal Liberty
Editor: Bittu Roy Chowdhury
Email: bengallibertyofficial@gmail.com
Website: https://bengalliberty.com