Effective Date: 09 April 2026
Welcome to The Defence Times (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible at https://thedefencetimes.in.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including all content, features, articles, analyses, newsletters, and services we provide. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
1. Rules for Using Our Site (Acceptable Use Policy)
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any manner that violates any applicable law or regulation in India or your jurisdiction (including laws related to national security, defence information, or sensitive data).
- Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, or commercially exploit any articles, analyses, images, videos, or other content without our prior written permission.
- Post, upload, or transmit any content that is defamatory, libelous, false, misleading, hateful, discriminatory, or that incites violence.
- Engage in any activity that could interfere with the proper working of the Website or impose an undue burden on our servers.
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers, etc.) to access, download, or collect content from the Website without our express written consent.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or any harmful code.
- Publish or share any content that may compromise national security or violate export control / defence-related regulations.
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, remove, or disable any content or user access that we believe violates these rules. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any breach of these Terms.
Comments / User Contributions (if enabled): Any comments or submissions you make must be your own original content. You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and publish your comments in connection with operating and promoting the Website.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website — including articles, news reports, analyses, opinions, graphics, images, logos, videos, podcasts, and design elements — is the exclusive property of The Defence Times or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of India and international treaties.
- You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission.
- All trademarks, service marks, and logos appearing on the Website belong to The Defence Times or their respective owners. You may not use them without permission.
User-Generated Content: By submitting any content (comments, articles if you are a contributor, etc.), you represent that you own or have the necessary rights to it. You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and display such content for any purpose related to the Website.
We take intellectual property seriously. If you believe any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at [your email address] with the required details as per the Information Technology Act, 2000.
3. Disclaimers and Liability Limitations
The Defence Times provides news, analysis, and information on geopolitics, defence policies, weapon programs, military technology, wars, and international relations for informational and educational purposes only.
- No Professional Advice: All content is provided “as is” and “as available”. It does not constitute legal, military, strategic, investment, or professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making any decisions based on our content.
- Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy and timeliness, we do not warrant that the information is complete, accurate, reliable, up-to-date, or error-free. Geopolitical and defence situations can change rapidly.
- No Endorsement: Opinions expressed in articles or by guest contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Defence Times.
- External Links: The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any external websites.
Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by Indian law:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Website.
- Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed INR 1,000 (One Thousand Indian Rupees) or the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is lower.
- We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on the information published on the Website.
Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Defence Times, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your City, e.g., Bengaluru / Delhi], India.
Miscellaneous
- If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
- Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.
- These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Defence Times regarding the Website.
Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Email: news.defence.times@gmail.com Website: https://thedefencetimes.in/contact
