1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Sagar Wave website, mobile application, or social media platforms (collectively “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership: All content, including but not limited to news articles, videos, photographs, graphics, logos, and trademarks (including the “Sagar Wave” and “Dainik Sagar” names), are the exclusive property of Sagar Wave or its licensors.
Usage Restrictions: You may read, view, and share our content for personal, non-commercial use. Reproducing, republishing, or modifying our content for commercial purposes without written permission is strictly prohibited and protected under the Copyright Act, 1957.
3. User-Generated Content (Comments & Feedback)
If you post comments or share content on our platforms, you agree that your content will not:
Be defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or invasive of another’s privacy.
Infringe on any intellectual property rights.
Violate any law for the time being in force (including hate speech or inciting violence).
Contain software viruses or “spam.”
Sagar Wave reserves the right to remove any content that violates these standards without prior notice.
4. Code of Ethics for Digital News
As a digital news publisher in India, Sagar Wave adheres to the Code of Ethics under the IT Rules, 2021.
We strive for accuracy and fairness in our reporting.
Any grievances regarding our news content can be directed to our Grievance Officer (see Section 8).
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Sagar Wave does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
6. Limitation of Liability
While we strive for 100% accuracy, news is fast-moving. Sagar Wave provides information “as is” and shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, or any loss or damage (direct or indirect) incurred as a result of using our content.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to block or terminate your access to our website or social media pages if you violate these terms or engage in behavior that harms our brand reputation.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chiplun, Maharashtra.