Terms and Conditions

Welcome to plantauthority.in (“we,” “our,” or “the website”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

plantauthority.in is a digital news and information platform focused on agriculture, environment, biodiversity, plant science, and public policy. The content is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or consultation.

2. User Responsibilities

  • You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
  • You must not use the site in a way that causes damage to the platform, its users, or its reputation.
  • You agree not to post or transmit any material that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.
  • You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.

3. Intellectual Property

  • All original content published on this website, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and code, is the intellectual property of plantauthority.in or its content partners, unless otherwise stated.
  • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of our content is strictly prohibited.
  • Users may share or quote small portions of our content with proper attribution and a direct link to the source page.

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit content such as comments, feedback, or articles, you agree that:

  • You own or have the rights to the content submitted.
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, display, and distribute your content on our platform.
  • We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user content that violates our policies or the law.

5. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites or third-party content. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party websites.

6. Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content, and your use of the site is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, plantauthority.in shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the website or any of its content.

8. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the website if we believe you have violated these Terms and Conditions or applicable law.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or related to the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Pune, Maharashtra.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

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