Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions – EELA INDIA

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Welcome to EELA INDIA – Encourage Independent Journalism (“EELA INDIA”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website https://eelaindia.in and any related services, content, newsletters, or platforms we operate (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Who we are

EELA INDIA is an independent news media organisation focused on trending and real-time news updates, fair and in-depth reporting, and coverage of social justice and social service issues across India and the world.

Our editorial spirit is guided by the principle:
“Na Paksha Na Vipaksha, Keval Nishpaksha” – neither ruling party nor opposition, only neutrality.

2. Acceptance of Terms

  • By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or are accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

  • Your continued use of the Services indicates your acceptance of these Terms and any future updates.

3. Changes to these Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted will mean you accept the revised Terms.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use eelaindia.in only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation.

  • Infringe on the rights of others.

  • Harm, disrupt, or overload our servers, networks, or security systems.

  • Interfere with other users’ access to the website.

You also agree not to:

  • Copy, scrape, or harvest data from the website using bots, crawlers, or automated systems (except standard search engine indexing, where permitted).

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, user accounts, or our systems.

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful code.

5. Accounts, Registration & Security

Some parts of the website or services (such as newsletters, comments, or submissions) may require registration or the provision of contact details.

If you create an account or sign up:

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information.

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details.

  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

  • You must notify us promptly of any unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or appear suspicious.

6. Our Content & Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated:

  • All content on eelaindia.in—including articles, reports, videos, images, graphics, logos, and layout (“EELA INDIA Content”)—is owned by EELA INDIA or licensed to us.

  • The content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

You may:

  • Access and read EELA INDIA Content for your personal, non-commercial use.

  • Share links to our articles and pages on social media or messaging platforms, provided you do not alter the content or misrepresent it.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, redistribute, sell, or exploit our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

  • Remove or modify any copyright, attribution, or credit notices.

For syndication, collaborations, or permissions, please contact us at theeelaindia@gmail.com

7. User Submissions & Local News

EELA INDIA encourages readers to share local news, issues, or stories, including text, photos, videos, or documents (“User Submissions”).

By sending us any User Submission, you:

  1. Represent and warrant that:

    • The content is your own or you have the right to share it.

    • It does not infringe any copyright, privacy, or other rights.

    • It does not contain unlawful, defamatory, hateful, or abusive material.

  2. Grant EELA INDIA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable licence to:

    • Use, edit, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in any media for journalistic and editorial purposes.

    • Use your name for attribution where appropriate or agreed.

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, edit, or refuse User Submissions at our editorial discretion.

8. Editorial Independence & Disclaimer

EELA INDIA strives to provide accurate, timely, and well-researched information. However:

  • News and information may change over time, and we cannot guarantee that all content will always be up-to-date or error-free.

  • Our reporting, opinions, and analysis are based on available information, authenticated sources, and editorial judgment at the time of publication.

  • EELA INDIA’s content is for general information and public interest; it should not be treated as financial, legal, medical, or professional advice.

You should independently verify critical information before acting on it.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or embedded content (videos, posts, social media, etc.).

  • These third-party sites are not controlled by EELA INDIA.

  • We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use.

  • Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk; we recommend reviewing their policies.

10. Subscriptions, Newsletters & Payments

From time to time, EELA INDIA may offer:

  • Free or paid newsletters, membership plans, or other subscription services.

  • Events, workshops, or other offerings which may require registration fees.

Where payments are involved:

  • Payments may be processed through trusted third-party payment gateways.

  • You agree to their separate terms and privacy policies when you make a payment.

  • Pricing, offers, and benefits will be clearly mentioned at the time of subscription or purchase.

Any specific refund, cancellation, or renewal policy will be displayed on the relevant subscription or payment page and will form part of these Terms.

11. Commenting & Community Guidelines

If the website or our social media platforms allow commenting or interaction, you agree that your contributions will:

  • Be respectful and lawful.

  • Not include hate speech, harassment, threats, or incitement to violence.

  • Not spread misinformation, spam, or promotional content unrelated to the topic.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments or user content that violate these guidelines or our editorial standards, and to restrict offending users’ access if necessary.

12. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using eelaindia.in, you agree to our Privacy Policy.
You can read it here: https://eelaindia.in/privacy-policy/

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • EELA INDIA and its owners, editors, journalists, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or its content.

  • This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or reputational harm.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website or any content is to stop using the Services.

14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EELA INDIA, its affiliates, editors, employees, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of the website or Services,

  • Your violation of these Terms, or

  • Your infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

15. Suspension & Termination

We may, at our sole discretion and without prior notice:

  • Suspend or restrict your access to the website, or

  • Terminate your access or account,

if we believe you have violated these Terms, misused the Services, or engaged in harmful or unlawful activity.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Lucknow.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that part will be interpreted in a manner consistent with applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service or subscription terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and EELA INDIA regarding your use of the website.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

EELA INDIA – Encourage Independent Journalism
Email: theeelaindia@gmail.com
Address: Gomti Nagar, Lucknow