Terms of Service

Welcome to Ferox Times. By visiting our website, creating a user account, subscribing to our newsletter, or using any of our digital services, you confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of our platform immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and independent writers. Where these Terms conflict with a separate written agreement we have signed with you, the written agreement shall prevail.

1. Who We Are

Ferox Times is an independent digital news platform operated from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. We publish original news reporting, curated coverage, and contributor-submitted journalism across a range of editorial categories including national and international news, business, technology, sports, and entertainment. Our registered contact address is Jayanagar 2nd Block, Bengaluru, Karnataka, and we can be reached at [email protected].

2. Use of the Platform

You may access and read our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. In doing so, you agree that you will not:

• Reproduce, republish, or commercially redistribute any Ferox Times original content without our prior written consent.
• Scrape, copy, or systematically download articles, images, or data using automated tools or bots.
• AI Training Prohibition: Use our content, data, or platform for the development, training, or fine-tuning of any artificial intelligence (AI) models, machine learning algorithms, or large language models (LLMs) without an explicit commercial licensing agreement.
• Use our platform to disseminate spam, malware, or any malicious code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems, databases, or user accounts.
• Impersonate Ferox Times, our journalists, editors, or any other individual in a way that is misleading or harmful.
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or in violation of applicable law.

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently revoke access to any user who violates these rules, without prior notice.

3. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All original reporting, features, editorials, photographs, graphics, and multimedia content produced by the Ferox Times newsroom are our exclusive property and are protected under Indian and international copyright law. You may not reproduce, adapt, or republish this content without a specific written licence from us.

Fair Use: Short quotations from our articles (typically no more than two paragraphs) with a clearly visible link back to the original article on Ferox Times are generally acceptable for journalistic, educational, or commentary purposes. Reproducing full articles — even with attribution — is not permitted.

Third-party content: Some content on our platform — such as wire service reports, agency photographs, or embedded video — belongs to third parties. Their respective licences and terms apply.

4. User Accounts

Registered accounts on Ferox Times give you access to features such as bookmarked articles, newsletter subscriptions, and (where applicable) contributor submission tools. When creating an account:

• You must provide accurate and up-to-date information. Using false identities or email addresses will result in account termination.
• You are responsible for keeping your password secure. We will never ask you for your password by email.
• You must be at least 13 years of age to register. Users under 18 should have parental or guardian consent.
• One person may hold only one standard account. Duplicate accounts may be merged or removed.

We reserve the right to deactivate accounts that have been inactive for more than 24 consecutive months, following a 30-day email notice.

5. Independent Writers & Submitted Content

Ferox Times operates an Independent Writer programme that allows approved independent journalists and experts to submit articles for editorial review and publication. All contributor submissions are subject to our Editorial Guidelines.

By submitting content to Ferox Times, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to publish, distribute, and archive your submitted article on our platform and affiliated channels.
• Confirm that the content is original, does not plagiarise any third party, and does not infringe any copyright, defamation, or privacy laws.
• Accept full legal responsibility for the factual accuracy and legality of your submitted content.
• Acknowledge that Ferox Times may edit headlines, subheadings, or metadata for SEO and clarity without altering the factual substance of your article.

The opinions expressed by independent writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of Ferox Times. Contributor articles are clearly labelled to distinguish them from newsroom-produced content.

6. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

Ferox Times publishes news for informational and public-interest purposes. Our content does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or investment advice. Readers should always consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information read on our platform.

While we make every reasonable effort to ensure our reporting is accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee that all information is free from errors or omissions. News situations evolve rapidly, and some details may have changed since an article was first published.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ferox Times shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our platform or reliance on our content.

7. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

If you believe that content on our platform infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to [email protected] with the subject line DMCA Notice. Your notice must include:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• The specific URL on Ferox Times where the allegedly infringing content appears.
• Your name, organisation (if applicable), and contact details.
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner.

We will review all valid DMCA notices and act promptly in accordance with applicable law.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

Our articles and pages may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for reference and convenience only. Ferox Times does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site. Visiting an external link is done entirely at your own risk.

9. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or editorial policies. When we make a material change, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of Ferox Times after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. If any update meaningfully affects your rights, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users by email.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from your use of Ferox Times shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.