Terms of Use – Daily Reporter

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Welcome to Daily Reporter, the digital news and content platform of the students of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the Government of India, UGC, and IIMC.

1. General Use

Daily Reporter is an educational and non-commercial platform managed by the students and faculty of IIMC Dhenkanal.

The platform serves as a training and experiential learning initiative to help students develop journalistic and communication skills.

Content published on this website is created by student contributors under academic supervision and reflects their individual views. Such content does not necessarily represent the official views or policies of IIMC Dhenkanal, IIMC Headquarters, or the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All original content—including text, images, videos, graphics, and multimedia—published on this platform is the intellectual property of IIMC Dhenkanal and/or the respective student authors, unless otherwise indicated.

Reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication of any material from this website is prohibited without prior written consent from the Head of Regional Campus, IIMC Dhenkanal.

Proper credit must be given to Daily Reporter, IIMC Dhenkanal when content is cited or referenced for educational or research purposes.

3. User Conduct

Visitors must use the website only for lawful, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

Any attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the website or its data is strictly prohibited and may invite action under applicable laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Comments, feedback, or submissions must be respectful, non-defamatory, and free from content that may promote hatred, discrimination, or misinformation.

4. Accuracy and Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of published content, IIMC Dhenkanal and Daily Reporter do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.

The institute shall not be held liable for any loss, injury, or damages arising from reliance on the content published on this platform.

The platform is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

5. External Links

The website may include hyperlinks to external or third-party websites for reference or learning purposes.

IIMC Dhenkanal has no control over the content, security, or privacy policies of such external sites and is not responsible for their content or practices.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Any personal information voluntarily submitted through forms or feedback mechanisms will be used solely for academic, research, or communication purposes within IIMC Dhenkanal.

Such data will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties without consent, except where required by law.

The website adheres to Government of India’s data protection principles and institutional privacy norms.

7. Modifications to Terms

IIMC Dhenkanal reserves the right to amend, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.

Users are advised to review the Terms periodically. Continued use of the website implies acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any dispute arising under these Terms shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi.

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