Welcome to Bol Janata Bol (“Platform”, “we”, “our”, “us”), a digital public opinion and media platform that enables citizens to express their views, opinions, concerns, and experiences on social, political, cultural, and public interest matters.
By accessing, browsing, participating in interviews, submitting content, or otherwise using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Bol Janata Bol, you represent that:
- You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable laws;
- You will use the Platform in accordance with these Terms and applicable laws of India;
- All information provided by you is accurate and truthful.
2. Nature of the Platform
Bol Janata Bol is a platform for:
- Public opinions and discussions;
- Interviews and public interactions;
- User-generated articles, comments, photographs, audio recordings, and videos;
- Awareness, dialogue, and public engagement on matters of public interest.
The views and opinions expressed by users, contributors, interview participants, and third parties are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Bol Janata Bol.
3. User Accounts and Participation
Certain features may require users to submit information or communicate with us.
Users agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information;
- Not impersonate another individual or entity;
- Maintain the confidentiality of their credentials, where applicable;
- Accept responsibility for activities carried out using their information or submissions.
4. User-Generated Content
Users may voluntarily submit opinions, comments, stories, photographs, audio recordings, videos, interviews, and other materials (“Content”).
By submitting Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own the Content or possess all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to share it;
- The Content does not violate any law or infringe the rights of any person or entity;
- The Content is not defamatory, misleading, fraudulent, obscene, unlawful, or harmful.
You remain solely responsible for the Content submitted by you.
5. License Granted to Bol Janata Bol
By submitting Content, you grant Bol Janata Bol a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to:
- Publish, display, reproduce, distribute, transmit, archive, and communicate the Content to the public;
- Use the Content on our website, YouTube channel, social media platforms, and other digital properties;
- Edit, crop, resize, subtitle, format, translate, and adapt the Content for editorial, technical, promotional, and archival purposes without altering its intended meaning.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, ownership of the original Content remains with the respective creator.
6. Interviews and Public Participation
By voluntarily participating in interviews, surveys, public discussions, or recordings conducted by Bol Janata Bol, you consent to:
- Audio and video recording of your participation;
- Publication and distribution of such recordings on our digital platforms;
- Use of your name, image, voice, statements, and likeness in connection with editorial, informational, promotional, and archival activities.
Participation is voluntary and may be declined at any time before recording or submission.
7. Prohibited Conduct
Users shall not:
- Violate any applicable law;
- Upload content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, threatening, or discriminatory;
- Promote violence, terrorism, extremism, or unlawful activities;
- Publish another person’s confidential or personal information without lawful authority;
- Upload content that infringes intellectual property rights;
- Impersonate another person or organisation;
- Spread misinformation with malicious intent;
- Attempt unauthorised access to the Platform or its systems;
- Introduce malicious software, spam, or harmful code.
8. Moderation and Removal of Content
Bol Janata Bol reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
- Review and moderate submissions;
- Refuse, restrict, edit, or remove content;
- Suspend or restrict participation;
- Preserve information where required by law;
- Cooperate with lawful requests from courts and governmental authorities.
Bol Janata Bol is under no obligation to pre-screen, monitor, or verify every item of user-generated content.
9. Intellectual Property
All trademarks, logos, graphics, designs, website content, and materials belonging to Bol Janata Bol are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Except as expressly permitted, no material from this website may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
10. Third-Party Platforms and Links
Our website may provide links to third-party platforms, including YouTube and social media services.
Bol Janata Bol does not control and shall not be responsible for:
- The content or policies of third-party websites;
- Availability of external services;
- Practices or actions of third parties.
Accessing third-party platforms is at your own risk.
11. Privacy
Your use of this Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, and Copyright & Takedown Policy, which form an integral part of these Terms of Use.
12. Disclaimer
The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Bol Janata Bol does not guarantee:
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content;
- Continuous availability or uninterrupted access;
- That all information published by users is verified or error-free.
Public opinions published on the Platform are expressions of individual viewpoints and should not be construed as professional advice or official statements.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bol Janata Bol, its owners, directors, employees, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
- Loss arising from reliance on user-generated content;
- Loss of data, business opportunities, reputation, or profits;
- Actions or omissions of users or third parties.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bol Janata Bol, its owners, officers, employees, representatives, and affiliates from and against any claims, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of:
- Your use of the Platform;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your submitted content;
- Your infringement of third-party rights;
- Your violation of applicable laws.
15. Compliance with Indian Laws
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with:
- The Information Technology Act, 2000;
- The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended from time to time;
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023;
- The Copyright Act, 1957;
- Other applicable laws and regulations in force in India.
16. Changes to the Terms
Bol Janata Bol may modify these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated versions shall be published on this page and become effective upon publication.
Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Subject to applicable law, the courts having jurisdiction over [City, State], India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to disputes arising out of or connected with these Terms or the use of the Platform.
18. Contact Us
Bol Janata Bol
Address: Gladiators Group, Plot No : 41, 1st Floor, Rudrapur, Pahala, Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, India, 751035
Email: info@boljanatabol.net
Phone: +91 – 8112142242
Awaaz Aapka, Faisla Sabkaa…
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