Effective Date: July 31, 2026
Welcome to The News Herald (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of www.thenewsherald.in and all associated services, content, and features provided by The News Herald.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using our website.
Acceptance of Terms
Your use of The News Herald constitutes your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies published on our website.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Use of the Website
You agree to use The News Herald only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website.
You must not:
- Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
- Publish or transmit harmful, abusive, defamatory, hateful, obscene, or misleading content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.
- Introduce malware, viruses, or other malicious software.
- Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
- Use automated tools to scrape or extract content without our prior written permission.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on The News Herald, including articles, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, illustrations, designs, and other materials, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Read and share links to our articles.
- Quote limited portions of our content with appropriate attribution and a link to the original article where applicable.
You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, copy, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable law.
Third-party content published on our website remains the property of its respective owners.
User Contributions
Users may submit articles, comments, photographs, videos, news tips, or other content to The News Herald.
By submitting content, you confirm that:
- You own the rights to the submitted material or have permission to use it.
- The content does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other legal rights.
- The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- The content is not defamatory, misleading, unlawful, or harmful.
By submitting content for publication, you grant The News Herald a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to edit, publish, reproduce, archive, and distribute the submitted material across our digital platforms, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
We reserve the right to accept, edit, reject, or remove any submitted content at our editorial discretion.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions at The News Herald are made independently.
Advertising, sponsorships, or commercial relationships do not influence our news coverage or editorial judgment. Sponsored content and advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content wherever applicable.
Comments and Community Standards
Where commenting features are available, users are expected to engage respectfully.
We reserve the right to remove comments or restrict access to users who post content that:
- Violates applicable laws.
- Contains abusive, hateful, threatening, or discriminatory language.
- Promotes violence or illegal activity.
- Spreads misinformation or spam.
- Infringes the rights of others.
Our moderation decisions are made to maintain a respectful and constructive community environment.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.
The News Herald is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or services offered by external websites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The information published on The News Herald is provided for general informational purposes.
While we strive for accuracy and timely reporting, we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or free from errors at all times. News develops rapidly, and information may change after publication.
The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The News Herald, its owners, editors, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use the website.
- Reliance on information published on the website.
- Technical interruptions, errors, or website downtime.
- Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities resulting from use of the website.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.
Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
The News Herald
Email: editor@thenewsherald.in
Website: www.thenewsherald.in
Jammu & Kashmir, India
Thank you for visiting The News Herald. By using our website, you help us maintain a respectful, informed, and responsible digital news community.