Terms of Services

By accessing and using Citizen Watch Bharat's website, mobile application, RSS feeds, or any other digital platform ("Services"), you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our Services.

CWB reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after any updates implies acceptance of the revised Terms.

All content including text, graphics, photographs, audio-visuals, illustrations, design elements, metadata, and compilations on citizenwatchbharat.com is protected by copyright and owned by Citizen Watch Bharat.

• Content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
• You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, adapt, create derivative works, or use the content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from CWB.
• The use of any content for developing software programs (including but not limited to AI training datasets), automated scraping, or archiving without CWB's explicit written consent is prohibited.

You agree to use the Services lawfully and ethically. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

• Harassing or harming other users or contributors.
• Posting obscene, defamatory, or offensive content.
• Using bots, scripts, or automated systems to scrape, mine, or misuse content.
• Attempting to reverse engineer or compromise the platform's security.
• Violating applicable laws, including intellectual property, data protection, and journalistic integrity norms.

Engaging in prohibited use may result in legal action and permanent removal of access.

By submitting text, photos, videos, or other material to CWB, you confirm that:

• The content is original or you have necessary permissions.
• You grant CWB a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and publish such material in any format.
• Content must not violate laws or harm individuals' dignity or rights.

CWB reserves editorial rights to accept, edit, or reject submissions without obligation for payment.

CWB may display third-party advertisements and content. Advertisers are solely responsible for the material submitted. CWB is not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in third-party content.

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data in line with journalistic ethics and applicable data protection laws.

CWB provides content for public interest and civic awareness purposes but makes no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a specific purpose.

We are not responsible for losses including, but not limited to:

• Data loss or corruption
• Business interruptions or financial damages
• Reputation damage or indirect consequences of reliance on content

Users are advised to seek professional verification before acting on any information published by CWB.

• Obtain parental or guardian consent before using discussion areas.
• Do not share personal contact information such as phone numbers or home addresses.

CWB encourages responsible, constructive participation. Hate speech, misinformation, or content intended to incite violence or social disharmony will not be tolerated.

We aim to provide uninterrupted access to our Services but do not guarantee it. Downtime or technical issues may occur due to maintenance or unforeseen events.

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable press and journalistic regulations. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in India.

Being an RNI Registered Monthly Newspaper, CWB adheres to universal ethics and protocols of civic journalism, ensuring impartiality, accuracy, and accountability in all published material.