Terms of Service

About Ekkatha

To learn more about Ek Katha (One Story), check out the About Ekkatha link. we've built a platform where India's 400 million+ digital youth can engage with news, share perspectives, and participate in meaningful conversations that shape our collective future.

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1. Terms & Conditions

By accessing and using Ekkatha, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

• Users are solely responsible for all content they post, share, or upload.
• No abusive, illegal, harmful, or discriminatory content is permitted.
• Posts violating our community standards may be removed without notice.
• Account suspensions or terminations may occur for repeated or severe violations.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service.
• Users must be at least 13 years of age to create an account.
• Users under 18 require parental consent to use our services.
• We may update these terms periodically, with notice of significant changes.

2. User Content

By submitting content to Ekkatha, you grant us certain rights while retaining your ownership.

• You retain all ownership rights to content you create and share.
• You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content.
• This license allows us to operate, promote, and improve our services.
• You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license.
• We do not monitor all content but reserve the right to remove any content violating these terms.
• Users may report potentially violating content through our reporting system.

3. Privacy & Data

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

• Our data collection and processing practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy.
• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information.
• You control your privacy settings and can modify them at any time.
• You may request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookie Policy

Cookies help us deliver a better experience for our users.

• We use cookies to enhance your user experience and site functionality.
• Cookies help us remember your session, preferences, and usage patterns.
• We utilize both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (remain until deleted).
• Essential cookies are necessary for basic site functions and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform.
• We do not share cookie data with unauthorized third parties.
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• By using Ekkatha, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

5. Copyright & Intellectual Property

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same.

• Users retain copyright over their original content and posts.
• Do not post, share, or distribute content you do not own without proper authorization.
• We will remove copyrighted content upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown request.
• Repeated copyright violations may result in account termination.
• To submit a copyright infringement notice, contact our designated agent at copyright@ekkatha.com.
• Counter-notices may be submitted if you believe content was removed in error.
• The Ekkatha name, logo, and related marks are our trademarks and may not be used without permission.

6. Community Guidelines

Our community thrives when members interact respectfully and constructively.

• Be respectful and courteous — no hate speech, bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
• Stay on-topic and use tags appropriately to categorize your content.
• No spam, scams, phishing attempts, or misleading content.
• Do not impersonate others or create misleading accounts.
• Respect others' privacy — do not share personal information without consent.
• No sexually explicit, graphic violence, or disturbing content without appropriate warnings.
• Do not promote illegal activities or substances.
• Use the platform responsibly and with purpose to contribute positively to the community.

7. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.

• Keep your password secure and never share it with others.
• Enable two-factor authentication for additional security.
• Log out from shared devices after use.
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• We may suspend accounts showing suspicious activity for security purposes.

8. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.

• Ekkatha is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
• We are not responsible for content posted by users.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for using our services.
• Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement under certain conditions.

• You may terminate by deleting your account at any time.
• We may terminate or suspend your access with or without cause and with or without notice.
• Termination may occur for repeated violations of these terms or for any illegal activity.
• Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.
• All provisions that should survive termination shall remain in effect.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us:

Email: admin_@ekkatha.com
Address: Ekkatha, Inc., Sunnyvale, California