Last Updated: September 29, 2025
Welcome to IPD Tamil, the premier Tamil language news portal operated by IPD Media Networks (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our," and collectively, the "Services"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of all content, features, and services offered by the IPD Tamil digital platform.
By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the IPD Tamil Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Grievance Redressal Policy. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access the Services. Your continued use of the Services implies your acceptance of any subsequent updates or modifications to these Terms.
1. Acceptance and Eligibility
By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or accessing the Services under the supervision of a parent or guardian. You also acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Nature of Services and Content Language
IPD Tamil provides digital news content, analysis, and information primarily in the Tamil language. Our focus includes politics, entertainment, sports, business, and crime, with specific coverage on Tamil Nadu, India, Sri Lanka, and global affairs. Our content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information.
3. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree to use the IPD Tamil Services only for lawful purposes. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
Unlawful Use: Engaging in any activity that violates Indian law or these Terms.
Harmful Content: Posting or transmitting content (e.g., in comment sections) that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or promotes violence.
Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services, or any connected systems or networks.
Malicious Software: Introducing viruses, malware, or any other technologically harmful material.
Infringement: Posting content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content available on IPD Tamil, including text, graphics, images, logos, news reports, videos, and software, is the property of IPD Media Networks or its suppliers and is protected by Indian and international intellectual property laws.
Our Content: You may view the content on IPD Tamil for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our express prior written permission.
Third-Party Media: As a news organization, we utilize images, videos, and media from various sources, including press agencies, under specific licenses or principles of fair use for news reporting. We strive to provide appropriate attribution where required.
5. User-Generated Content (UGC)
By submitting any content (e.g., comments, articles) to IPD Tamil, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable right to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and display such content in any media. You confirm that you own or control all rights to the content you post and that it does not violate any third-party rights or these Terms.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The IPD Tamil Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors or viruses.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, IPD Media Networks, its directors, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, resulting from:
Your access to or inability to access or use the Services.
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services.
Any content obtained from the Services.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless IPD Media Networks and its employees and directors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from: a) your use and access of the Services; b) your violation of any term of these Terms; or c) content posted by you on the Services.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide reasonable notice before any new terms take effect. By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service for IPD Tamil, please contact us:
Email:
For general inquiries: editor@ipdtamil.com
For content grievances: grievance.officer@ipdtamil.com
