Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 2026

Welcome to Kalinga Times. These Terms of Service govern your use of the website https://kalingatimes.org and its associated digital publications, newsletters, and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms.

1. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All original journalism, investigative reports, articles, photography, graphics, videos, typography, brand marks, and software code published on Kalinga Times are the intellectual property of Kalinga Times or its content licensors, protected under applicable domestic and international copyright laws.

You may view, read, and share links to our articles for personal, non-commercial purposes. Reposting, republishing, or mass-scraping our articles without prior written permission or an active syndication license is strictly prohibited.

2. User Content & Guest Submissions

When submitting guest articles, op-eds, comments, or tips through our portal:

You warrant that the submitted content is original, truthful, and does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property or privacy rights.
You grant Kalinga Times a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, format, syndicate, and archive the contribution.
We reserve the editorial right to edit for clarity, grammar, and length, or to decline publication at our sole discretion.

3. Editorial Accuracy & Disclaimers

While Kalinga Times exercises rigorous journalistic diligence to ensure information accuracy, news is an evolving medium. Articles reflect verified facts at the time of publication. Opinions expressed by columnists, guest contributors, or interviewees are their own and do not necessarily represent the editorial stance of Kalinga Times.

4. External Links & Advertisements

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites or advertisements. We do not endorse or assume liability for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party platforms.

5. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal disputes arising out of the use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.