FOURTH INDIA NEWS
Terms & Conditions :
Effective Date : [01/10/2026]
Website : [www.fourtindianews.com]
Publisher/Owner : Piffle Media And Advertisement Private Limited.
Registered Office: [Gomti Nagar Lucknow, U. P,INDIA.]
Email: [pifflemedia@gmail.com]
About Fourth India News:
Fourth India News is a digital media/news platform providing news, current affairs, articles, interviews, photographs, videos, opinions and other informational content.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations of India.
1. Acceptance of Terms:
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Fourth India News may amend, modify or update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The revised terms will become applicable after publication on the website.
2.News and Editorial Policy:
Fourth India News aims to publish information responsibly, accurately and fairly.
We endeavour to:
- Verify information from available and credible sources before publication.
- Distinguish factual reporting from opinion, analysis and commentary.
- Provide corrections where a material factual error is identified.
- Respect the principles of responsible journalism and applicable Indian laws.
- Avoid knowingly publishing false, misleading or unlawfully defamatory material.
- Give appropriate opportunity for clarification or response where editorially appropriate.
Journalistic standards may also be guided by applicable norms of journalistic conduct issued by the Press Council of India, where relevant. (Press Council of India)
3.User-Submitted Content:
Users may submit comments, photographs, videos, documents, news tips or other material if org. finds ok than the editor permits such submissions.
The person submitting material represents that:
- The material is lawful and does not knowingly infringe another person’s copyright or other legal rights.
- The Reporter has the necessary rights or permission to submit the material.
- The material is not knowingly false, fraudulent, defamatory, threatening or unlawful. if found only that person / Reporter is responsible.
- The material does not violate applicable Indian law.
Fourth India News may moderate, edit, reject, restrict or remove person / repoter/ photographer / user-submitted material where reasonably necessary or required by law.
4 .Copyright and Intellectual Property:
Unless otherwise stated, the website’s original text, logo, graphics, design, photographs, videos and other content are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
No person may reproduce, republish, commercially exploit, distribute or substantially copy our original content without appropriate permission, except where permitted by law.
Third-party photographs, videos, trademarks, quotations and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
If you believe that material published on Fourth India News infringes your copyright, please contact our designated contact with sufficient details identifying the work and the allegedly infringing material.
1. Accuracy and Corrections:
News reports may be based on information received from reporters, public records, official statements, interviews, agencies and other sources.
Although reasonable efforts are made to verify information, Fourth India News does not guarantee that every item will always be complete, error-free or continuously updated.
If a factual error is identified, a correction, clarification or update may be published as considered appropriate.
1. Opinions and Third-Party Statements:
Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors, interviewees, experts, political representatives or other third parties belong to the respective speakers/authors unless expressly stated otherwise.
Publication of a statement does not necessarily mean that Fourth India News endorses or adopts that statement.
Allegations concerning individuals or organisations will, where appropriate, be attributed to their source and handled in accordance with applicable law and journalistic standards.
1. Defamation and Legal Complaints:
Fourth India News respects the legal rights and reputation of individuals and organisations.
Any person who believes that a published report contains a materially inaccurate or legally objectionable statement may contact the editorial/grievance team with:
a.URL of the concerned article;
b.Specific statement complained of;
c. Explanation of the alleged error or legal issue;
1. Supporting documents, where available; and
2. Contact details for communication.
Complaints will be considered in accordance with applicable law and the platform’s editorial and grievance procedures.
7 .Grievance Redressal:
Fourth India News will maintain an appropriate grievance mechanism for complaints relating to digital news/current-affairs content and applicable legal requirements.
Grievance Officer / Designated Contact:
Name: [Insert Name]
Designation: [Insert Designation]
Email: [Insert Email]
Address: [Insert Address]
Complaints should contain sufficient information to enable identification and examination of the issue.
The applicable Information Technology Rules provide a framework for publishers of news and current affairs on digital media, including a Code of Ethics and a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism. (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
1. Privacy and Personal Data
Fourth India News respects the privacy of visitors and users.
Personal information collected through the website, such as contact information, subscription information or information submitted through forms, will be handled in accordance with the website’s Privacy Policy and applicable Indian data-protection and privacy laws.
Users should not submit sensitive personal information through public comment sections or other publicly visible areas.
1. Cookies and Technical Information
The website may use cookies or similar technologies for website functionality, security, analytics and user experience, subject to applicable law and the website’s Privacy Policy.
Users may be able to control certain cookie settings through their browser or applicable website controls.
1. Advertisements and Sponsored Content
Fourth India News may display advertisements, sponsored material, promotional content or commercial communications.
Sponsored or paid content should be identified appropriately where required.
Advertisers and third-party businesses are responsible for the legality and accuracy of their advertisements and claims. Fourth India News does not automatically endorse every product, service or claim appearing in an advertisement.
1. External Links:
The website may contain links to third-party websites.
Fourth India News does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices or terms.
Users should review the terms and privacy policies of external websites before using them.
1. Prohibited Use:
Users must not use the website to:
* Commit or facilitate any unlawful activity;
* Knowingly distribute false or fraudulent information;
* Infringe copyright, trademark, privacy or other legal rights;
* Upload malicious code or interfere with website security;
* Impersonate another person or organisation;
* Harass, threaten or unlawfully target another person;
* Attempt unauthorised access to the website or its systems; or
* Circumvent applicable security or access controls.
1. Children and Minors
Content involving children or minors will be handled with particular care and in accordance with applicable Indian laws and reporting standards.
The identity or personal information of a child will not be published where prohibited by law or applicable ethical standards.
1. Sensitive and Criminal-Matter Reporting
Reports concerning crime, victims, sexual offences, children, communal issues, violence, suicide, accidents and other sensitive matters will be handled with appropriate caution and in accordance with applicable laws, court directions, government advisories and journalistic standards.
Fourth India News will avoid unnecessary disclosure of identifying or sensitive information where such disclosure is prohibited or inappropriate.
A: Court Cases and Allegations
Where a matter is pending before a court or authority, Fourth India News may report the proceedings based on available records and credible sources.
Allegations will not automatically be presented as established facts. Where relevant, the legal status of a matter and responses from concerned parties may be reported.
B: Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Fourth India News shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on general informational content published on the website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or restrict any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under Indian law.
C . Changes to Website
Fourth India News may change, suspend or discontinue any part of the website, including articles, features, services or sections, without prior notice where legally permissible.
D. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws applicable in India.
Subject to applicable law, disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at [Insert City, State, India].
E). Contact
For general enquiries:
Editorial/News: [Insert Email]
Legal Notices: [Insert Email]
Grievances: [Insert Email]
Copyright Complaints: [Insert Email]
1. Compliance Statement
Fourth India News intends to operate its digital news platform in accordance with applicable Indian laws, regulations, government directions, court orders and applicable journalistic and digital-media standards, as amended from time to time.
These Terms & Conditions should be read together with the website’s Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Copyright Policy, Editorial Policy, Grievance Redressal Policy and Disclaimer,