Welcome to Dastak Media. By accessing or using our website, mobile platform, or any of our news services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our news content, submitting news tips, or interacting with our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy. Dastak Media reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

2. Use of Content

All news articles, reports, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and other materials published by Dastak Media (the "Content") are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may:

• Read, share, and link to our Content for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share excerpts with proper attribution to Dastak Media and a link to the original article.

You may not:

• Republish, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any Content without prior written permission from Dastak Media.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to extract or collect Content from our Service.
• Modify, translate, or create derivative works of our Content.

3. News Tips & User Submissions

Dastak Media encourages citizens to share news tips, photographs, videos, or information (collectively "Submissions") through our WhatsApp hotline, email, or other designated channels. By submitting any material, you:

• Confirm that you own or have obtained all necessary rights to the Submission.
• Grant Dastak Media a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, edit, publish, and distribute your Submission across our platforms (website, social media, etc.).
• Agree that we may verify the accuracy of your Submission before publication.
• Understand that we are not obligated to publish or credit any Submission.

We do not accept anonymous tips that make serious allegations against individuals or organizations without verifiable evidence.

4. Accuracy & Editorial Standards

Dastak Media strives to provide fast, fearless, and factual reporting. However, news is often time-sensitive and evolving. We do not warrant that all Content is error-free, complete, or up-to-date at all times. We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or remove Content as necessary. Reliance on any information provided by Dastak Media is solely at your own risk.

5. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

When interacting with Dastak Media (comments section, social media, or direct messages), you agree not to:

• Post or transmit any false, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or threatening content.
• Harass, intimidate, or harm our journalists, team members, or other users.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation with any organization.
• Post spam, advertisements, or irrelevant promotional material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the operation of the Service.

We reserve the right to block, ban, or remove any user or content that violates these rules without prior notice.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or advertisements. These links are provided for your convenience only. Dastak Media does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Access them at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service and all Content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Dastak Media makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Service, or the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Dastak Media, its founders, journalists, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dastak Media, its team members, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms of Service, your use of the Service, or your Submission of any content that infringes any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Service, block your IP address, or remove any user content for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service or conduct that harms our community or brand.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: support@dastakmedia.in
• Address: New Market Complex, Main Road, Kumardhubi, Dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand - 828203

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

By using Dastak Media, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.