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Terms of Service

Last updated: 19 June 2026

Welcome to Koottu Media (koottumedia.com), referred to in these Terms as "we," "us," "our," or "the Website." These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website and all content, features, and services offered on it.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Eligibility

You must be able to form a legally binding contract to use the Website. By using the Website, you confirm that you meet the age of majority in your jurisdiction (in India, 18 years or older), or that you are using the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • use the Website in any way that breaches any applicable law or regulation;
  • copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content except as permitted in Section 5;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or any connected systems;
  • introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful or disruptive code;
  • use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect content except as expressly permitted;
  • post or transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, obscene, or that infringes the rights of others;
  • impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for anyone who violates these Terms.

4. Accounts and Registration

Some features (such as newsletters, registration, subscriptions, or contributions) may require you to provide information or create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep it up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activity under your account.

5. Intellectual Property

All content published on the Website — including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, and design — is owned by or licensed to Koottu Media and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, share links to, and make personal, non-commercial use of our content. You may not reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. To request permission, contact mail@koottumedia.com.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, tips, or other content to the Website ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and adapt that content in connection with the Website.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and confirm that it does not infringe the rights of others or violate any law. We may moderate, edit, or remove User Content at our discretion and are not obligated to publish any submission.

7. Subscriptions, Contributions, and Payments

Where we offer paid subscriptions, memberships, or voluntary contributions (including through third-party reader-revenue and payment tools):

  • prices, billing cycles, and terms will be shown to you at the point of purchase;
  • payments may be processed by third-party providers, and their terms and privacy practices also apply;
  • unless stated otherwise or required by law, payments and contributions are non-refundable;
  • you may cancel a recurring subscription at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period, unless stated otherwise.

8. Advertising and Third-Party Links

The Website may contain advertising and links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, products, privacy practices, or policies of any third party. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties that the content is complete, accurate, current, or error-free. Our content is provided for general information and journalistic purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. You rely on it at your own risk.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors or harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Koottu Media and its team shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Koottu Media and its team from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website, your User Content, or your breach of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason. The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [CITY], Tamil Nadu, India.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy](PRIVACY POLICY URL), which explains how we collect and handle personal data in accordance with applicable law, including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at mail@koottumedia.com.

By using koottumedia.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.

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