CCN News - Terms Of Use, Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy 

An Initiative of ELIO Group

This document sets out the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy governing your access to and use of CCN News (“CCN”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), including all websites, applications, newsletters, video platforms, and related digital services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

By accessing or using any part of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by this document. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.

1. USER AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

CCN News provides journalism, editorial content, multimedia reporting, analysis, and digital information services. By accessing or using our Services, you agree that you are legally competent to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law.

Your continued use of the Services constitutes ongoing acceptance of these Terms, including any future amendments made by CCN News at its sole discretion. We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Services without prior notice.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITY

Certain features of CCN News may require users to register an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You further agree that your account credentials are personal to you and must not be shared, transferred, or misused in any manner.

CCN News reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account that is found to be in violation of these Terms or engaged in suspicious or harmful activity. Users under the age of 18 may only use the Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

3. CHANGES TO SERVICES AND TERMS

CCN News may revise or update these Terms at any time in order to reflect changes in legal, operational, or business requirements. Any modifications will become effective immediately upon publication on our platform. Continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. LICENSE TO USE CONTENT

CCN News grants users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use its content strictly for personal and non-commercial purposes.

Users are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, distributing, republishing, downloading, scraping, extracting, or commercially exploiting any content without prior written permission from CCN News. This includes the use of automated tools, bots, crawlers, or artificial intelligence systems to access or collect data from our Services.

Any unauthorized use of CCN News content may result in termination of access and legal action.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content available on CCN News, including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, videos, audio, design elements, branding, software, and logos, is owned by or licensed to ELIO Group and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

No ownership rights are transferred to users through their access to the Services. Any misuse, reproduction, or infringement of intellectual property rights may result in civil and criminal liability.

6. USER CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Users agree to use CCN News responsibly and lawfully. You must not use the Services to post, transmit, or distribute any content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, misleading, or otherwise harmful.

Users are prohibited from attempting to disrupt the functioning of the Services, gaining unauthorized access to systems, introducing malware or malicious code, or impersonating any individual, journalist, or organization.

CCN News reserves the right to monitor, restrict, or remove any content or user activity that violates these Terms.

7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Where users are permitted to submit comments, feedback, or other content, they retain ownership of their submissions but grant CCN News a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and distribute such content across its platforms.

CCN News does not assume responsibility for user-generated content and reserves the right to remove any content at its discretion without prior notice.

8. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND EXTERNAL LINKS

CCN News may publish third-party content, syndicated material, advertisements, or external links for informational purposes. Such content is provided by external sources and does not necessarily reflect the views or endorsement of CCN News.

We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of third-party content or external websites. Users are advised to exercise discretion before relying on such content.

9. SUBSCRIPTION AND PAID SERVICES

Certain parts of CCN News may be available through subscription or paid access models. Subscription fees, where applicable, are determined by CCN News and may be revised at any time.

Subscriptions may renew automatically unless cancelled by the user in accordance with applicable procedures. Payments made for subscriptions are generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or explicitly stated.

CCN News reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to subscription services in case of non-payment, misuse, or breach of these Terms.

10. ADVERTISING AND SPONSORED CONTENT

CCN News may display advertisements, sponsored content, or promotional material as part of its Services. Such content is clearly distinguishable where required by applicable law or editorial policy.

CCN News does not endorse or guarantee any third-party products, services, or claims made in such advertisements.

11. PRIVACY POLICY

CCN News is committed to protecting user privacy and handling personal data responsibly and transparently.

We may collect personal information such as name, email address, and account details when voluntarily provided by users. We may also collect non-personal data such as device information, browser type, IP address, and usage patterns to improve user experience and platform performance.

This information is used to operate and improve Services, personalise content, communicate updates, enhance security, and analyse user engagement. CCN News does not sell personal data to third parties.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the platform, as well as with legal authorities when required by law. We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data, although no system can guarantee absolute security.

Users have the right to access, modify, or request deletion of their personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

12. COOKIE POLICY

CCN News uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, and analyse performance.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember user preferences, measure traffic, and deliver relevant content. We use essential cookies for functionality, analytics cookies for performance measurement, and, where applicable, advertising cookies for relevant promotions.

Third-party service providers may also place cookies on our platform. Users may choose to disable cookies through browser settings; however, this may affect certain features of the Services.

By continuing to use CCN News, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

13. AI, SCRAPING, AND AUTOMATED ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Users are strictly prohibited from using CCN News content for training artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, or automated tools without prior written permission.

The use of bots, crawlers, scrapers, or automated systems to extract, copy, or reproduce CCN content is not permitted. CCN News reserves the right to block or restrict any such activity.

14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

All Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. CCN News makes no warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of content or Services.

Users acknowledge that use of the Services is at their own risk.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CCN News shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use the Services.

Where liability cannot be excluded, it shall be limited to the amount paid by the user, if any, for accessing paid Services.

16. INDEMNITY

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless CCN News, ELIO Group, its affiliates, employees, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, or legal actions arising from violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.

17. TERMINATION OF ACCESS

CCN News reserves the right to suspend or terminate user access at any time, with or without notice, if it determines that a user has violated these Terms, engaged in unlawful activity, or posed a risk to the platform or other users.

18. FORCE MAJEURE

CCN News shall not be held responsible for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, cyberattacks, technical failures, or governmental actions.

19. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.

20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

If any provision of this document is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Failure by CCN News to enforce any provision shall not be considered a waiver of its rights.