Terms & Conditions

MalikTimes

Last Updated: May 13, 2026 Effective From: January 1, 2024 Publisher: MalikTimes | maliktimes.in Registered Office: Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Most Terms & Conditions pages are written to protect the website from users. This one is written to be honest with them.

These terms explain the rules of engagement between MalikTimes and the people who read, share, contribute to, or do business with us. They are not designed to catch you out. They are designed to make sure everyone — readers, contributors, advertisers, and our own team — knows exactly where they stand.

Please read them. And if something isn’t clear, write to us at legal@maliktimes.in.

1. About MalikTimes

MalikTimes (accessible at maliktimes.in) is an independent digital news and media publication covering startups, artificial intelligence, venture funding, technology, and business. We are headquartered in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, and our content is read by audiences across India and globally.

Publisher: MalikTimes Editor-in-Chief: Parvez Ali Address: Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Contact: legal@maliktimes.in

By accessing or using maliktimes.in — reading an article, subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a startup, or engaging with any part of our platform — you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Use of This Website

2a. Permitted Use

You are welcome to:

  • Read, browse, and access all publicly available content on maliktimes.in
  • Share links to our articles on social media, messaging platforms, or other websites, with proper attribution to MalikTimes
  • Quote brief excerpts from our articles — up to 50 words — with a clear attribution and a direct link back to the original article on maliktimes.in
  • Subscribe to our newsletter and receive editorial updates by email
  • Submit startup information, press releases, or editorial tips through our designated channels

2b. Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, copy, or distribute our content in full — in any format, on any platform — without our prior written permission
  • Scrape, crawl, or extract content from maliktimes.in using automated tools, bots, or scripts without written authorisation
  • Use our content to train artificial intelligence models, machine learning systems, or large language models — in whole or in part — without explicit written consent from MalikTimes
  • Misrepresent our reporting — by selectively quoting, editing, or recontextualising our content in a way that distorts the original meaning
  • Use our name, logo, or brand identity in a way that implies an endorsement, partnership, or affiliation that does not exist
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website, systems, or infrastructure
  • Use maliktimes.in for any unlawful purpose, or in any way that violates applicable Indian, EU, or international law

We take content misuse seriously. If you become aware of any unauthorised use of our content, please let us know at legal@maliktimes.in.

3. Intellectual Property

All original content published on maliktimes.in — including but not limited to articles, analysis, opinion pieces, headlines, photographs, graphics, data visualisations, logos, and design elements — is the intellectual property of MalikTimes, unless otherwise attributed to a third party.

This content is protected under:

  • The Copyright Act, 1957 (India)
  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
  • International copyright conventions including the Berne Convention

What you can do: Share links. Quote briefly (up to 50 words) with attribution and a link. Reference our reporting in your own original work, with credit.

What you cannot do: Reproduce articles in full. Republish our content on your own website or platform. Use our content commercially without a licence.

For syndication, licensing, or reprint enquiries, write to: partnerships@maliktimes.in

Where content is contributed by freelance writers, photographers, or third-party sources, the relevant copyright notices are attributed accordingly. Third-party content is used by MalikTimes under licence or with explicit permission.

4. Newsletter Terms

When you subscribe to the MalikTimes newsletter, you agree to receive periodic editorial communications from us — including story highlights, weekly roundups, and occasional announcements.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send
  • We will not send you promotional emails from third-party advertisers without your separate consent
  • Our newsletter is delivered via Mailchimp. By subscribing, you also agree to Mailchimp’s Terms of Use
  • We do not share your email address with advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes

Full details of how we handle newsletter subscriber data are set out in our Privacy Policy at maliktimes.in/privacy-policy

5. Startup Submissions & Contributed Content

MalikTimes accepts startup submissions, press releases, founder pitches, and editorial contributions. The following terms apply:

Startup Submissions

  • Submitting information to MalikTimes does not guarantee editorial coverage
  • Coverage decisions are made solely on editorial merit by our editorial team
  • MalikTimes does not charge for editorial features or news coverage
  • By submitting information to us, you confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge, and that you have the authority to share it
  • MalikTimes is not liable for consequences arising from inaccurate or misleading information submitted by third parties

Contributed Articles & Opinion Pieces

  • Contributors who write for MalikTimes retain the moral right to be identified as the author of their work
  • By submitting an article for publication, contributors grant MalikTimes a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, distribute, and archive the content on maliktimes.in and associated platforms
  • Contributors confirm that submitted work is original, does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights, and does not contain defamatory, unlawful, or misleading content
  • MalikTimes reserves the right to edit contributed content for clarity, accuracy, length, and style, in line with our editorial standards
  • MalikTimes reserves the right to decline any submission without providing a reason

6. Advertising & Commercial Relationships

MalikTimes accepts advertising through Google AdSense and direct commercial partnerships including sponsored content, native advertising, and brand features.

  • All advertising and sponsored content is clearly labelled on our platform
  • Advertisers do not influence editorial coverage — purchasing advertising with MalikTimes does not guarantee, influence, or in any way affect our independent editorial reporting
  • Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that all advertising materials submitted to MalikTimes comply with applicable Indian advertising standards, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines, and applicable law
  • MalikTimes reserves the right to refuse or remove any advertising that violates our editorial standards, is misleading, or is otherwise inappropriate

For advertising enquiries: partnerships@maliktimes.in

7. Affiliate Links

Some content on maliktimes.in contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, MalikTimes may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial coverage or recommendations. All affiliate links are disclosed within the content where they appear.

8. Accuracy & Reliance on Content

MalikTimes is a journalism platform. Our content is produced with care, verified to editorial standards, and corrected when errors are identified. However:

  • Our content is provided for informational purposes only
  • Nothing published on maliktimes.in constitutes financial, investment, legal, medical, or professional advice of any kind
  • We do not guarantee that all information on our platform is complete, accurate, or current at all times — particularly given the fast-moving nature of startup and technology news
  • You should not make financial, investment, legal, or business decisions based solely on content published on maliktimes.in
  • For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult a qualified professional

Our Disclaimer page at maliktimes.in/disclaimer provides further detail on the limitations of our content.

9. External Links

Our articles frequently link to external websites for context, sourcing, and reference. These links do not constitute an endorsement of the linked content, organisation, or website.

MalikTimes has no control over the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external websites. Once you leave maliktimes.in, these Terms & Conditions no longer apply. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external website you visit.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • MalikTimes, its founder, editorial team, employees, freelance contributors, and affiliated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, content published on maliktimes.in
  • This includes — without limitation — financial loss, loss of business, reputational damage, or any action taken on the basis of our reporting
  • MalikTimes is not liable for the content of third-party websites linked from our platform
  • MalikTimes is not liable for any temporary unavailability of the website due to technical issues, maintenance, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Nothing in these terms limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded under Indian, EU, or UK law.

11. Indemnity

By using maliktimes.in, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless MalikTimes, its founder, editors, contributors, and staff from any claim, loss, damage, or expense — including reasonable legal costs — arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms & Conditions
  • Your misuse of our content
  • Any inaccurate or misleading information you submit to us
  • Your violation of any applicable law in connection with your use of our platform

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of India.

Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of maliktimes.in shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India — or, where required by applicable law, the relevant courts of the European Union or United Kingdom for users based in those jurisdictions.

For EU and UK-based users, nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

13. Termination of Access

MalikTimes reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to our website — temporarily or permanently — for any user who:

  • Violates these Terms & Conditions
  • Attempts to misuse, scrape, or exploit our platform
  • Engages in any activity that is harmful to MalikTimes, its team, its sources, or its readers

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of maliktimes.in at any time, with or without notice, for operational, editorial, or technical reasons.

14. Changes to These Terms

We review and update these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes in our platform, our practices, or applicable law.

When significant changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of maliktimes.in after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

If you disagree with any updated terms, please discontinue use of our website and, where applicable, unsubscribe from our newsletter.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy (maliktimes.in/privacy-policy), Disclaimer (maliktimes.in/disclaimer), and Editorial Policy (maliktimes.in/editorial-policy), constitute the entire agreement between MalikTimes and its users regarding the use of maliktimes.in.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms & Conditions, please reach out:

Legal & Terms enquiries: legal@maliktimes.in Content licensing & syndication: partnerships@maliktimes.in Editorial: editorial@maliktimes.in Privacy matters: privacy@maliktimes.in General enquiries: hello@maliktimes.in

MalikTimes Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India maliktimes.in

We aim to respond to all legal and terms-related enquiries within 5 working days.

We built MalikTimes to do journalism the right way — independently, honestly, and with respect for the people who read us. These terms reflect the same values. We ask only that you engage with our platform in the same spirit.