Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 20 2025

Welcome to The Kodagu Express (www.kodaguexpress.com). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website. By using the site, you agree to comply with these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Ownership and Operation

This website is owned and operated by an individual under the name The Kodagu Express. All references to "we", "us", or "our" refer to The Kodagu Express.

2. User Accounts and Access

To access certain features, you may be required to register an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and all activities under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if any misuse is detected.

3. User-Generated Content

Users may post comments, articles, or other content. By posting content:

You confirm you have the rights to publish such content.
You agree not to post anything defamatory, unlawful, or offensive.
We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion without prior notice.

4. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

5. Sponsored and Opinion Content

We occasionally publish opinion pieces and sponsored content. These will be clearly marked with appropriate disclaimers. The views expressed are those of the respective authors and not necessarily of The Kodagu Express.

6. Advertisements

The website displays advertisements. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content or services offered by advertisers.(For more details, please refer to Point 14 below.)

7. Intellectual Property

All content published on this website, including articles, photos, videos, and logos, is the property of The Kodagu Express, unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content in any manner without prior written permission. Requests may be sent to thekodaguexpress@gmail.com.

8. Republishing and Sharing Policy

We do not permit republishing of our content without written permission. For any syndication or usage inquiries, please contact thekodaguexpress@gmail.com.

9. Data Collection and Use

We collect limited user data including:

Names, emails, and analytics information (via cookies or IP tracking)
Data collected through registrations, newsletter subscriptions, and general site usage

For details, refer to our [Privacy Policy].

10. Legal Compliance

We operate in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

11. Limitation of Liability

We do our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date information. However, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of any content. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Content Accuracy and Legal Disclaimer
While we strive to ensure that all content on The Kodagu Express is accurate, factual, and up to date, occasional errors or omissions may occur unintentionally. We do not make any warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information published. By using this website, you acknowledge that any reliance on content is at your own discretion and risk.

We are not legally responsible for any loss, damage, or legal implications arising directly or indirectly from the use of our content. This includes, but is not limited to, factual inaccuracies, typographical errors, or editorial oversights.

Additionally, The Kodagu Express displays third-party advertisements and sponsored content. We do not endorse, verify, or assume any responsibility for the accuracy or legality of such content. Users are advised to independently verify any claims made in advertisements before acting upon them. We are not liable for any consequences, financial or otherwise, arising from engagement with any third-party links, sponsors, or advertisers featured on our platform.

14. Advertisement Disclaimer
The advertisements displayed on The Kodagu Express website (www.kodaguexpress.com), Instagram posts, X(Formerly Twitter), WhatsApp groups, and other social media handles of The Kodagu Express are provided by third-party advertisers and do not represent endorsements or recommendations by us.

While we make efforts to ensure that advertisements meet ethical and professional standards, the accuracy, claims, or content of these advertisements are solely the responsibility of the advertisers.

Users are advised to exercise discretion and independently verify any claims or offers presented in advertisements. The Kodagu Express disclaims all liability for any losses, damages, or inconveniences resulting from interactions with advertisers or reliance on their content.

For more information about our advertising policies or to report concerns, please contact us at thekodaguexpress@gmail.com.

15. Contact

For questions, complaints, or permissions, please contact:
Email: thekodaguexpress@gmail.com