Terms and Conditions

📜 Terms and Conditions – SteelBuildings.in

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Welcome to SteelBuildings.in. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Agreement”) govern your use of our website located at www.steelbuildings.in (“Site”, “Platform”, or “Website”), operated by SteelBuildings News Media Pvt. Ltd. (“Company”, “We”, “Our”, or “Us”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the terms stated here, you must not use this website.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users, readers, contributors, advertisers, and others who access or use the website. Please read this document carefully.

1. 🔍 About SteelBuildings.in

SteelBuildings.in is a digital news platform dedicated to reporting on India’s and the world’s steel industry. Our content includes:

  • News articles
  • Market analysis
  • Editorials and opinions
  • Interviews and features
  • Educational explainers
  • Multimedia content (videos, podcasts, infographics)
  • Advertising and sponsored posts

The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be treated as investment, legal, or professional advice.

2. ✅ Acceptance of Terms

By using SteelBuildings.in:

  • You accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
  • You confirm that you are at least 18 years old or are using the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  • You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws.

If you breach any of these Terms, your access to the site may be restricted, suspended, or permanently banned without prior notice.

3. 🛡️ Intellectual Property Rights

All content on SteelBuildings.in is copyrighted and is the intellectual property of SteelBuildings News Media Pvt. Ltd. or our content partners unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

  • Articles and blog posts
  • Logos and trademarks
  • Design, layout, and graphics
  • Images, illustrations, and video
  • Data compilations and market insights
  • Audio content (e.g., podcasts)

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content without permission
  • Sell or license our content to third parties
  • Use bots or scrapers to extract data
  • Claim ownership of content you did not author

You may:

  • Share article links for educational, personal, or non-commercial use with proper attribution
  • Quote small excerpts (under 100 words) for academic or journalistic purposes with source citation

4. 📰 User Contributions

We may allow users to submit comments, guest articles, letters to the editor, or other content (“User Content”). When submitting User Content:

  • You represent that the content is your own and does not violate any laws or rights.
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, edit, and distribute your content on our platform and promotional materials.
  • We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or remove any user submissions at our discretion.

Users are solely responsible for their submissions and SteelBuildings.in is not liable for any opinions or inaccuracies found in User Content.

5. 🔗 External Links

SteelBuildings.in may include links to third-party websites, news portals, or resources. These are provided for convenience and reference only. We do not control or endorse the content, products, services, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

  • Availability or security of external links
  • Accuracy or legality of external content
  • Damage or loss arising from your use of third-party websites

Please review third-party terms and policies before interacting with those platforms.

6. 🧾 Sponsored Content and Advertisements

To support our journalism, SteelBuildings.in may feature sponsored content, native ads, or affiliate promotions. Sponsored content will always be clearly labeled with terms such as “Sponsored”, “Advertisement”, “Promoted by”, or similar.

We do not guarantee the claims, promises, or performance of any sponsored product or service. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before engaging with any promotional offer.

Our advertising partners must follow ethical standards and compliance with Indian laws. We reserve the right to reject or remove any ad we find inappropriate, misleading, or harmful.

7. 🛠️ Website Access and Security

We strive to provide reliable, secure, and uninterrupted access to our website. However:

  • We do not guarantee 100% uptime or error-free operation
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the website at any time
  • We are not liable for delays, interruptions, or technical issues outside our control

Users are responsible for ensuring their devices are protected against malware, viruses, and other harmful technologies while accessing our site.

8. 📉 Limitation of Liability

SteelBuildings.in and its employees, directors, partners, affiliates, and agents shall not be held liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data or profits resulting from your use or inability to use the site
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or delays in the published content
  • Damages caused by third-party content or advertisers
  • Unauthorized access to user data or personal information

By using our website, you acknowledge that you are accessing information at your own risk.

9. 📄 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SteelBuildings News Media Pvt. Ltd. and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or legal fees arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Your use or misuse of the website
  • Your violation of third-party rights or applicable laws
  • Any content submitted by you that infringes on copyrights or contains false information

This obligation survives the termination of your relationship with SteelBuildings.in.

10. 🧑‍⚖️ Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to conflict of laws principles. In the event of a dispute:

  • You agree to first attempt informal resolution by contacting us at contact.sbnews@gmail.com.
  • If unresolved, the matter shall be submitted to the courts located in [Insert City, e.g., New Delhi or Mumbai], which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

11. 🔁 Modifications to Terms

SteelBuildings.in reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time, without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.

It is your responsibility to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

12. 📱 Mobile and Email Communication

By signing up for newsletters, push notifications, or submitting forms on our site, you consent to receive communication from us via:

  • Email newsletters
  • SMS updates (if applicable)
  • Mobile notifications
  • Editorial alerts

You may opt out at any time by using unsubscribe links or contacting us at contact.sbnews@gmail.com.

13. 🔒 Privacy and Data Use

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on:

  • What data we collect and how it is used
  • Use of cookies and analytics
  • User rights under data protection laws
  • Data storage and retention
  • Contact information for privacy requests

14. 👤 Account and Login (if applicable)

If you create an account or profile on SteelBuildings.in:

  • You must provide accurate and up-to-date information.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You must notify us immediately of unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are found to be fraudulent.

15. ⚠️ Termination of Use

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website without notice if:

  • You violate these Terms or applicable laws
  • You interfere with website security or operations
  • You engage in fraud, abuse, or harass other users or staff

Termination may include deletion of your account, profile, and submitted content.

16. 📧 Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

SteelBuildings News Media Pvt. Ltd.
📍 Address: [Insert Registered Office Address]
📧 Email: contact.sbnews@gmail.com
📞 Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM IST

✅ Final Words

Thank you for visiting SteelBuildings.in. We are committed to building a transparent, reliable, and engaging platform for steel and infrastructure professionals. By using our website, you help support independent journalism that informs, educates, and connects the entire steel value chain.

Please use this platform responsibly and in good faith.