Welcome to Deccan Wire. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, platform, and any related distribution, syndication, or ancillary services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing, registering for, or using Deccan Wire, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website or Services, you confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms;

• You are of legal age to form a binding contract (typically 18+);

• You will use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws.

These Terms apply to all users, including individuals, organizations, subscribers, and third parties accessing any functionality of the Services.

2. Services Description

Deccan Wire provides press release distribution and media syndication services that help clients share newsworthy announcements with a range of media outlets, publishing partners, aggregated feeds, and syndication networks. Our Services include, but are not limited to:

• Editorial review and formatting services;

• Press release publishing and syndication to partner networks;

• Optional analytics and reporting tools;

• Customer support.

We may modify, enhance, or discontinue Services at any time in our sole discretion.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Accuracy and Rights

When using Deccan Wire, you agree that:

• You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and truthfulness of all content you submit (“User Content”);

• You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to distribute the content;

• Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights including copyrights, trademarks, privacy, or publicity rights.

3.2 Compliance

You must comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to defamation, privacy, intellectual property, electronic communications, and anti-spam laws. You agree not to submit or distribute:

• False, misleading, defamatory, or hateful content;

• Content that invades personal privacy or reveals sensitive personal data;

• Spam, malware, or harmful code;

• Content that violates any legal obligation.

You are also responsible for ensuring the accuracy of metadata, headlines, and any identifying details in your User Content.

4. Editorial Review and Publication

All press releases submitted through Deccan Wire are subject to editorial review in accordance with our Editorial Guidelines. Approval for distribution is at our discretion and may be withheld for content that:

• Fails to meet newsworthiness or formatting standards;

• Contains prohibited subject matter; or

• Violates these Terms or other policies.

Deccan Wire may edit, reject, or remove any User Content if it does not comply with our policies. Editorial review ensures quality and compatibility with syndication standards but does not guarantee media pickup or editorial acceptance by third-party outlets.

5. Licenses and Rights

5.1 User Content License

By submitting User Content, you grant Deccan Wire and its partners a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, store, reproduce, distribute, display, and otherwise process your content in connection with providing, promoting, and improving the Services.

This license also permits Deccan Wire to syndicate your press release to media partners and third-party platforms as part of the distribution process.

5.2 Site Content License

All content provided directly by Deccan Wire (e.g., interface elements, documentation, proprietary software) remains the property of Deccan Wire and its licensors. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute any part of the Service other than as expressly permitted.

6. Payment and Fees

Where applicable, fees for Services must be paid in full according to the pricing and billing terms offered at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise agreed:

• All payments are non-refundable once editorial review begins;

• You are responsible for providing accurate billing information;

• Prices and fees may change at our discretion with notice.

Any refunds or credits are governed by our specific refunds policy, if offered.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 No Guarantee of Media Pickup

Deccan Wire does not guarantee that any press release will be published or featured by any particular media outlet, journalist, or third-party platform. Distribution increases visibility but does not ensure coverage or publication.

7.2 Service Quality

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. Deccan Wire makes no representation that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Deccan Wire and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors are not liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages;

• Loss of profits, business opportunities, data, or reputation;

• Damages arising out of your use of the Service or reliance on any content.

In any case, Deccan Wire’s total liability shall be limited to the fees actually paid by you for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Deccan Wire and its officers, directors, agents, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:

• Your breach of these Terms;

• Your use of the Service;

• Your User Content;

• Claims related to the submission of content.

10. Termination

Deccan Wire may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if you violate these Terms or for operational reasons. Upon termination, all licenses granted to Deccan Wire may continue to operate in accordance with these Terms.

You may also terminate the Services by ceasing to use the platform and notifying Deccan Wire in writing if relevant contractual obligations exist.

11. Changes to Terms

Deccan Wire may revise these Terms at any time. We will post an updated version on our website with a new effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Deccan Wire is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.