Welcome to DeccanWire (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the DeccanWire website, services, and related tools and content (collectively, the “Site” or “Services”). By accessing or using our Site and Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with all these terms, please do not use this Site or our Services.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting the Site, registering for an account, submitting content, or using our distribution and syndication services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accept these Terms in full. These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and DeccanWire.

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Editorial Policy, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms. You agree that your use of the Site adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and policies.

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2. Eligibility & Account Registration

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a legal contract to use DeccanWire’s Services. When creating an account or using features that require registration, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information

• Maintain the confidentiality of your login details

• Be responsible for all activity under your account

DeccanWire reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms.

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3. Use of Services

3.1 Press Release Submission

When you submit a press release through DeccanWire:

• You confirm that you have the legal right to submit the content

• You warrant that the content is truthful, accurate, and not misleading

• You agree that the content will comply with DeccanWire’s Editorial Policy

3.2 Distribution and Syndication

DeccanWire distributes press releases through a network of publishing partners and syndication channels. You understand that:

• Distribution does not guarantee publication by any news outlet

• Media outlets exercise independent editorial control

• We do not control how third parties use or interpret your press release

3.3 Responsible Use

You agree not to use the Site or Services for:

• Illegal, deceptive, fraudulent, or abusive purposes

• Uploading harmful code (viruses, malware, spyware)

• Attempting unauthorized access to servers or data

• Distributing content that violates laws or third-party rights

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4. Content Ownership & License

4.1 User Content

You retain ownership of any press releases, media materials, images, or files you submit (“User Content”). However, by uploading or submitting User Content, you grant DeccanWire and its partners a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Reproduce, modify, and distribute your content

• Syndicate and publish your press release across partner networks

• Use excerpts for reporting, analytics, and system operations

This license remains in effect for the duration necessary to offer the Services and fulfill contractual obligations.

4.2 Site Content

The Site and all its design, graphics, text, logos, and software are owned by DeccanWire or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may view and download material for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

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5. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property associated with DeccanWire’s operations — including methodologies, software, and distribution processes — remains DeccanWire’s sole property. You agree not to copy, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, or commercially exploit such intellectual property without prior written consent.

You are responsible for ensuring that your submissions do not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.

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6. Editorial Review & Content Standards

All press releases are subject to editorial review according to the standards outlined in the Editorial Policy. DeccanWire may:

• Edit content to comply with format or legal requirements

• Reject submissions that fail editorial or policy standards

• Request revisions before distribution

DeccanWire is not responsible for errors, omissions, or editorial decisions made by external publishing partners or media outlets.

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7. Payment, Fees & Refunds

If you purchase a paid service, you agree to pay the applicable fees as presented at purchase. All payments must be made in full prior to distribution. Services are typically non-refundable once editorial review begins, except where expressly defined in a separate refund policy.

Failure to pay for services may result in suspension or termination of access.

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8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DeccanWire and its affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors are not liable for:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages

• Damages arising from errors, editorial decisions, or third-party actions

• Losses resulting from distributed content or media usage

In no event shall DeccanWire’s total liability exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

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9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold DeccanWire, its officers, directors, agents, affiliates, and partners harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms

• Your use of the Site or Services

• Your User Content or its publication

This includes claims for intellectual property infringement and violations of law.

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10. Third-Party Interaction

DeccanWire may work with third-party service providers, including editors, distribution partners, analytics services, and payment processors. You authorize DeccanWire to share your content and necessary data with such partners solely for the purpose of performing Services. DeccanWire is not liable for actions or omissions by third parties.

The Site may also contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience, and DeccanWire does not endorse or control the content of external sites.

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11. Termination

DeccanWire may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Site and Services:

• For violation of these Terms

• For failure to comply with laws or policies

• For security or operational reasons

Upon termination, your rights under these Terms immediately cease, and DeccanWire may remove your account and User Content from the system.

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12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which DeccanWire is registered. Any disputes will be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction, and you hereby consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

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13. Changes to These Terms

DeccanWire reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify users of material changes. Continued use of the Site or Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

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14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

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✅ Summary: These Terms of Use clearly define the responsibilities of users and DeccanWire, including content ownership, liability limitations, editorial control, payment terms, and dispute resolution. They are structured to protect your business while giving users clarity about how the Site works and what is expected of them.