Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika. By accessing or using our website, submitting manuscripts or other content, registering for our programmes, purchasing subscriptions, or making payments through our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Website Use

  • The website and its content are provided for informational, literary, academic, and publication-related purposes.
  • Users agree to provide accurate and complete information when submitting forms, manuscripts, registrations, or payment details.
  • Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any website feature or service when necessary.
  • Users must not use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or unauthorized purpose.

2. Manuscript and Content Submission

Authors and contributors may submit articles, research papers, poems, stories, reviews, essays, or other literary and academic works in accordance with the applicable submission guidelines.

  • The author is responsible for ensuring that all submitted content is original and does not knowingly infringe the copyright, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
  • Authors must ensure that the information provided during submission is accurate.
  • Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
  • Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika reserves the right to accept, reject, edit, revise, or request modifications to submitted content in accordance with its editorial policies.
  • The editorial decision of the publication shall be final, subject to applicable policies and laws.

3. Author Responsibility

By submitting content, the author confirms that:

  • The submitted work is their original work or that they have obtained the necessary rights and permissions.
  • The content does not knowingly contain defamatory, unlawful, plagiarized, or infringing material.
  • Any required permissions for photographs, quotations, illustrations, or third-party material have been obtained.
  • The author accepts responsibility for the accuracy and authenticity of the information contained in the submitted work.

Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika shall not be responsible for disputes arising from unauthorized use of third-party material submitted by an author.

4. Intellectual Property and Copyright

  • The name, logo, design, website content, layout, graphics, and original materials of Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
  • Website content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
  • Copyright in an author's submitted or published work shall remain subject to the specific publication, licensing, or copyright terms applicable to that work.
  • Users must not reproduce or distribute published content in a manner that violates the applicable copyright or licensing terms.

5. Fees and Payments

Where applicable, fees may be charged for subscriptions, registrations, workshops, events, publication-related services, or other services offered through the website.

  • Applicable fees will be displayed before payment is completed.
  • Payments may be made through available online payment methods, including Razorpay and other authorized payment providers.
  • Users are responsible for providing correct payment and billing information.
  • A successful payment does not by itself guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript unless expressly stated otherwise.
  • All payments are subject to our applicable Refund and Cancellation Policy.

6. Razorpay and Third-Party Payment Services

Online payments may be processed through Razorpay or another authorized payment gateway.

By making a payment, users agree to comply with the applicable terms and conditions of the payment gateway, bank, card issuer, UPI provider, or other payment service.

Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika does not ordinarily store sensitive payment credentials such as complete card numbers, CVV numbers, UPI PINs, or banking passwords.

7. Subscriptions and Digital Services

Where subscriptions or digital services are offered:

  • The subscription period and applicable charges will be specified at the time of purchase.
  • Access to digital content may be subject to technical availability and applicable subscription terms.
  • Subscription fees are subject to the Refund and Cancellation Policy.
  • Users must not share paid subscription access, login credentials, or restricted digital content with unauthorized persons.

8. Events, Workshops and Programmes

Where Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika organizes or facilitates seminars, workshops, theatre programmes, literary events, training programmes, or similar activities:

  • Registration must be completed using the information requested by the organizers.
  • Participants are expected to follow reasonable rules and instructions issued for the programme.
  • Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika reserves the right to reschedule, modify, or cancel a programme due to unavoidable circumstances.
  • Applicable cancellation and refund matters will be governed by the Refund and Cancellation Policy or the specific terms communicated for the programme.

9. User Conduct

Users must not:

  • Submit plagiarized, fraudulent, defamatory, unlawful, or knowingly misleading content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, database, accounts, or administrative systems.
  • Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
  • Use the website to distribute spam or unauthorized promotional material.
  • Misrepresent their identity or affiliation.
  • Copy, reproduce, or commercially exploit website content without authorization.

Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika reserves the right to restrict or terminate access where a user violates these Terms and Conditions or applicable law.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, payment providers, social media platforms, educational resources, or other services.

Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or services.

Users should review the relevant third-party terms and policies before using those services.

11. Website Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep the website operational and accessible. However, temporary interruptions may occur because of maintenance, technical problems, hosting issues, internet connectivity, security incidents, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, or completely error-free.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or unforeseeable losses arising from the use of the website or services.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

13. Privacy

The collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the applicable privacy practices.

14. Refund and Cancellation

All refunds and cancellations shall be governed by our Refund and Cancellation Policy, as applicable to the particular service, subscription, registration, or payment.

15. Changes to These Terms

Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

The updated Terms and Conditions will be published on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the services of Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts having jurisdiction over the registered/operating location of Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika.

17. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika
Email: admin@uttarsurisahityapotrika.in
Website: Uttarsuri Sahitya Patrika

By accessing our website, submitting content, registering for a service, or making a payment, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.