Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 9 August 2025

Entity: GPMN India Publications Pvt. Ltd. (the “Publisher”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using or accessing peddlermedia.in, our social media accounts, mobile apps, newsletters, or attending events organized by us, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. These Terms Apply To

These Terms apply to:

• GPMN India operated website (peddlermedia.in)
• Any social media accounts and pages under the Peddler Media & GPMN India brand
• Any affiliated magazine, mobile apps, newsletters, and digital products
• Any offline activities, live events, performances, and media activations related to Peddler Media & GPMN India

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content and materials on the Site — including text, images, video, audio, designs, and code — are owned or controlled by GPMN India Publications Pvt. Ltd. and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may share content for non-commercial, personal use only with clear attribution to Peddler Media. Any commercial reuse, republication, or redistribution requires express written permission from GPMN India.

4. Artist Freedom & Creator Policy

Peddler Media operates on a principle of Full Artist Freedom. We encourage creators, journalists, and artists to create authentic, regionally-rooted, and fearless work.

• Creators retain personal moral rights to their work unless a contract states otherwise.
• Content must comply with applicable laws, copyright rules, and our editorial guidelines.
• Hate speech, defamation, incitement to violence, or illegal activity is prohibited and will be removed.

Contractual collaborations, revenue shares, and licensing terms are governed by separate written agreements administered by GPMN India.

5. User Conduct

When using our services you agree not to:

• Post unlawful, harmful, infringing, or abusive material;
• Attempt to compromise the Site’s security or engage in scraping without permission;
• Impersonate others, or submit false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access, remove content, or take legal action against users who violate these Terms.

6. Third-Party Content & Links

We may link to third-party sites or embed content from social platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram). Those sites have their own terms and policies — we are not responsible for their content or practices.

7. Monetization, Ads & Sponsored Content

Advertising, sponsorships, and paid promotions help fund our journalism. All sponsored content will be disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising standards. Revenue from monetization is managed by GPMN India and shared with creators per written agreements.

8. Privacy & Data

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data. By using our services you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy.

9. DMCA & Copyright Complaints

If you believe your copyright-protected work is used without permission, please contact our legal team with a DMCA notice at legal@peddlermedia.in. Provide sufficient information to allow us to investigate and take action.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and its content are provided “as is.” We do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose. GPMN India and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site or any service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including breach of these Terms.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Rohtak, Haryana.

14. Contact

For questions, contracts, partnerships, or legal matters, contact:

Legal: legal@peddlermedia.in
Partnerships: partnerships@peddlermedia.in