Terms of Service & Usage Policy

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Mere Samachar (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Nature of Service & Fair Use Disclaimers

Mere Samachar is an automated news aggregation and discovery index. We do not claim ownership of third-party news reports or media published by independent newspapers, broadcasters, or agencies.

• All headlines, article snippets, and images are aggregated for informational, indexing, and commentary purposes in accordance with Fair Use standards under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.
• Original article copyrights remain exclusively with the respective publishers and news organizations.
• Users are encouraged to click through the provided links to read the full original reports on publisher websites.

3. User Accounts & Subscriptions

Certain enhanced features (e.g. ad-free reading, advanced AI concierge summaries, regional audio bulletins) may require an active subscription tier (e.g. Silver, Gold, or Platinum).

• Subscriptions are billed in Indian Rupees (INR) through authorized payment providers.
• Access passes and quotas are tied to your registered mobile identity and non-transferable.

4. Prohibited Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Attempt to bypass rate limits, authentication barriers, or security mechanisms.
• Scrape, replicate, or resell the curated index or AI-synthesized digests without enterprise licensing.
• Misuse AI assistant ("Finch") to generate unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content.

5. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising in connection with the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.