1. Introduction
Welcome to Piccozone News (news.piccozone.com), a multi-tenant SaaS platform operated by Piccozone Technologies, a freelance service provider based at A 1417, 14th Floor, NX-ONE, Tower 2, Tech Zone IV, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201318, India.
By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Definitions
- "Platform" refers to Piccozone News, including the website, APIs, and all related services.
- "User" refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Platform.
- "Subscriber" refers to a User who has purchased a paid subscription plan.
- "Tenant" refers to a news publisher or organization using the Platform to operate their own news website.
- "Content" refers to text, images, videos, and other materials published on the Platform.
- "We", "Us", "Our" refers to Piccozone Technologies.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use our services. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
4. Account Registration
- You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
5. Subscription Plans & Payments
- We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing.
- All prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.
- Payment is processed securely through our payment partner, Razorpay.
- Subscriptions are billed on a monthly or annual basis as per the selected plan.
- We reserve the right to modify pricing with prior notice to existing subscribers.
- Failed payments may result in suspension of services until payment is successfully processed.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Publish false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content.
- Use the Platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose.
- Violate any intellectual property rights of third parties.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its systems.
- Upload malware, viruses, or any other harmful code.
- Use automated bots or scrapers to extract data from the Platform.
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Platform's services.
7. Content Ownership & Licensing
- Tenants retain ownership of the Content they publish on the Platform.
- By publishing Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute the Content as part of our services.
- We do not claim ownership over any Content published by Tenants.
- You are solely responsible for ensuring that your Content does not infringe upon any third-party rights.
8. Intellectual Property
The Platform, its design, logos, trademarks, software, and all associated intellectual property are owned by Piccozone Technologies. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our intellectual property without prior written consent.
9. Service Availability & Modifications
- We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or service at any time with reasonable notice.
- Scheduled maintenance windows will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
10. Termination
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
- You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings.
- Upon termination, your access to the Platform and its features will be revoked.
- We may retain your data for a reasonable period as required by applicable laws.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Piccozone Technologies Pvt Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in subscription fees during the 12 months preceding the claim.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Platform's reliability, accuracy, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Piccozone Technologies its owner, and associates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.
14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
