Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Last Updated: July 15, 2026
Welcome to MBKS News (“MBKS News”, “Website”, “Platform”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”), accessible at https://mbksnews.com/.
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of MBKS News, including our website, e-paper, digital newspapers, magazines, articles, videos, social media integrations, newsletters, subscriptions, memberships, advertising services, journalist onboarding, user-generated content, mobile services, applications (if launched), and all related products and services offered by MBKS News.
By accessing, browsing, registering, subscribing, purchasing, contributing content, advertising with us, or otherwise using any part of this Website, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Cookie Policy, Editorial Policy, Community Guidelines, and other policies published on this Website.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of this Website immediately.
1. About MBKS News
MBKS News is an independent digital news and media platform dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, informative, educational, and engaging content to readers across India and around the world.
Our services may include, but are not limited to:
- Local News
- District News
- State News
- National News
- International News
- Politics
- Governance
- Business & Economy
- Agriculture
- Education
- Employment & Career
- Technology
- Science
- Environment
- Health
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Lifestyle
- Opinion Articles
- Editorials
- Interviews
- Investigative Reports
- Public Interest Journalism
- Press Releases
- Photo Galleries
- Video Reports
- Live Coverage
- Podcasts
- E-Paper
- Digital Newspaper
- Digital Magazines
- Printed Publications (where available)
- Premium Reports
- Reader Memberships
- Reader Subscriptions
- Advertisements
- Sponsored Content
- Partner Publications
- Marketplace Services
- Event Registrations
- Public Notices
- Classified Advertisements
- Journalist Registration
- Citizen Journalism
- Frontend Article Submission
- Community Engagement Programs
- Educational Content
- Social Media Content
Some services may be free while others may require registration, subscription, membership, or payment.
2. Acceptance of Terms
Your continued use of MBKS News confirms that you:
- have read these Terms;
- understand these Terms;
- agree to be legally bound by these Terms;
- agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MBKS News.
3. Eligibility
You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable law.
If you are under the age of 18 years, you may use the Website only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:
- the information you provide is true and accurate;
- you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement;
- you will comply with all applicable laws;
- you will not use the Website for unlawful purposes.
4. Definitions
For the purpose of these Terms:
Website means https://mbksnews.com/ and all associated digital properties operated by MBKS News.
Content includes articles, reports, photographs, videos, graphics, audio, text, software, code, logos, advertisements, magazines, newspapers, e-paper editions, newsletters, downloadable files, social media posts, and all other materials.
User means any visitor, reader, subscriber, journalist, contributor, advertiser, member, partner, vendor, or person accessing the Website.
Contributor means any individual or organization submitting articles, reports, photographs, videos, comments, or other content.
Journalist includes reporters, correspondents, editors, bureau chiefs, freelancers, citizen journalists, photojournalists, and other editorial contributors registered with MBKS News.
5. User Registration
Certain services require account registration.
These services may include:
- Reader Accounts
- Journalist Accounts
- Contributor Accounts
- Advertiser Accounts
- Subscription Accounts
- Membership Accounts
- Event Registration
- Marketplace Accounts
During registration you agree to provide complete, accurate, and current information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted through your account.
You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
MBKS News shall not be liable for losses arising from your failure to protect your login credentials.
6. Google Login & Social Authentication
To simplify account access, MBKS News may allow authentication using third-party identity providers, including but not limited to:
- Apple
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Other supported authentication providers
By choosing social login, you authorize the respective provider to share basic account information permitted under your privacy settings.
Your use of such services is governed by the terms and privacy policies of those third-party providers.
MBKS News is not responsible for any interruption, suspension, or changes made by such providers.
7. Reader Accounts
Registered readers may receive access to additional services including:
- saved articles;
- comments;
- newsletters;
- premium stories;
- e-paper;
- digital magazines;
- subscription management;
- purchase history;
- reading preferences;
- community participation.
Access to premium services depends upon your active subscription.
8. Reader Subscriptions
MBKS News may offer:
- Free Membership
- Premium Membership
- Monthly Subscription
- Quarterly Subscription
- Annual Subscription
- E-Paper Subscription
- Digital Magazine Subscription
- Combined Subscription Packages
- Institutional Subscriptions
- Corporate Subscriptions
- Promotional Subscription Plans
Subscription prices may change without prior notice.
Renewals may occur automatically where permitted and authorized.
Taxes, if applicable, shall be charged separately.
9. Payments
Payments may be accepted through secure third-party payment gateways.
Accepted payment methods may include:
- UPI
- Credit Cards
- Debit Cards
- Net Banking
- Digital Wallets
- International Cards
- Other supported payment methods
Payment processing is handled by authorized third-party payment providers.
MBKS News does not store complete card details or confidential banking credentials.
10. Refund Policy
Unless otherwise stated in writing, the following are generally non-refundable once access has been granted:
- Digital subscriptions
- E-Paper subscriptions
- Magazine subscriptions
- Membership fees
- Digital downloads
- Premium reports
- Online courses
- Event registrations (where specified)
Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws of India.
11. E-Paper & Digital Publications
Subscribers may receive access to:
- Daily E-Paper
- Weekly Editions
- Monthly Magazines
- Special Editions
- Archived Publications
- Premium Reports
These publications are licensed solely for personal, non-commercial use.
Users shall not:
- copy;
- reproduce;
- republish;
- redistribute;
- upload;
- sell;
- license;
- scrape;
- commercially exploit
any publication without prior written permission from MBKS News.
12. Print Publications & Merchandise
MBKS News may publish and sell:
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Books
- Reports
- Souvenirs
- Merchandise
- Partner Publications
- Educational Material
Separate shipping, delivery, return, and replacement policies may apply to physical products.
13. Marketplace & Partner Products
MBKS News may facilitate the sale or promotion of products and services offered by trusted partners, advertisers, publishers, educational institutions, NGOs, businesses, or other third parties.
MBKS News does not manufacture or control third-party products and is not responsible for their quality, warranty, availability, or performance unless expressly stated otherwise.
14. Journalist Registration & Onboarding
MBKS News may invite applications from:
- Reporters
- Bureau Chiefs
- District Correspondents
- State Correspondents
- Editors
- Sub-Editors
- Freelance Journalists
- Photojournalists
- Video Journalists
- Citizen Journalists
- Columnists
- Contributors
Registration does not constitute employment, partnership, agency, accreditation, or any guarantee of publication or assignment.
MBKS News reserves the sole right to approve, reject, suspend, or terminate any journalist registration without assigning reasons.
15. Journalist Verification & Fees
Certain services may require payment, including but not limited to:
- Registration Fees
- Membership Fees
- Identity Card Fees
- Verification Charges
- Training Fees
- Certification Fees
- Renewal Fees
Payment of any fee does not guarantee approval, assignment, employment, publication, or continued association with MBKS News.
16. Press Identity Cards
Where issued, Press Identity Cards remain the exclusive property of MBKS News.
Such identity cards:
- do not confer any governmental authority;
- do not replace government-issued accreditation;
- may be revoked, suspended, or cancelled at any time;
- must be surrendered upon request.
Misuse of any identity card may result in legal action.
17. Frontend News Submission
MBKS News may permit registered users and approved contributors to submit content through frontend submission systems.
Content may include:
- News Reports
- Articles
- Opinions
- Press Releases
- Videos
- Photographs
- Interviews
- Event Reports
- Public Notices
All submissions are subject to editorial review.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
MBKS News may edit, correct, shorten, translate, modify, reject, archive, or remove submitted content at its sole discretion and without prior notice.
No compensation shall be payable unless separately agreed in writing.
18. User-Generated Content
Users remain responsible for all material they upload or submit.
By submitting content, you represent that:
- you own the content or possess all necessary rights;
- the content does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights;
- the content is truthful to the best of your knowledge;
- the content complies with applicable laws.
By submitting content, you grant MBKS News a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, translate, modify, archive, adapt, display, promote, and communicate such content through any present or future media worldwide.
19. Editorial Rights
MBKS News retains complete editorial independence.
We reserve the unrestricted right to:
- edit;
- verify;
- fact-check;
- translate;
- shorten;
- update;
- refuse;
- remove;
- archive;
- republish
any content submitted to the Website whenever considered appropriate for editorial, legal, ethical, security, or operational reasons.
No user acquires a right to publication merely by submitting content.
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20. User Conduct
By using MBKS News, you agree to use the Website responsibly, lawfully, and respectfully.
You agree not to:
- violate any applicable law or regulation;
- publish false, misleading, defamatory, or malicious information;
- impersonate any individual, organization, journalist, government authority, or public official;
- upload viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, bots, or harmful code;
- interfere with the Website’s security or functionality;
- gain unauthorized access to any account, server, or database;
- scrape, copy, harvest, or extract Website content using automated tools without our written permission;
- send spam, phishing messages, or unsolicited promotional communications;
- abuse, threaten, harass, intimidate, or stalk any person;
- publish obscene, sexually explicit, hateful, discriminatory, violent, or illegal content;
- encourage terrorism, extremism, organized crime, or unlawful activities;
- violate the intellectual property rights of others;
- misuse journalist credentials, press identity cards, or contributor accounts;
- create fake accounts or provide false identity information.
Violation of these Terms may result in immediate suspension or permanent termination of your account without prior notice and may also lead to legal action.
21. Comments & Community Participation
MBKS News may permit readers to comment on articles or participate in discussions.
Users are solely responsible for the content of their comments.
MBKS News reserves the right, but not the obligation, to:
- moderate comments;
- edit comments;
- disable comments;
- remove comments;
- suspend commenting privileges;
- permanently ban users.
We may remove any comment that is abusive, defamatory, misleading, illegal, offensive, promotional, or otherwise inconsistent with our editorial standards.
22. Editorial Independence
MBKS News maintains complete editorial independence.
Editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team.
No advertiser, sponsor, political organization, contributor, partner, donor, subscriber, or government authority has the automatic right to influence editorial decisions.
Publication, correction, update, or removal of content remains entirely at our discretion.
23. Accuracy of Information
MBKS News strives to publish accurate, balanced, and verified information.
However:
- breaking news develops rapidly;
- official information may change;
- facts may subsequently be corrected;
- sources may later revise statements.
Accordingly, MBKS News does not guarantee that every article will always remain complete, current, or error-free.
Users should independently verify information before making legal, financial, business, medical, investment, political, or personal decisions.
24. Corrections Policy
If any factual error is identified, readers may contact MBKS News through the Contact page.
Following editorial review, we may:
- correct information;
- update articles;
- clarify content;
- append editor’s notes;
- remove inaccurate material.
The decision regarding corrections remains solely with MBKS News.
25. User Submitted News Tips
Readers may submit:
- news tips;
- photographs;
- videos;
- documents;
- eyewitness reports;
- public grievances.
Submission of information does not guarantee publication.
MBKS News reserves the right to independently verify all submitted material before publication.
26. Copyright & Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on MBKS News, including but not limited to:
- articles;
- editorials;
- graphics;
- logos;
- trademarks;
- videos;
- photographs;
- audio recordings;
- magazines;
- e-paper;
- software;
- databases;
- layouts;
- page designs;
- icons;
- source code;
- newsletters;
is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, database, and intellectual property laws of India and international treaties.
All rights are reserved.
27. Limited Permission
Users may:
- read articles;
- share article links;
- print limited copies for personal use;
- quote brief excerpts with proper attribution where permitted by law.
Users may not:
- reproduce entire articles;
- republish our content elsewhere;
- commercially exploit our content;
- remove copyright notices;
- mirror our Website;
- create derivative commercial works;
- use our content to train artificial intelligence systems without written permission where prohibited by applicable law.
28. Copyright Infringement
If you believe that material available on MBKS News infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please send a written notice including:
- proof of ownership;
- identification of the copyrighted work;
- URL of the allegedly infringing material;
- your contact information;
- a declaration made in good faith.
Upon appropriate verification, MBKS News may remove or restrict access to such material.
29. Embedded Content
MBKS News may embed content from third-party platforms, including but not limited to:
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- Threads
- Vimeo
- Spotify
- Google Maps
- SoundCloud
- Telegram
- other publicly embeddable platforms.
Such embedded content remains the property of its respective owners.
Your interaction with embedded content is governed by the respective platform’s terms and privacy policies.
MBKS News does not claim ownership of embedded third-party content.
30. Social Media
MBKS News maintains official accounts across various social media platforms.
Information shared through these official channels is subject to these Terms as well as the terms of the relevant platform.
We are not responsible for content posted by third-party users on social media.
31. Advertisements
MBKS News may display advertisements through:
- Google AdSense;
- Google Ad Manager;
- direct advertisers;
- programmatic advertising networks;
- affiliate networks;
- native advertising;
- sponsorships;
- video advertising;
- display advertising;
- classified advertising.
Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content wherever reasonably practicable.
Publication of advertisements does not constitute endorsement by MBKS News.
32. Sponsored Content
Some articles, videos, interviews, features, newsletters, or publications may be sponsored or paid promotional content.
Such material may be identified using labels such as:
- Sponsored
- Partner Content
- Advertorial
- Promotional Feature
- Paid Partnership
Editorial discretion remains solely with MBKS News.
33. Affiliate Disclosure
Certain links published on MBKS News may be affiliate links.
If a purchase is made through such links, MBKS News may receive a commission at no additional cost to the user.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial independence.
34. Marketplace
MBKS News may sell or facilitate the sale of:
- newspapers;
- magazines;
- books;
- educational material;
- reports;
- research publications;
- digital downloads;
- subscriptions;
- event registrations;
- partner publications;
- merchandise.
Additional product-specific terms may apply at the time of purchase.
35. Third-Party Products & Services
The Website may feature products, services, events, courses, campaigns, publications, or offers provided by third parties.
MBKS News does not guarantee:
- availability;
- quality;
- suitability;
- merchantability;
- fitness for purpose;
- performance;
- legality.
Any transaction between users and third parties is solely between those parties.
36. External Links
Our Website may include links to external websites.
These links are provided solely for convenience.
MBKS News does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for:
- content;
- policies;
- security;
- products;
- services;
- advertisements;
- availability.
Users access third-party websites entirely at their own risk.
37. Google Services
MBKS News may integrate Google services including:
- Google Login;
- Google Analytics;
- Google AdSense;
- Google Tag Manager;
- Google Maps;
- Google Fonts;
- Google reCAPTCHA;
- Google Search Console;
- Google Publisher Services.
Use of these services is subject to Google’s applicable terms and privacy practices.
38. Newsletters
Users may subscribe to email newsletters.
By subscribing, you consent to receive:
- breaking news;
- newsletters;
- promotional communications;
- subscription updates;
- event invitations;
- surveys;
- marketing messages where permitted.
Users may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
39. Push Notifications
Where supported, MBKS News may send browser or mobile notifications.
Users may disable notifications through their device or browser settings at any time.
40. Availability of Services
We strive to keep the Website available continuously.
However, access may occasionally be interrupted due to:
- maintenance;
- upgrades;
- technical failures;
- cyberattacks;
- internet disruptions;
- government restrictions;
- events beyond our reasonable control.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of any service.
Write us:
info@mbksnews.com
mbksmuddhabundelkhandkasamacha@gmail.com
Note: Legal Juridiction for any dispute will be District Court, Datia (MP)
