Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the AntarKatha platform (antarkatha.fun), including all associated services, features, content, and applications (collectively, the “Platform”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and AntarKatha (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By creating an account, posting content, or otherwise using the Platform, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

2. User-Generated Content

AntarKatha is a community storytelling platform that enables users to create, upload, share, and interact with content including but not limited to stories, images, comments, and chat messages (“User Content”). You acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Sole Responsibility: All User Content published on the Platform is created, uploaded, and shared solely by its respective authors. Users bear full and exclusive responsibility for the content they post, including its accuracy, legality, reliability, and appropriateness.
• Ownership of Content: You must own or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to upload and publish any content on the Platform. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.
• No Claim of Ownership: AntarKatha does not claim ownership over any User Content. All intellectual property rights in User Content remain with the respective authors or rights holders.
• No Responsibility for User Content: AntarKatha is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, decency, or appropriateness of any User Content. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the truthfulness or reliability of any content posted by users.
• Intermediary Status: AntarKatha operates solely as an intermediary platform within the meaning of Section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. We provide the technical infrastructure for users to share content and do not exercise editorial control over User Content. AntarKatha is entitled to the safe harbor protections afforded to intermediaries under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, review, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, including content that we determine violates these Terms or applicable law.

3. Content Guidelines

By using the Platform, you agree not to post, upload, or transmit any content that:

• Plagiarism: Is copied, stolen, or reproduced from another author or source without proper attribution or authorization.
• Hate Speech: Promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence against any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, caste, or any other protected characteristic.
• Illegal Content: Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law, including but not limited to content that is defamatory, obscene, or promotes illegal activities.
• Harassment: Constitutes bullying, threats, intimidation, stalking, or any form of harassment directed at other users or third parties.
• NSFW Content: Contains sexually explicit, graphic, or mature material without appropriate content warnings or markings. Any NSFW content must be clearly labeled as such.
• Impersonation: Falsely represents your identity or affiliation with any person, organization, or entity, or creates accounts intended to mislead others.
• Spam or Manipulation: Consists of unsolicited advertising, repetitive posts, vote manipulation, or any activity intended to artificially inflate engagement metrics.

Violation of these guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent termination at our sole discretion.

4. AI-Generated Images

The Platform provides access to AI image generation features powered by third-party services. By using these features, you acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated images are produced by third-party artificial intelligence models and services over which AntarKatha has no direct control.
• AntarKatha makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the quality, accuracy, appropriateness, originality, or fitness for any particular purpose of AI-generated output.
• You are solely responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and determining the suitability of any AI-generated content before using, sharing, or publishing it.
• AntarKatha shall not be held liable for any claims, damages, or disputes arising from the use, distribution, or publication of AI-generated images by users.
• The intellectual property status of AI-generated content may vary by jurisdiction. You are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws regarding AI-generated works.

5. Intellectual Property

Users retain full copyright and all intellectual property rights to their original User Content. By posting content on AntarKatha, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and perform your User Content solely in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.

This license does not grant AntarKatha ownership of your content. You may remove your content from the Platform at any time, at which point this license will terminate, except to the extent that cached or archived copies may persist in our systems for a reasonable period.

The AntarKatha name, logo, brand elements, and all proprietary technology, software, and design of the Platform are the exclusive property of AntarKatha and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use, copy, or reproduce these without our prior written consent.

6. Coin System / Virtual Currency

The Platform may offer a virtual coin or reward system (“Coins”) as part of its features. By participating in the coin system, you agree to the following:

• Coins are virtual tokens with no real-world monetary value outside the Platform. They cannot be exchanged for legal tender, securities, or any other form of currency except as expressly permitted by AntarKatha.
• Any purchase of Coins or premium features is final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable consumer protection laws.
• Any encashment, withdrawal, or conversion of Coins to real currency is subject to AntarKatha's sole approval and discretion, and may be subject to minimum thresholds, processing fees, and verification requirements.
• AntarKatha reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the coin system, alter coin values, change earning or redemption rates, or revoke Coins at any time without prior notice or liability.
• Coins are non-transferable between accounts unless explicitly permitted. Any attempt to sell, trade, or transfer Coins outside the Platform is prohibited and may result in account termination.

7. Account Termination

AntarKatha reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or the Content Guidelines.
• Engaging in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions.
• Any conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to the Platform, its users, or third parties.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. AntarKatha shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account or access.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.

AntarKatha does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content available through the Platform, including User Content and AI-generated content.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANTARKATHA, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities.
• Loss of or damage to User Content.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Platform.
• Any other matter relating to the Platform.

In no event shall AntarKatha's total aggregate liability exceed the amount you have paid to AntarKatha, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or One Thousand Indian Rupees (INR 1,000), whichever is lesser.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AntarKatha, its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the Platform or any activity under your account.
• Any User Content you create, upload, share, or publish on the Platform.
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation.
• Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
• Any dispute between you and another user of the Platform.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in India.

Before initiating any legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice, either party may proceed with legal action.

12. Changes to Terms

AntarKatha reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Platform. We may, but are not obligated to, notify users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or the Platform, please contact us at:

Email: antarkatha1@gmail.com

Platform: antarkatha.fun