Last updated: January 22, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the website easternherald.com (the “Service”), operated by The Eastern Herald (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, contributors, and users of the Service. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
Use of the Service
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate applicable laws, regulations, or the rights of others.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Service, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion, without prior notice, where misuse, abuse, or violation of these Terms is identified.
Accounts
If you create an account on the Service, you are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and current at all times.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree not to share your password with any third party.
You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
Failure to comply with these obligations may result in suspension or termination of your account.
Intellectual Property
The Service and all original content, including but not limited to text, articles, images, graphics, logos, videos, design elements, features, and functionality, are the exclusive property of The Eastern Herald or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Contributors, authors, and guest writers grant The Eastern Herald a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, edit, and display their submitted content. Requests for content removal based on ownership or copyright claims will be evaluated solely at the discretion of The Eastern Herald’s editorial and legal teams and honored only where legally required or deemed justified.
Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of any content without prior written consent is prohibited.
User-Submitted Content
By submitting content to The Eastern Herald, you represent that you have the legal right to do so and that the content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
We reserve the right to edit, reject, remove, or moderate user-submitted content at any time without notice.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Eastern Herald.
We do not assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Accessing such links is at your own risk. You are encouraged to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification, shall remain in effect.
Disclaimer
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive for accuracy, The Eastern Herald makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content published on the Service.
Content is provided for informational and journalistic purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, financial, or medical advice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Eastern Herald shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Where mandatory local laws apply, those provisions shall prevail.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Eastern Herald regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
Failure by The Eastern Herald to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the “Last updated” date on this page and, where appropriate, by additional notice.
Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the official contact channels listed on easternherald.com.