LEGAL DISCLAIMER & DIGITAL PLATFORM POLICY
Applicable to websites, blogs, social media accounts, digital platforms and online communications managed or operated by or on behalf of GK Dutta alias Gopika Kanta Dutta.
1. Purpose and Scope
This Legal Disclaimer and Digital Platform Policy applies to all websites, blogs, webpages, social media accounts, digital platforms, online publications, communication channels and other internet-based platforms created, owned, managed, operated, administered, hosted or regularly updated by or on behalf of GK Dutta alias Gopika Kanta Dutta.
The policy may apply to both existing and future digital platforms associated with GK Dutta, unless a particular platform expressly provides a separate or additional policy.
This framework may include official websites, blogs, social networking accounts, video platforms, professional networking profiles, messaging channels, digital publications and other online properties operated or authorised by GK Dutta or an authorised representative.
2. Official and Verified Accounts
References to an official or verified GK Dutta digital platform mean a platform that is created, owned, managed, operated, administered, hosted or regularly updated by GK Dutta alias Gopika Kanta Dutta or by an authorised person or team acting on his behalf.
Users should exercise reasonable care when determining whether an online account, page, website, message, publication or communication is genuinely associated with GK Dutta.
The appearance of the name, photograph, logo, biography, branding or other identifying material of GK Dutta on a third-party platform does not by itself establish that such platform or communication is officially authorised.
Where available, users should verify official communications through the relevant official website or other recognised verification mechanism.
3. General Information — No Professional Advice
Information published on any applicable platform is provided for general informational, educational, public-interest, awareness or communication purposes only.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, publication of information does not constitute legal, financial, medical, tax, investment, professional or other specialised advice.
Users should obtain appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on information published through any GK Dutta platform.
4. Accuracy, Completeness and No Warranties
Reasonable efforts may be made to maintain accurate, useful and current information. However, information may contain errors, omissions, outdated material or information that may subsequently change.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, information is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties, representations or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied.
GK Dutta does not guarantee that a website, platform, publication, service or digital communication will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free or free from harmful components.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, content published on applicable GK Dutta platforms may include text, articles, photographs, graphics, logos, designs, videos, audio, documents, databases, layouts, software, compilations and other materials protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Copyright and other intellectual-property rights remain with the respective owner or rights holder.
No material should be reproduced, republished, modified, distributed, commercially exploited or otherwise used beyond the permissions granted by applicable law without appropriate authorisation.
Fair dealing, fair use and other statutory exceptions, where applicable, remain subject to the relevant law.
6. Trademarks, Branding and Identity
The name GK Dutta, the name Gopika Kanta Dutta, associated logos, visual identity, graphics, slogans, marks and other branding elements may be protected by applicable intellectual-property or other laws.
Use of such names, marks or branding in a manner that falsely suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation or authorisation is prohibited to the extent permitted by law.
7. Privacy and Personal Data
Personal information submitted through applicable digital platforms may be processed for legitimate purposes connected with communication, administration, security, publication, services or other disclosed purposes, subject to applicable law.
Applicable privacy policies may provide additional information regarding collection, use, storage, disclosure, retention and protection of personal information.
Where applicable, processing of digital personal data shall be subject to the laws and regulations in force in India, including applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and rules made thereunder, as and when such provisions apply.
9. Third-Party Platforms, Links and Services
Applicable platforms may contain links to external websites, applications, social media platforms, services or resources operated by third parties.
Such links are provided for convenience or informational purposes and do not necessarily constitute endorsement, sponsorship or approval.
GK Dutta does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices or policies of independent third-party platforms.
10. User-Generated Content
Where users are permitted to submit comments, messages, photographs, documents, opinions or other content, users remain responsible for the legality, accuracy and authenticity of the material they submit.
Users must not submit material that is unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, infringing, misleading or otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
Content may be moderated, restricted, removed or reported where reasonably necessary or where required by applicable law or platform rules.
11. Public Comments and Opinions
Opinions, comments, observations and views expressed through public communications may represent the personal or editorial position of the respective author at the relevant time.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, publication of a comment, opinion or third-party contribution should not automatically be interpreted as an endorsement or institutional position.
12. User Responsibility
Users are responsible for independently evaluating information obtained through any applicable platform before relying upon it.
Users must not use any platform for unlawful activity, impersonation, harassment, fraud, unauthorised access, distribution of malicious code, infringement of rights, misinformation or any other activity prohibited by law.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GK Dutta shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other losses arising from or connected with access to, use of, or inability to use an applicable website, platform, publication or digital service.
This includes, where legally permissible, loss of data, loss of opportunity, loss of business, loss of reputation, interruption of service or other consequential loss.
Nothing in this policy is intended to exclude or restrict liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under applicable law.
14. Exceptions to Liability Limitations
Nothing in this policy shall operate to exclude, restrict or limit any liability where such exclusion, restriction or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Mandatory statutory rights and remedies available to users shall remain unaffected.
15. Indemnity
To the extent permitted by applicable law, a user may be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses arising from the user's unlawful use of an applicable platform or violation of applicable terms, policies or laws.
16. Official Communications
Official notices, statements, public communications, press releases, clarifications and other publications issued through recognised GK Dutta platforms may constitute official communications unless subsequently withdrawn, amended, corrected or replaced.
Users are encouraged to verify important communications through recognised official GK Dutta websites or other authorised channels before relying upon them.
17. Jurisdiction
Any dispute, controversy or legal issue arising in connection with an applicable platform shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in India, subject to applicable law and the lawful jurisdiction of the relevant court.
Where a particular service or platform contains a separate legally valid jurisdiction clause, that clause may also apply.
18. Governing Law
This policy and the use of applicable digital platforms shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the Republic of India, subject to mandatory provisions of applicable law.
19. Severability
If any provision of this policy is determined by a competent authority or court to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it lawful and enforceable, where legally permissible.
The remaining provisions shall continue to operate to the fullest extent permitted by law.
20. No Waiver
Failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy shall not necessarily constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.
21. Changes to this Policy
This policy may be revised, updated, amended or replaced from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, platform practices, organisational requirements or other relevant circumstances.
The latest version published on the applicable official platform shall generally supersede earlier versions, subject to applicable law.
22. Entire Policy
This Legal Disclaimer and Digital Platform Policy is intended to operate together with applicable Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, Social Media Disclaimer, Linking Policy, Cookies Policy and other policies published on relevant GK Dutta platforms.
Where a specific policy expressly governs a particular subject, that specific policy may apply in addition to this general framework.
23. Contact and Authenticity
For questions concerning official digital platforms, authenticity of communications or legal-policy matters, users may contact GK Dutta through recognised official communication channels.
24. Final Notice
By accessing or using an applicable GK Dutta website, blog, social media account, digital platform or online communication channel, users acknowledge that they have had an opportunity to review the applicable policies and disclaimers.
Nothing contained in this policy is intended to override any mandatory provision of applicable law or any legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
This policy should be read together with all other applicable legal policies published by or for GK Dutta alias Gopika Kanta Dutta.
8. Social Media
GK Dutta may maintain or use social media accounts and digital communication channels for public communication, awareness, information sharing, publication and engagement.
Social media platforms are generally operated by independent third-party service providers and are subject to their own terms, privacy policies and community standards.
Users are responsible for complying with the rules applicable to the social media platform they use.