Effective Date: 15 August 2025
Welcome to Kolkata Calling (referred to as “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms of Service govern your use of our websites kolkatacalling.com and kolkatacalling.in (“Website”) and all related content including News, Newsletters, Jobs, Podcasts, and Comics.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. About Kolkata Calling
Kolkata Calling is a community-led initiative celebrating Kolkata and West Bengal through positive stories, career opportunities, cultural commentary, and conversations. Content is curated and published by our team — we do not host user-generated content.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
- All original content on the Website — including articles, newsletters, podcasts, comics, and graphics — is owned by Kolkata Calling unless otherwise stated.
- You are welcome to share our content with proper credit and attribution. Unlawful reproduction, modification, or commercial use without written permission is prohibited.
- We always credit original sources for any third-party material we reference or paraphrase.
3. External Links & References
- Our News section may link to external sources. These links are for reference and informational purposes — we do not control or endorse the content on third-party sites.
- Job postings may link to a company’s LinkedIn page, official career site, or recruiter’s contact details. We seek explicit approval before posting jobs, but we are not responsible for the hiring process, accuracy of job details, or employer actions.
4. Sponsorships & Paid Content
- As of the Effective Date, all content and guests are unsponsored and unpaid.
- In the future, we may host sponsored posts, podcast episodes, or job listings. Any paid or sponsored content will be clearly disclosed.
- Corporate sponsorships for the Website may also be introduced in the future.
5. Acceptable Use
- Use our content or platform for unlawful, defamatory, or misleading purposes.
- Copy substantial portions of our work without attribution.
- Attempt to disrupt, hack, or damage the Website.
6. Limitation of Liability
- We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, but we make no guarantees regarding completeness or accuracy.
- We are not liable for any losses or damages arising from reliance on our content, including job postings.
- Your use of external links is at your own risk.
7. Political & Editorial Neutrality
We avoid taking explicit political positions. Our aim is to promote positive, factual, and credited news about Kolkata and West Bengal.
8. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kolkata, West Bengal.