Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to The Unicorn Magazine.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms & Conditions”) govern your access to and use of theunicornmagazine.com, including its articles, stories, newsletters, comments, submissions, features, services, and other content made available through the Website.

The Website is owned and operated by The Unicorn Magazine (“The Unicorn Magazine”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing, browsing, using, commenting on, subscribing to, or otherwise interacting with the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Acceptance of Terms

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

For the purposes of these Terms:

“Website”

means theunicornmagazine.com and any related digital properties, pages, features, or services operated by The Unicorn Magazine.

 “Content”

means all articles, news reports, stories, interviews, photographs, videos, graphics, illustrations, podcasts, newsletters, opinions, analyses, data, text, designs, trademarks, logos, and other material published or made available through the Website.

“User”

means any person who accesses, browses, visits, interacts with, or otherwise uses the Website, whether registered or unregistered.

“User Content”

means any comments, submissions, photographs, documents, story ideas, feedback, suggestions, articles, information, or other material submitted, posted, uploaded, or otherwise provided by a User to The Unicorn Magazine.

“Intellectual Property Rights”

means copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, designs, domain names, patents, database rights, trade secrets, know-how, and other intellectual property rights recognised under applicable law.

“Services”

means the editorial, digital publishing, newsletter, communication, commenting, submission, advertising, and other services or features made available through the Website.

“Applicable Law”

means applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, guidelines, and governmental requirements in force in India, as amended from time to time.

ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

• By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies or guidelines published on the Website that apply to particular features or services.
• These Terms constitute an electronic record and may be accepted electronically through your use of the Website. No physical or electronic signature is necessarily required unless otherwise required by applicable law.
•  If you are using the Website on behalf of a company, organisation, or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to accept these Terms on its behalf.
• We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Use of Our Website

• The Website provides access to business, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, funding, investment, founder, company, market, industry, and other related editorial content.
• You may access and use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• You agree not to use the Website in a manner that:
• Violates any applicable law or regulation;
• Infringes the rights of another person or organisation;
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems;
• Interferes with the security, operation, or availability of the Website;
• Introduces viruses, malware, malicious code, or other harmful material;
• Attempts to deceive, impersonate, defraud, threaten, harass, or harm another person;
• Uses the Website to distribute spam or unsolicited commercial communications;
• Uses automated systems to access, monitor, scrape, copy, or extract Website content without our prior written permission;
• Reproduces or commercially exploits Website content without appropriate authorisation;
• Attempts to circumvent any technical or security measures used by the Website; or
• Otherwise interferes with another User's ability to access or use the Website.
  
  
  

Intellectual Property

•  Unless otherwise stated, the Website and its Content are owned by, controlled by, or licensed to The Unicorn Magazine.
• This includes, without limitation:
• The Unicorn Magazine name and branding;
• Logos and trademarks;
• Website design and layout;
• Original articles and editorial content;
• Original photographs and graphics;
• Videos and multimedia content;
• Illustrations and designs;
• Databases and compilations;
• Software and website functionality; and
• Other proprietary material.
• All such material is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
• Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, you may not:
• Copy;
• Reproduce;
• Republish;
• Modify;
• Distribute;
• Sell;
• License;
• Create derivative works from;
• Publicly display;
• Commercially exploit;
• Frame or mirror;
• Systematically download; or
• Otherwise use Website Content beyond personal, non-commercial use without our prior written permission.
• You may share links to our publicly available articles provided that such sharing does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or partnership without our permission.
• Short excerpts may be quoted where legally permitted, provided appropriate attribution and a link to the original article are included.
  
  

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLAINTS

If you believe that material published on the Website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you may contact us at:

Email: collab@theunicornmagazine.com

Your notice should, where applicable, include:

• Identification of the intellectual property right allegedly infringed;
• Identification and location of the material concerned;
• Your contact information;
• Evidence establishing your ownership or authority to act on behalf of the rights holder;
• A statement explaining why you believe the use is unauthorised; and
• Any other information reasonably necessary for us to assess the complaint.

We may remove, restrict, investigate, or otherwise address allegedly infringing material where appropriate and in accordance with applicable law.

Editorial Content

• The Unicorn Magazine is a digital publication. Our Website may contain news, reporting, interviews, analysis, opinions, commentary, company information, funding information, market information, forecasts, and other editorial material.
• Editorial content may be based on information obtained from company announcements, public filings, interviews, press releases, public records, third-party sources, research, publicly available information, or information provided by companies, founders, representatives, contributors, or other sources.
• While we make reasonable efforts to maintain editorial accuracy and integrity, we do not guarantee that every piece of information published on the Website will always be complete, current, accurate, or free from error.
•  Information may change after publication. We may update, amend, correct, clarify, or remove content when we consider it appropriate.
• Editorial publication does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, guarantee, or representation that any company, founder, investor, product, service, security, business opportunity, or organisation featured on the Website is suitable for any particular person.
  
  NO FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
• The information published on The Unicorn Magazine is provided for general informational and educational purposes.
• Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as financial, investment, legal, tax, accounting, business, professional, or other specialised advice.
• Articles discussing startups, fundraising, investments, valuations, stocks, markets, companies, financial performance, business opportunities, or economic developments should not be treated as a recommendation to buy, sell, invest in, or otherwise transact in any security, company, product, or financial instrument.
• You should conduct your own research and seek advice from appropriately qualified professionals before making financial, investment, legal, tax, business, or other significant decisions.
• You are solely responsible for decisions made based on information obtained from the Website.

User Submissions

• Users may submit story ideas, articles, press releases, photographs, videos, interviews, documents, company information, or other material for editorial consideration.
• Submission of material does not guarantee publication.
• By submitting material, you represent and warrant that:
• You have the necessary rights, permissions, and authority to submit the material;
• The material does not knowingly infringe the rights of any third party;
• The material does not knowingly contain unlawful or fraudulent information; and
• Any factual claims supplied by you are accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• We may edit, fact-check, shorten, modify, headline, format, or otherwise adapt submitted material for editorial purposes.
• Unless separately agreed in writing, submission of material does not create an obligation on The Unicorn Magazine to publish, compensate, or return the material.
  
  
• COMMENTS AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT
  The Website may allow Users to post comments, opinions, responses, or other User Content.
• You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit or publish.
• You must not submit User Content that:
• Is unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, hateful, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
• Infringes another person's copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other rights;
• Contains another person's personal or confidential information without appropriate authorisation;
• Impersonates another individual or organisation;
• Contains malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;
• Is deliberately false or misleading;
• Constitutes spam, advertising, solicitation, or promotional material without authorisation;
• Promotes unlawful activities;
• Encourages violence, discrimination, harassment, or abuse; or
• Violates these Terms or applicable law.
• We may moderate, edit, restrict, remove, or decline to publish User Content at our discretion and in accordance with applicable law and our editorial or community policies.
• Publication of a comment or User Content does not mean that The Unicorn Magazine endorses, supports, or agrees with the views expressed.
  
  
• USER ACCOUNTS
  Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account or provide information.
• Where an account is required, you agree to provide information that is accurate, complete, current, and not misleading.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for activities carried out through your account.
• You must promptly notify us if you believe your account has been accessed or used without authorisation.
• We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable law.

LICENSE TO USER CONTENT

• By submitting User Content to the Website, you grant The Unicorn Magazine a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute, display, communicate, archive, and otherwise use such User Content for legitimate editorial, promotional, informational, and operational purposes associated with The Unicorn Magazine.
• This licence is subject to your ownership rights and applicable law.
• You retain ownership of User Content that you own, except for rights expressly granted to us under these Terms or through a separate written agreement.
• We may use submitted names, photographs, professional details, quotations, and other information accompanying published material where reasonably necessary for attribution, editorial publication, or related promotional purposes, subject to applicable law.

Third-Party Links

• The Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, platforms, products, or services.
• These links are provided for convenience, reference, or additional information.
• The Unicorn Magazine does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, terms, products, services, or activities of third-party websites.
• Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk. You should review the relevant third party's terms and privacy policy before using its services or providing information.
  
  

THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND INFORMATION

• The Website may contain information, quotations, data, opinions, images, videos, links, advertisements, or other material originating from third parties.
• We may rely on information supplied by companies, founders, public relations representatives, contributors, public records, third-party publications, or other sources.
• The Unicorn Magazine does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or authenticity of information supplied by third parties.
• Third-party names, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

Advertising & Partnerships

• The Website may display advertisements, sponsored content, branded content, partnerships, promotional campaigns, or other commercial communications.
• Advertisements may be provided by The Unicorn Magazine or by third-party advertising partners.
• The presence of an advertisement does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by The Unicorn Magazine.
• Sponsored or branded content may be identified through appropriate labels or disclosures where applicable.
• The Unicorn Magazine is not responsible for products, services, claims, representations, or transactions between Users and advertisers or third parties.
• Any transaction or interaction between you and an advertiser is solely between you and that advertiser unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

NEWSLETTER AND COMMUNICATIONS

• If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, you agree to receive the communications associated with your subscription.
• You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in the relevant communication or by contacting us.
• We may continue to send essential administrative, security, legal, or service-related communications where reasonably necessary.

Disclaimer

• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
• We do not warrant that:
• The Website will always be available;
• The Website will be free from errors or interruptions;
• Content will always be complete, current, or accurate;
• The Website will meet every User's requirements;
• Information obtained through the Website will produce any particular result; or
• The Website will always be free from viruses or other harmful components.
• We may endeavour to maintain editorial accuracy, but errors, omissions, delays, changes, or inaccuracies may occur.
• Nothing contained on the Website constitutes a guarantee of future business performance, funding, valuation, investment returns, profitability, market performance, or commercial success.

Limitation of Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Unicorn Magazine Pvt Ltd., its directors, employees, contributors, representatives, affiliates, contractors, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive loss or damage arising from or relating to:
• Your use or inability to use the Website;
• Reliance on Website Content;
• Errors or omissions in Content;
• Third-party websites or services;
• Advertisements or sponsored content;
• User Content;
• Loss of data;
• Business interruption; or
• Any other matter arising from your use of the Website.
• Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
• Where a limitation of liability is legally permissible, our aggregate liability arising directly from your use of the Website shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
  
  

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to indemnify and hold harmless The Unicorn Magazine Pvt Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, contributors, affiliates, contractors, agents, licensors, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms;
• Your unlawful use of the Website;
• Your User Content;
• Your infringement of another person's rights;
• Your violation of intellectual property rights; or
• Your violation of applicable law.

This obligation shall survive termination of your use of the Website to the extent legally applicable.

BREACH OF THESE TERMS

If we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or applicable law, we may take appropriate action, including:

• Removing or restricting User Content;
• Issuing a warning;
• Suspending or terminating an account;
• Restricting access to specific Website features;
• Blocking access from particular devices or IP addresses where appropriate;
• Reporting unlawful activity to relevant authorities where required or permitted; and/or
• Taking appropriate legal action.

We are not required to provide advance notice where immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect the Website, Users, third parties, or our legal interests.

• TERMINATION
• You may stop using the Website at any time.
• We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website or particular features where we believe it is necessary to:
• Protect the Website or other Users;
• Prevent abuse or unlawful activity;
• Enforce these Terms;
• Comply with applicable law; or
• Protect our rights and legitimate interests.
• Termination or suspension will not affect provisions that by their nature are intended to survive termination, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and applicable governing-law provisions.

Changes to These Terms

If we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or applicable law, we may take appropriate action, including:

• Removing or restricting User Content;
• Issuing a warning;
• Suspending or terminating an account;
• Restricting access to specific Website features;
• Blocking access from particular devices or IP addresses where appropriate;
• Reporting unlawful activity to relevant authorities where required or permitted; and/or
• Taking appropriate legal action.

We are not required to provide advance notice where immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect the Website, Users, third parties, or our legal interests

MODIFICATION OR DISCONTINUATION OF THE WEBSITE

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time, temporarily or permanently.

This may include changes to:

• Website features;
• Editorial sections;
• Registration requirements;
• Newsletter services;
• Comment functionality;
• Content categories;
• Advertising formats; or
• Other Website services.

We will not be liable for any loss arising solely from such modification, suspension, or discontinuation to the extent permitted by applicable law.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, services, business practices, technology, or applicable laws and regulations.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after the updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, courts having competent jurisdiction in Uttar Pradesh, India shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

We encourage Users to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute, complaint, or concern informally.

If a dispute cannot be resolved through good-faith communication, either party may pursue remedies available under applicable law.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking urgent or interim relief from a court or competent authority where legally available.

FORCE MAJEURE

The Unicorn Magazine shall not be responsible for delays, interruptions, failures, or inability to perform obligations resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Such circumstances may include natural disasters, fire, flood, epidemic or pandemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental action, regulatory restrictions, internet or telecommunications failures, power outages, cyber incidents, infrastructure failures, strikes, or other events beyond our reasonable control.

NO AGENCY OR PARTNERSHIP

Your use of the Website does not create any partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, fiduciary, or other similar relationship between you and The Unicorn Magazine.

You may not represent that you have authority to act on behalf of or legally bind The Unicorn Magazine unless expressly authorised in writing.

ASSIGNMENT

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, corporate reorganisation, or similar transaction, subject to applicable law.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a competent authority, that provision shall be modified or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Disclaimer, Editorial Policy, Comment/Community Policy, and any other policies expressly incorporated into these Terms, constitute the agreement governing your use of the Website, except where a separate written agreement applies.