Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at https://cybercops.in (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, and users of the Site. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use the Site.

These Terms are to be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Nature of Content — Informational Use Only

All content published on cybercops.in — including but not limited to articles, blog posts, research summaries, legal analyses, GRC framework discussions, infographics, and commentary on Indian and international regulations — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Site constitutes, or should be construed as, legal advice, financial advice, cybersecurity consulting, regulatory guidance, or any other form of professional advice. Readers should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content on this Site without seeking appropriate professional or legal counsel. CYBER COPS India and its author(s) expressly disclaim all liability arising from reliance on the information contained on this Site.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site — including all text, articles, research paper summaries and analyses, infographics, HTML/CSS designs, visual layouts, graphics, and any other original material — is the exclusive intellectual property of CYBER COPS India and Neelabh Rai, and is protected under applicable Indian and international copyright laws.

The research papers authored by Neelabh Rai and referenced on this Site retain their original copyright as published. Citations and references to those papers are governed by the terms of their respective publishers.

You may not reproduce, copy, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, mirror, or otherwise exploit any content from this Site in any form or by any means — electronic, mechanical, or otherwise — without the prior written consent of CYBER COPS India.

4. Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, you are permitted to:

• Access and read content on the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes;
• Share links to articles or pages on this Site on social media, email, or other websites;
• Quote brief excerpts (not exceeding 100 words per article) for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes, provided clear attribution to CYBER COPS India and a hyperlink back to the original article are included;
• Reference the titles and publication details of research papers for academic or journalistic purposes, with proper attribution;
• Contact us for written permission to use content beyond these limits.

5. Prohibited Use

You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, publish, or distribute any article, infographic, or content from this Site in full or in substantial part;
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to systematically extract content from the Site;
• Use any content from this Site for commercial purposes, including in products, services, training materials, or paid publications;
• Represent content from this Site as your own work or remove any attribution, copyright notice, or branding;
• Use this Site for any unlawful purpose, or in any way that violates applicable Indian laws including the Information Technology Act 2000/2008;
• Transmit unsolicited communications, spam, or malicious content through the Site;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to, compromise, or disrupt the Site or its hosting infrastructure.

6. Third-Party Links and External Resources

This Site contains links to third-party websites, government portals, regulatory bodies, academic publications, and external resources. These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. CYBER COPS India does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is entirely at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Site and all content thereon are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind — express or implied — including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

CYBER COPS India makes reasonable efforts to ensure content accuracy and currency, but does not warrant that the Site is free of errors, omissions, or outdated information. Cybersecurity, legal, and regulatory landscapes change frequently; readers are responsible for verifying the current applicability of any information.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CYBER COPS India and Neelabh Rai shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content thereon.

8. User-Submitted Content

Where the Site permits comments or other forms of user submission, you agree that:

• Your submissions are lawful, accurate, non-defamatory, and do not infringe any third-party rights;
• You grant CYBER COPS India a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display your submitted content on the Site;
• We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to remove, edit, or reject any submission without notice or obligation;
• You remain solely responsible for the content of your submissions.

Submissions that are abusive, discriminatory, unlawful, or that constitute spam will be removed and, where appropriate, reported to relevant authorities.

9. Modifications to These Terms

CYBER COPS India reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, and any disputes arising from or in connection with your use of the Site, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, including the Information Technology Act 2000 (as amended in 2008), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, and other applicable Indian legislation.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: privacy[at]cybercops[dot]in