Terms of service

Welcome to Katmandu Journal (“we”, “our” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and digital services at https://katmandujournal.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using Katmandu Journal, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Who may use the service

To access our services, you must: have legal capacity under the laws of Nepal and agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others.

User accounts and subscriptions

Some features may require you to create an account or purchase a subscription. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. Subscription fees are clearly stated on our Site. All sales are final unless otherwise stated.

Intellectual property rights

All content on Katmandu Journal, including articles, graphics, videos and design, is the property of The Katmandu Journal or its contributors and is protected under Nepali and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or commercially exploit any content without our written permission.

User-submitted content

You may submit comments, suggestions or guest contributions where allowed. By submitting content, you grant Katmandu Journal a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, modify and publish such content. You agree not to post defamatory, unlawful, abusive or infringing material.

Prohibited conduct

You agree not to: use the Site to disseminate false or misleading information; attempt unauthorised access to our systems; violate any applicable laws including Nepal’s cyber and press laws; and impersonate any person or entity.

Disclaimer of warranties

Katmandu Journal provides content “as is” without any warranties of accuracy, reliability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, Katmandu Journal and its team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss from your use of the Site; and any damage from reliance on information published on the Site.

Links to third-party sites

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies or practices of those sites.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time with or without notice if you breach these Terms.

Changes to terms

We may revise these Terms periodically. Continued use after changes implies acceptance. You are encouraged to check this page regularly.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Nepal. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Kathmandu District, subject to applicable Nepali laws. ■