India Futures Forum

Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 26, 2026
Website: https://indiafuturesforum.org
Entity: India Futures Forum, New Delhi, India

Welcome to https://indiafuturesforum.org. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”) and India Futures Forum governing your access to and use of this website.

By accessing, browsing, subscribing to, or using this platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and applicable laws of the Republic of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

1. Purpose of the Platform

India Futures Forum operates as a digital platform dedicated to fostering open dialogue, non-commercial collaborative research, and policy discussions concerning India’s future growth and developmental roadmap.

2. Eligibility and Acceptable Use

2.1 Age Eligibility

By accessing, subscribing to, or using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. This platform is intended solely for adult users. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

When submitting forms, posting, or interacting with our platform, you agree not to post, transmit, or share any material that:

  • Is unlawful, defamatory, libelous, obscene, sexually explicit, or abusive.
  • Contains politically sensitive or partisan propaganda, hate speech, or content intended to incite civil unrest.
  • Promotes discrimination, harassment, or bias based on gender, caste, race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
  • Is intended to hurt religious sentiments, provoke communal disharmony, or violate public order.
  • Invades the privacy, personal rights, or confidentiality of any individual.
  • Infringes upon any third party’s intellectual property rights, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets.
  • Contains malicious computer code, viruses, spam, bots, or unauthorized promotional material.

India Futures Forum reserves the right to immediately terminate access, remove content, or report violations to competent law enforcement agencies if any user breaches these standards.

3. Geographic Scope and Governing Jurisdiction

3.1 Geographic Limitation (India Only)

This website is hosted, operated, and controlled by India Futures Forum from New Delhi, India. It is intended solely for access and use by individuals residing within the geographic territory of the Republic of India. We make no representation that the material, content, or services on this website are appropriate, legal, or available for use in locations outside India.

3.2 Access from Outside India

If you access this platform from outside India, you do so entirely at your own risk and initiative. You are solely responsible for compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction. By accessing or submitting any information on this website from outside India, you explicitly consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your personal data in India under Indian laws, and you waive any claims under foreign data privacy or consumer protection statutes (including, but not limited to, the EU General Data Protection Regulation / GDPR).

3.3 Governing Law and Exclusive Jurisdiction

These Terms, your use of the website, and any non-contractual obligations or disputes arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by, and construed exclusively in accordance with, the statutory laws of the Republic of India. You irrevocably agree that the competent courts and tribunals located in New Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, legal proceeding, or claim arising out of or relating to this website.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Ownership: All original research articles, publications, logos, layout designs, trademarks, and multimedia content hosted on https://indiafuturesforum.org are the exclusive intellectual property of India Futures Forum, unless otherwise explicitly attributed.
  • Permitted Fair Use: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to read, quote, share, and reference our published work solely for non-commercial, educational, news reporting, or public policy discussion purposes, provided that clear attribution and a direct link to https://indiafuturesforum.org are provided.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Informational Purpose: Content provided on this website is for general informational and policy discussion purposes only and does not constitute formal legal, financial, or governance advice.
  • “As-Is” Basis: The site is provided on an “As-Is” and “As-Available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
  • Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted under applicable Indian law, India Futures Forum, its office bearers, members, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to, or inability to access, this website or reliance on any material hosted herein.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website or email newsletters may contain links to third-party portals, government databases, or external publications. India Futures Forum has no control over external platforms and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

7. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time to maintain alignment with evolving statutory requirements or organizational policies. Updated versions will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the platform following modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Contact Details

For any legal inquiries, administrative questions, or formal notices regarding these Terms, please reach out to: