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1. Our Content
Koshur Dude is an independent digital publication covering Kashmir through news, features, explainers, analysis, opinion, culture and other editorial content.
We strive to ensure that everything we publish is researched, sourced and presented as accurately as possible. However, information may change over time, new facts may emerge, and errors can occasionally occur. While we make every reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information will always remain complete, current or free from error.
The information published on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making personal, financial, legal or professional decisions.
2. Satire
Koshur Dude may publish satirical or humorous content.
Any article, video, newsletter or social media post clearly labelled as Satire is a fictional work intended for commentary, humour or criticism. Satirical content uses exaggeration, parody and irony and should not be interpreted as factual reporting.
Readers are responsible for distinguishing between our editorial reporting and content explicitly identified as satire.
3. Opinions
Opinion pieces, editorials, guest contributions and columns reflect the views of their respective authors.
They do not necessarily represent the views of Koshur Dude as a publication or those of its editorial team.
4. Fact-Checking and Verification
Our reporting is based on information available at the time of publication, including public records, official statements, publicly available datasets, interviews and other verifiable sources.
Information may later be corrected, updated or removed by governments, organisations or individuals. We cannot guarantee that information obtained from third-party sources will remain available or unchanged after publication.
Where significant factual errors are identified in our own reporting, we aim to correct them promptly.
5. External Links
Our articles may include links to external websites, research papers, reports, archives, social media posts and other third-party resources.
These links are provided for reference and convenience only.
Koshur Dude does not control or endorse the content, accuracy, security practices or privacy policies of external websites. Readers should review the policies of any third-party websites they choose to visit.
6. Social Media
Koshur Dude maintains profiles across various social media platforms.
Comments, replies and other content posted by members of the public on those platforms represent the views of their respective authors and not those of Koshur Dude.
While we may moderate content that violates applicable laws or platform rules, we are not responsible for user-generated content published by third parties.
7. No Professional Advice
Nothing published on Koshur Dude constitutes legal, financial, medical, tax, investment or other professional advice.
Our reporting and analysis should not be considered a substitute for advice from qualified professionals.
Readers should seek appropriate professional guidance before making decisions based on topics discussed on this website.
8. Advertising and Affiliate Links
Koshur Dude may display advertisements or include affiliate links within certain articles.
If you purchase a product or service through an affiliate link, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or coverage.
We are not responsible for the products, services or claims made by third-party advertisers or merchants.
9. Copyright and Fair Dealing
Unless otherwise stated, the original content published on Koshur Dude is protected by copyright.
From time to time, we may use limited excerpts of text, images, screenshots, videos or other material belonging to third parties for purposes such as reporting, commentary, criticism, review, education or satire.
Such use is intended to fall within the provisions relating to fair dealing under the Copyright Act, 1957 (India).
If you are a copyright owner and believe that material published on this website infringes your rights, please contact us so that we can review the matter promptly.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Koshur Dude, its owners, editors, contributors and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
This includes, but is not limited to, financial loss, business interruption, data loss or reputational harm resulting from reliance on information published on this website.
11. Governing Law
This website and this disclaimer shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes arising from the use of Koshur Dude shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
12. Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our publication, legal obligations or editorial practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page, and your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.
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