Government of Odisha - Information Portal

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Government of Odisha - Information Portal ("the Website"), accessible at governmentofodisha.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. Description of Service

This website is an independent, unofficial information portal that aggregates and presents publicly available information about the Government of Odisha, including but not limited to:

• Government news, schemes, and policies
• Competitive examination information and preparation material
• Government office directory and contact details
• Wikipedia-style articles about Odisha
• Links to official government portals
• Community discussion forums and blogs

3. Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• Information is collected from publicly available sources and may not always reflect the latest updates
• We do NOT guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this website
• For official and authoritative information, always refer to official government websites (e.g., odisha.gov.in)
• We are not liable for any decisions made based on information found on this website

4. User Accounts

When you create an account on our website:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

5. User-Generated Content

By posting comments, forum topics, or any content on our website:

• You retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute it on our website
• You agree not to post content that is illegal, defamatory, hateful, harassing, threatening, or violates the rights of others
• You agree not to post spam, advertisements, or promotional material
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms without notice
• We are not responsible for user-generated content and do not endorse opinions expressed by users

6. Intellectual Property

The website design, layout, CSS, JavaScript, and original written content are the property of the website owner. Government data, news, and public information are sourced from public domains.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our website design or code without permission
• Government information and news reproduced on this site remain the property of the respective government authorities
• The domain name "governmentofodisha.com" is independently owned and does not imply government affiliation

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or databases
• Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the website by automated means without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Impersonate any person or entity, including government officials
• Use the website to spread misinformation about government services

8. Advertising

We may display third-party advertisements on our website, including Google AdSense ads. These advertisements:

• Are clearly identifiable as advertisements
• Are not endorsements by us of any product or service
• Are governed by the respective advertiser's terms and privacy policies

9. External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including official government portals. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of these external sites. Links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Indian law:

• The website is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the website
• We are not liable for any losses incurred due to reliance on information published on this website
• We are not liable for any disruption in service or data loss

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India in general, and the State of Odisha specifically. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us or email contact@governmentofodisha.com.