Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Welcome to Paluku.in (“we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our blogging platform, a community for Telugu authors and readers.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use our site.

Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility and Invitation-Only Access

  • You must be at least 13 years of age or the legal age in your jurisdiction to use the site.
  • Paluku.in operates as an exclusive, invitation-only membership platform for Telugu literary enthusiasts.
  • Access to the platform is granted solely through invitations from existing members or platform administrators.
  • By using the site, you represent and warrant that you meet the age requirement and have been legitimately invited to join our community.

2. Membership and User Accounts

  • Registration is restricted to invited users only. You cannot create an account without a valid invitation code or link.
  • Invitations are non-transferable and intended for the specific recipient only.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and invitation details.
  • You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or invitation.
  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
  • Sharing your invitation privileges or account access with unauthorized individuals may result in account termination.

3. Content Creation and Publishing Rights

  • Only invited members have the privilege to create and publish content on Paluku.in.
  • You retain ownership of the Telugu literary content you create and publish (“User Content”).
  • By submitting content to Paluku.in, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content within our exclusive member community and related promotional channels.
  • As an invited member, you acknowledge that your content contributes to the curated literary experience of our platform.
  • You are solely responsible for ensuring that your content complies with applicable laws, including copyright, defamation, and obscenity laws.
  • You warrant that your content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
  • Members are expected to maintain the quality and integrity that reflects the exclusive nature of our platform.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post or transmit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Use our platform for spam, promotional activities, or commercial solicitation without prior written consent.
  • Impersonate other users, individuals, or entities.
  • Upload content containing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the platform’s functionality.
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

5. Exclusive Community Guidelines for Telugu Literature

Paluku.in maintains an exclusive, curated community of Telugu literary enthusiasts. As an invited member, you are expected to uphold higher standards:

Encouraged Behavior:

  • Original Telugu literary works, poetry, stories, essays, and cultural discussions.
  • Thoughtful critique and constructive literary analysis.
  • Mentorship and guidance for emerging Telugu writers.
  • Respectful engagement with diverse literary perspectives and themes.
  • Sharing of literary knowledge, resources, and cultural insights.

Strictly Prohibited:

  • Sharing invitation access with unauthorized individuals.
  • Compromising the exclusive nature of our community through public sharing of private content.
  • Offensive language, harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.
  • Plagiarism or copyright infringement.
  • Content that diminishes the literary quality or reputation of our platform.
  • Commercial solicitation or promotional activities without explicit permission.

Membership Privileges and Responsibilities:

  • Access to exclusive Telugu literary content and discussions.
  • Ability to invite select individuals who meet our community standards.
  • Participation in member-only literary events and discussions.
  • Responsibility to maintain the integrity and exclusivity of our platform.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Paluku.in respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.
  • If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please contact us with a DMCA notice.
  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates intellectual property rights.

7. Platform Availability and Modifications

  • We strive to maintain platform availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the platform at any time.
  • We may update these Terms periodically, and continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

8. Membership Termination and Invitation Revocation

We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or revoke membership privileges for accounts that:

  • Violate these Terms, community guidelines, or the exclusive nature of our platform.
  • Share invitation access with unauthorized individuals.
  • Engage in behavior that compromises the quality or integrity of our literary community.
  • Abuse membership privileges or disrupt the exclusive member experience.
  • Pose a risk to the safety, reputation, and exclusivity of our community.

Termination Process:

  • Members may receive warnings for minor violations before termination.
  • Serious violations may result in immediate membership revocation.
  • Terminated members forfeit all platform privileges and access rights.
  • Invitation privileges may be revoked independently of membership status.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Paluku.in is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content.
  • We cannot be held liable for technical disruptions, data loss, or service interruptions.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Paluku.in shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

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