Copyright Policy

1. Ownership of Site Content

All original content on Simhastha Kumbh Mela (simhasthakumbhmela.com), including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, page layouts, editorial commentary, event summaries, Snan schedules, FAQ answers, UI designs, and software code, is the intellectual property of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela portal and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

Information about Simhastha Kumbh Mela events, Snan tithis, and official government announcements is sourced from public authorities and remains the property of the respective government bodies and conducting institutions.

2. Image Sources & Usage

Images used on this portal are sourced as follows:

• Original/Own Photography: Photos taken by our own team, which are fully owned by this portal.
• Licensed Stock Images: Images sourced from royalty-free or Creative Commons-licensed stock photo sites (such as Unsplash, Pexels), used in accordance with their respective license terms.
• Official Government Images: Official photographs publicly released by the Madhya Pradesh Government, Ujjain Municipal Corporation, or related authorities, credited in the image caption.
• AI-Generated Images: Where used, these are clearly labeled as AI-generated to maintain transparency.

We make every effort not to use any third-party image without proper license or permission. If you nonetheless believe an image is being used improperly, please notify us using the DMCA process below — we will remove it promptly upon confirmation.

3. Allowed Personal Use

You are welcome to use content from this portal under the following conditions:

• Personal & Non-Commercial Use: You may view, download, and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use only (e.g., planning your pilgrimage).
• Sharing Information: You may share Simhastha event dates and schedules on social media or messaging apps, provided you include a clear attribution link to this portal.
• Educational & Research: Researchers and journalists may reference our editorial content with proper citation and attribution.

4. Restricted & Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited without prior written consent:

5. Official Sources & Government Data

This portal aggregates information from official public announcements and government sources related to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The underlying data belongs to the respective authorities:

• Madhya Pradesh Government - Official Simhastha Kumbh Mela administration, Ujjain
• Ujjain Municipal Corporation - Civic arrangements and ghat management
• Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad - Akhada procession schedules and Shahi Snan dates
• District Administration, Ujjain - Safety, traffic, and accommodation notifications

Our editorial value-add - including formatting, guides, travel information, and explanatory content - is our original work and is copyrighted.

6. User Content & Submissions

When you submit comments, feedback, or any other content to this portal, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content on our platform.

You retain ownership of your original content but agree that we may moderate, edit, or remove it at our sole discretion in accordance with our Comment Policy.

7. Third-Party Trademarks & Content

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names referenced on this portal are the property of their respective owners.

Their use on this portal is for identification and informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship by the trademark holders.

8. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Takedown

If you believe that any content on this portal infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include:

Send your DMCA notice to: info@simhasthakumbhmela.com

9. Filing a Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted was removed by mistake, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

• Your full legal name, address, phone number, and email address
• Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• Your consent to jurisdiction of the appropriate court
• Your physical or electronic signature

10. Repeat Violators Policy

This portal maintains a policy of terminating access for users who are determined to be repeat infringers. If a user repeatedly posts copyrighted content without authorization, their access may be permanently revoked.

11. Rules for Linking to Our Portal

You are free to link to any publicly available page on this portal as long as:

• The link opens in a new window (not inside an iframe)
• The link does not imply endorsement or affiliation with your site
• The surrounding context does not misrepresent the relationship with the Simhastha Kumbh Mela portal

12. Updates to Our Copyright Policy

We reserve the right to update this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the portal after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.