Terms & Conditions

Governing the Use of BharatSHRI.org

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of BharatSHRI.org, an official digital platform established to preserve, document, and disseminate India’s epigraphical, archaeological, and cultural heritage under the guidance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Government of India.

1. Definitions

“BharatSHRI ” refers to the BharatSHRI Project and all its digital platforms.

“User” refers to any individual or organization accessing the website.

“Content” includes text, images, inscriptions, estampages, videos, audio, documents, and all material hosted on the platform.

2. Purpose and Scope

The Website is intended to:

  • Provide authentic information on Indian inscriptions, epigraphy, history, and archaeology
  • Support research, education, documentation, and public awareness
  • Digitally preserve cultural and historical knowledge

The content is non-commercial, educational, and heritage-oriented in nature.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Website, the User:

  • Acknowledges having read and understood these Terms & Conditions
  • Agrees to be legally bound by them
  • Accepts responsibility for compliance with applicable laws and regulations

If the User does not agree with any part of these terms, access to the Website should be discontinued immediately.

4. Accuracy, Completeness, and Updates

  • All reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and authenticity of information
  • Content may include historical interpretations, scholarly opinions, or translations
  • BharatSHRI does not warrant absolute accuracy, completeness, or real-time updates
  • Content may be revised, updated, or withdrawn without prior notice
  • Users are advised to consult official ASI publications or primary sources for authoritative references

5. Use of Content

Permitted Use

  • Access, view, download, and print content for personal, academic, research, or non-commercial use
  • Cite content with proper attribution to BharatSHRI.org

Prohibited Use

  • Reproduce or redistribute content for commercial purposes
  • Alter, distort, or misrepresent historical information
  • Use content in a misleading, defamatory, or unlawful manner
  • Claim ownership or authorship of BharatSHRI materials

6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to the Website and its content are owned by or licensed to BharatSHRI , unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use may result in legal action under applicable laws.

7. External Links

  • The Website may contain links to external government or informational websites
  • BharatSHRI does not control or guarantee the content of linked sites
  • Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement

8. Limitation of Liability

  • Any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from use of the Website
  • Errors, omissions, interruptions, or technical failures
  • Reliance placed on information provided

9. Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of Indian courts.