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Module:<\/strong> Content \/ Media\u00a0 (Utsav Gallery\u2122 \/ Utsav World\u2122)
\nDocument Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Hybrid \u2014 Plain English + Legal Reinforcement
\nTrademark:<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd (\u2122 pending)
\nEffective Date:<\/strong>\u00a024th February 2026
\nVersion:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<\/p>\n

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Part A: Plain English Summary<\/h2>\n

What This Agreement Does<\/h3>\n

This agreement governs your submission of photos, videos, audio recordings, and other media files to Utsav World\u2122.<\/p>\n

The Simple Truth<\/h3>\n
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    You own your media<\/strong>: Submitting doesn’t transfer ownership. It’s still yours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We need permission<\/strong>: To show your media on our platform, you give us a license. This license is broad enough to let us operate the service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    You represent it’s yours<\/strong>: By submitting, you confirm you have the right to do so\u2014you took the photo, you have permission from people visible in it, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We can say no<\/strong>: We reserve the right to reject, not publish, or remove any submission for any reason.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We don’t pay for submissions<\/strong>: This is for user-generated content, not commissioned work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n

    1. Definitions<\/h3>\n

    1.1<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to definitions in the General Terms, in this Agreement:<\/p>\n

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      Media<\/strong>\u00a0means photographs, digital images, illustrations, graphics, audio recordings, video recordings, audiovisual works, animations, and any other non-text content files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Submission<\/strong>\u00a0means the act of uploading, transmitting, or otherwise making Media available to the Platform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Editorial Use<\/strong>\u00a0means use for news, commentary, criticism, educational, or cultural heritage purposes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Commercial Use<\/strong>\u00a0means use for advertising, marketing, merchandising, or other revenue-generating purposes not covered under Editorial Use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Grant of Rights<\/h3>\n

      2.1<\/strong>\u00a0By Submitting Media to the Platform, you grant MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sub-licensable, transferable license to:<\/p>\n

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        (a) Host, store, cache, and maintain the Media on Platform infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        (b) Display, perform, and distribute the Media through Platform services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        (c) Modify, adapt, or format the Media solely for technical compatibility with Platform systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        (d) Create thumbnails, previews, excerpts, and derivative indexing formats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        (e) Translate, caption, or provide accessibility adaptations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        (f) Use Media for Platform marketing and promotional purposes, with attribution as provided in the Attribution Guidelines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2.2<\/strong>\u00a0The license granted in Section 2.1:<\/p>\n

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          Continues until you delete the Media or close your Account, subject to Section 7 (Archival and Backup)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Does not transfer ownership or exclusive rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Does not entitle you to compensation unless separate written agreement exists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          2.3<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 does not claim ownership of your Media. You retain all rights not expressly granted.<\/p>\n

          3. Representations and Warranties<\/h3>\n

          3.1<\/strong>\u00a0You represent and warrant that:<\/p>\n

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            (a) You own all rights in the Media or have obtained all necessary licenses, permissions, and consents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            (b) All persons depicted in the Media have provided written consent for the uses contemplated in this Agreement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            (c) For Media depicting minors under 18 (or age of majority in applicable jurisdiction), you have obtained verifiable parental\/guardian consent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            (d) The Media does not infringe any third-party copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, moral right, privacy right, right of publicity, or other intellectual or proprietary right<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            (e) The Media does not contain malware, spyware, viruses, or other harmful code<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            (f) The Media complies with all Platform Policies and applicable laws<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            3.2<\/strong>\u00a0You agree to indemnify and hold Utsav World\u2122 harmless from any claims arising from breach of these warranties.<\/p>\n

            4. Model Releases and Property Releases<\/h3>\n

            4.1<\/strong>\u00a0Recognizable Individuals<\/strong>: If Media depicts a recognizable individual, you represent that you have obtained a signed model release permitting the uses under this Agreement.<\/p>\n

            4.2<\/strong>\u00a0Private Property<\/strong>: If Media depicts privately-owned property not ordinarily visible from public spaces, you represent you have obtained necessary permission.<\/p>\n

            4.3<\/strong>\u00a0Religious\/Cultural Sensitivity<\/strong>: Media depicting religious ceremonies, sacred spaces, or cultural practices must be submitted with appropriate contextual respect and any required permissions from religious authorities.<\/p>\n

            4.4<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 may request<\/strong>\u00a0copies of any releases at any time. Failure to provide requested releases within 7 days may result in Media removal.<\/p>\n

            5. Deletion and Retention<\/h3>\n

            5.1<\/strong>\u00a0When you delete Media from the Platform:<\/p>\n

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              It will no longer be publicly accessible within a reasonable timeframe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Backups may retain copies for up to 90 days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Archival copies for cultural preservation purposes may be retained per the Archival Use Rights Policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              5.2<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 is not responsible for maintaining copies of Media you delete. You should maintain your own backup copies.<\/p>\n

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              Part C: Jurisdiction-Specific Addendums<\/h2>\n

              India Addendum<\/h3>\n

              Data Protection<\/strong>: Media containing personal data is processed under applicable Indian data protection laws. See Privacy Policy for retention periods and rights.<\/p>\n

              IT Act Compliance<\/strong>: Media submissions are subject to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Intermediary Guidelines Rules, 2021\u00a0. Utsav World\u2122 will designate a Grievance Officer for takedown requests.<\/p>\n

              UK\/EU Addendum<\/h3>\n

              GDPR Compliance<\/strong>: Media containing personal data is processed under GDPR\/UK GDPR. You have the right to erasure subject to Platform verification.<\/p>\n

              US Addendum<\/h3>\n

              Section 230<\/strong>: Utsav World\u2122 is a provider of interactive computer services and does not create or develop Media content. We are not deemed a publisher or speaker of User Media under 47 U.S.C. \u00a7 230.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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