Terms and Conditions - Skoo.in

Last updated: August 29, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to skoo.in (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a comprehensive digital platform providing news, sports coverage, entertainment content, political commentary, travel guides, and cultural information. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at skoo.in and any related services provided by us. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using skoo.in, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the website, including without limitation visitors, registered users, contributors of content, and commenters.

3. Description of Service

skoo.in is a digital media platform that provides:

Current Affairs and News: Political analysis, current events commentary, and news coverage
Sports Content: Comprehensive cricket coverage, match reports, player analysis, and sports news
Entertainment Coverage: Bollywood news, movie reviews, celebrity updates, and entertainment industry analysis
Travel Content: Destination guides, travel tips, and cultural exploration content
Cultural Content: Festival coverage, traditions, and cultural celebrations including events like Ganesh Chaturthi
Social Commentary: Opinion pieces and analysis on various social and cultural topics

Our content is designed to inform, entertain, and engage our audience across diverse interests and demographics.

4. User Guidelines and Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our website for lawful purposes only, including:

Reading and consuming content for personal, non-commercial use
Sharing our content through social media and other platforms with proper attribution
Participating in discussions through comments and interactions
Using our content for educational and informational purposes

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to engage in unlawful acts
Violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group
Submit false or misleading information in comments or interactions
Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
Spam, phish, farm, or harvest email addresses or other user information
Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the website or networks connected to the website
Post inappropriate, offensive, or inflammatory comments
Engage in activities that could damage our reputation or credibility

5. User Accounts and Comments

5.1 Comment Policy

When engaging with our content through comments:

Provide respectful and constructive feedback
Avoid personal attacks, hate speech, or inflammatory language
Respect diverse viewpoints and engage in civil discourse
Do not post spam, promotional content, or irrelevant material

5.2 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user comments and content that violate our guidelines or terms of service.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The content on skoo.in, including but not limited to articles, news reports, sports coverage, entertainment content, travel guides, images, graphics, logos, and other material (collectively “Content”) is owned by or licensed to skoo.in and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Third-Party Content

We use various third-party content including:

Social media posts and content (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
Images from various sources with proper attribution
News and information from public sources
Sports statistics and match information
Entertainment industry information

6.3 Fair Use and Attribution

Our use of third-party content falls under fair use provisions for:

News reporting and commentary
Criticism and analysis
Educational and informational purposes
Social and cultural commentary

6.4 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our website (including comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.

6.5 Copyright Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact@skoo.in for immediate resolution.

7. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8.1 Third-Party Advertising

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. These advertisements are served by Google and other third-party vendors who may use cookies and other tracking technologies.

8.2 Cookies and Tracking

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

8.3 Ad Interaction Policy

Users may not click on advertisements for fraudulent purposes
Artificial inflation of ad clicks or impressions is strictly prohibited
Users should not encourage others to click ads inappropriately
Any suspicious ad interaction activity may result in account termination

8.4 Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn commissions from purchases made through these links. This helps support our website operations and content creation.

9. Content Accuracy and Disclaimers

9.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and timely information:

We cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all content
News and current events information may change rapidly
Sports scores and statistics should be verified with official sources
Entertainment news may include speculation and unverified information

9.2 Editorial Independence

Our editorial content reflects our independent analysis and opinions. We maintain editorial independence in our content creation and commentary.

9.3 Sources and Attribution

We use various sources for our content including:

Official press releases and statements
Social media posts and public statements
News agencies and media reports
Official sports organizations and entertainment industry sources

10.1 Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for:

The content or availability of external websites
The privacy practices of third-party sites
Any transactions or interactions with external sites

10.2 Social Media Integration

We maintain presence on various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Pinterest) and may embed or reference social media content in our articles.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

11.1 “As Is” Basis

The information on this website is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website.

11.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We make no representations or warranties about:

The accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of content
The uninterrupted availability of our website
The security of information transmitted through our website
The suitability of our content for any particular purpose

12. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall skoo.in, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, affiliates, or designer (Vishal Mohindra) be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the website, including but not limited to:

Decisions made based on information from our website
Technical issues or website downtime
Loss of data or information
Any content-related disputes or issues

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless skoo.in and its licensees, licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, directors, and designer from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from:

Your use of our website
Your violation of these Terms
Your comments or user-generated content
Any infringement of third-party rights

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason including:

Breach of these Terms
Inappropriate comments or behavior
Suspected fraudulent activity
Violation of applicable laws

14.2 Termination by You

You may stop using our website at any time. If you have provided any user-generated content, our rights to use such content as outlined in these Terms will continue.

15. Geographic Scope and Governing Law

15.1 Indian Focus

skoo.in primarily focuses on Indian content, news, sports, entertainment, and cultural events. Our content is created with Indian audiences in mind.

15.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our website and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the website.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: contact@skoo.in
Website: https://skoo.in
Designer: Vishal Mohindra

– The Skoo.in Team