Terms of Use
Last Updated: 12th September 2025
Welcome to The Migration Story, a digital news platform owned and operated by Shabdpayanam Private Limited. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access and use of our website, mobile applications, content, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
1. Eligibility:
• You must be at least 13 years old to use our website. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
• If you access our website on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. Use of Services
• You agree to use The Migration Story only for lawful and non-commercial purposes, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• You are responsible for all content, comments, submissions, or materials you share through our website.
• We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access if your use violates these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
• All original content on our website—text, design, graphics, photographs, audio, video, software, and code—is owned by Shabdpayanam Private Limited or its licensors and is protected under Indian and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
• You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, adapt, publish, transmit, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission. Limited sharing for personal and non-commercial purposes with attribution is permitted.
4. User Contributions
• By submitting content (comments, articles, media, or other materials) to The Migration Story, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, and transferable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in any medium.
• You represent that your contributions do not infringe on third-party rights or violate applicable law.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in activities that:
• Disrupt or interfere with our website functionality or security.
• Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, servers, or networks.
• Misuse content for commercial gain, impersonate others, or spread unlawful or defamatory material.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
Our website may contain third-party links or content for informational purposes. We do not endorse or control such external websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Accessing them is at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
• While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, The Migration Story does not guarantee completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content.
• All content and services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
• Under no circumstances shall The Migration Story, its affiliates, directors, employees, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our website.
• Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to access our website.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Migration Story, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your:
• Use of our website,
• Violation of these Terms, or
• Infringement of third-party rights.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
• These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
• Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on our website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to our website at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.
13. Contact Us
For questions, feedback, or concerns regarding these Terms, you may contact us at:
Email: themigrationstory@gmail.com
By using The Migration Story website, you agree to the terms outlined in these Terms of Use.
Thank you for visiting.
FAQs regarding subscription
• What does The Migration Story subscription offer?
As a TMS member, you get a ringside view of our newsroom – from conversations with our journalists, designers, and photographers on their process to behind-the-scenes glimpses of what it takes to report, edit and produce a story on our website.
You will also get a chance to attend our annual conclave and contribute on our website.
• How can I subscribe?
We have multiple modes of payment, including credit/debit cards, UPI, and net banking. You can subscribe by clicking here.
• Do you accept subscription fee in cash or cheque?
No, we do not accept subscription in cash or cheque.
• Do I need to renew periodically?
We offer both recurring as well as one-time membership plans on our website. With a recurring plan, the auto-renewal of your membership will be seamless, and you can enjoy our membership perks uninterrupted.
• Can I cancel my subscription?
Membership payments are non-refundable. If you wish to cancel your membership, you can do that by sending a request to subscription@themigrationstory.com, and we will cancel your membership. However, no payment related to membership will be refunded.
By using The Migration Story website, you agree to the terms outlined in these Terms of Use.
Thank you for visiting.