Terms of Use

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use.

1. Purpose of the Archive

This archive exists for non-commercial, educational, research, and cultural preservation purposes. All content is shared in the spirit of public knowledge and historical documentation.

2. Definitions

• “Archive” refers to Bihar Visual Archive & Lab and its digital platform.

• “Content” refers to all images, videos, audio, text, and metadata hosted on the site.

• “Contributor” refers to anyone who submits material.

• “User” refers to anyone accessing the site.

• “Editorial Team” refers to those who manage and curate the archive.

3. Intellectual Property & Rights

Unless otherwise stated:

• Contributors retain ownership of their original material.

• By submitting content, contributors grant the archive a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to store, display, reproduce, and share the material for non-commercial purposes.

• All displayed content must be credited as specified by the archive.

Unauthorised commercial use or removal of attribution is not permitted without prior written permission.

4. Permitted Use of Content

Users may:

• View and reference content for research, education or personal study

• Cite or link to content with proper attribution

Users may not:

• Use content for commercial purposes without permission

• Misrepresent, distort or remove contextual information

• Use material in ways that cause harm, defamation or cultural misappropriation

5. Contributor Responsibilities

Contributors are responsible for ensuring that:

• They have the legal and ethical right to submit the material

• The content does not violate privacy, copyright or community norms

• Submissions do not promote hatred, discrimination or violence

6. Editorial Rights

The editorial team reserves the right to:

• Review, edit, contextualise or decline submissions

• Correct metadata or descriptions

• Restrict access to sensitive material

• Remove content that violates these terms or ethical standards

Publication is at the discretion of the archive.

7. Corrections & Takedown Requests

Individuals or communities may request:

• Corrections to descriptions or metadata

• Contextual revisions

• Takedown or restriction of content

Requests should be submitted via info@biharvisualarchive.in. We aim to review requests in good faith and within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Disclaimer

The archive is provided “as is.” While we strive for accuracy and care, we do not guarantee completeness or freedom from errors. Views expressed in contributed material belong to the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the archive.

9. Limitation of Liability

Bihar Visual Archive & Lab shall not be liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of content by third parties, to the extent permitted by law.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts.