Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 23-05-2026
Welcome to SOPANA (Bikash Sopana). By accessing and using sopana.in, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, kindly discontinue the use of our website and services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and other applicable policies published on the website.
2. About the Platform
SOPANA (Bikash Sopana) is a dual-language developmental news and media platform providing news, articles, awareness content, public interest information, editorials, and feature stories in Odia and English.
The website content is intended for general informational, educational, and awareness purposes.
3. Content Usage Policy
All content available on sopana.in, including articles, text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and website materials, is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws unless otherwise stated.
Users are not permitted to:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute website content without prior written permission
- Modify or commercially exploit website materials without authorization
- Misuse content in any misleading, defamatory, or unlawful manner
Limited sharing of article links for non-commercial and informational purposes is permitted with proper attribution to SOPANA.
4. User Responsibilities
By using this website, users agree:
- Not to use the platform for unlawful or harmful activities
- Not to post or transmit false, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or misleading information
- Not to attempt unauthorized access to website systems or disrupt website functionality
- Not to engage in activities that may damage the reputation or operations of SOPANA
5. Editorial Rights
SOPANA reserves the right to:
- Edit, update, modify, or remove content without prior notice
- Refuse publication of submitted content, press releases, comments, or materials
- Correct errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information when identified
Editorial decisions remain solely at the discretion of the management and editorial team.
6. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to external or third-party websites for informational convenience. SOPANA does not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or content of third-party websites and shall not be responsible for any losses or issues arising from their use.
7. Advertisement & Sponsored Content
Advertisements, sponsored articles, and promotional materials appearing on the website may be provided by third parties. SOPANA does not guarantee or warrant the products, services, claims, or representations made by advertisers.
Users are advised to independently verify information before engaging with any third-party products or services.
8. Limitation of Liability
While SOPANA makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and updated information, we do not guarantee completeness, reliability, or uninterrupted availability of content.
SOPANA, its editor, management, staff, or affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Any direct or indirect loss or damages arising from website usage
- Errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in information
- Temporary website interruptions or technical failures
- Decisions taken based on website content
9. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how user information may be collected and handled.
10. Modification of Terms
SOPANA reserves the right to revise or update these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
11. Governing Jurisdiction
Any dispute arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Contact Information
SOPANA (Bikash Sopana)
Plot No-1205, Nuagaon
SUM Hospital Road
PO: Mahalaxmi Vihar
Bhubaneswar – 751029, Odisha, India
Editor: Simanchal Pattnaik
Mobile: +91 7008264805
Email: swayamsima5@gmail.com
Website: sopana.in