Last updated: October 2026
These Terms of Use govern access to and use of Animal Writes (“the Website”) by visitors, users and contributors (“you”). By using the Website, you agree to these terms.
1. Purpose of the Website
Animal Writes is a public-interest civic platform. It publishes animal-welfare news and summaries of legal developments, lists services for animals, and shares templates and resources for lawful civic action.
The Website does not provide legal advice, does not represent any authority, and does not initiate litigation on behalf of users.
2. Your responsibilities
- You are competent to contract under Indian law.
- Your use is lawful, peaceful and non-violent.
- You will not use the Website for hate speech, harassment, incitement or any unlawful activity.
Templates and guidance are provided for your use at your own discretion and responsibility.
3. Content and summaries
News and Library items summarise material published by others and link to the original source. Summaries are prepared with automated tools and reviewed by a person; see our editorial policy. Always rely on the original document.
4. Directory
Directory listings are provided to help people find services. Listings not marked verified have not been checked. Animal Writes is not responsible for services provided by listed organisations.
5. Intellectual property
Original content, templates, guides and compilations on the Website are protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, and are provided for personal, non-commercial civic use. Templates may be downloaded, printed, signed and posted without altering attribution, but may not be sold or commercially exploited. Third-party material belongs to its owners.
6. Disclaimer
The Website does not guarantee any outcome from civic action, does not influence judicial processes and does not claim endorsement by any authority. See the full disclaimer.
7. Limitation of liability
The Website owner and operator are not liable for any misuse of templates, any consequence of letters or actions taken by users, or any indirect or consequential loss.
8. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Website owner from claims arising from your content, unlawful or defamatory use of the Website or its templates, or breach of these terms.
9. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at New Delhi, India have exclusive jurisdiction.
10. Changes
These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Website means you accept the revised terms. Questions: contact@animalwrites.in.