Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 22 September 2026 Effective date: 22 September 2026

Welcome to HorrorStory.in (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the website”), accessible at https://horrorstory.in/.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, including all stories, articles, pages, comments, submission features, and any other content or services we provide. Please read them carefully.

By accessing or using HorrorStory.in, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, together with our [Privacy Policy], [Disclaimer], and [DMCA & Copyright Policy], which are incorporated into these Terms by reference. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the website.

1. Definitions

In these Terms:

“Website” means https://horrorstory.in/ and all its pages and subpages.
“Content” means all text, stories, articles, titles, images, graphics, designs, logos, and other material published on the website.
“User”, “you”, or “your” means any person who accesses, reads, or uses the website in any way.
“User Content” means any comment, story, experience, feedback, or other material that you submit, post, or send to us.
“Contributor” means a user who submits a story or experience for publication.

2. About HorrorStory.in

HorrorStory.in is a Hindi-language literary and entertainment website. We publish:

original horror fiction;
retellings of Indian folklore and legends;
informational articles about folk beliefs and traditions; and
experiences submitted by readers, clearly labelled as unverified.

All content is provided for entertainment, literary, and general informational purposes only. Every story carries a label indicating whether it is fiction, folklore, or an unverified reader account. We do not claim that ghosts, spirits, curses, or any supernatural phenomena are real. Please see our [Disclaimer] for full details.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

Our content deals with horror, suspense, and supernatural themes and is intended for readers aged 13 years and above.
If you are under 18, you may use the website only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
Users under 18 may not submit stories, post comments, or subscribe to email updates without verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian.
By using the website, you represent that you meet these requirements.

4. Acceptance and Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our practices, our website, or applicable law. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also place a notice on the website.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you should stop using the website.

5. Permitted Use of the Website

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and read the website for your personal, non-commercial use.

You may:

read and enjoy our stories and articles;
share links to our pages on social media, messaging apps, forums, and other websites;
quote a short excerpt (a few lines) for review, criticism, or discussion, provided you clearly credit HorrorStory.in and link to the original page;
post comments and submit stories in accordance with these Terms.

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the website or its content to:

copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or license any content, in whole or in substantial part, without our prior written permission;
translate, adapt, or create derivative works from our stories;
narrate, read aloud, dramatise, or adapt our stories on YouTube, podcasts, Instagram, Facebook, audio apps, or any other audio or video platform without our written permission;
use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access, collect, or copy content from the website;
use our content to train, fine-tune, or build datasets for artificial intelligence or machine-learning models;
remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notice, label, or credit on our content;
frame or mirror any part of the website on another website without permission;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers, admin areas, or any related systems;
introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful code, or interfere with the proper working of the website;
overload or disrupt the website through denial-of-service attacks, excessive requests, or similar methods;
click on advertisements dishonestly, generate artificial ad impressions or clicks, or encourage others to do so, or otherwise interfere with advertising displayed on the website;
impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation;
collect or harvest personal information of other users, including email addresses;
use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose, or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

We reserve the right to block access to the website for any user who breaches these rules.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on HorrorStory.in, including stories, articles, story titles, series names, page layouts, graphics, and the name and logo “HorrorStory.in”, is owned by HorrorStory.in or by the respective contributors who have licensed it to us, unless otherwise stated.
Content is protected by the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and international copyright laws and treaties.
Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership rights to you.
Traditional folk tales and legends are part of shared cultural heritage. However, our specific retellings, wording, and presentation of those tales are our original work and are protected.

Want to use or narrate one of our stories? We welcome collaboration requests. Please write to 0008@horrorstory.in with details of your channel or project. Permission, if granted, will be provided in writing and may include credit and linking requirements.

For copyright complaints and takedown procedures, please see our [DMCA & Copyright Policy].

8. User Content: Comments

When you post a comment on the website, you agree that:

you are responsible for the content of your comment;
your comment is your own and does not infringe the rights of anyone else;
your comment will be publicly visible along with the name you provide.

You must not post comments that:

are abusive, threatening, harassing, hateful, or discriminatory towards any person or group based on religion, caste, gender, ethnicity, region, disability, or any other characteristic;
are obscene, sexually explicit, or unsuitable for a general audience;
contain spam, advertising, promotional links, or affiliate links;
share personal information about yourself or others, such as phone numbers or addresses;
accuse any real, identifiable person of witchcraft, black magic, or being a “daayan”, or promote superstition-based harm;
promote illegal activities, violence, or self-harm;
are false, misleading, or defamatory;
infringe any copyright, trademark, or other right.

We may moderate, edit, refuse, or delete any comment at our sole discretion, without notice or explanation. Comment moderation does not mean we endorse or verify any comment.

9. User Content: Story and Experience Submissions

If you submit a story, personal experience, or any other material for publication, you agree to the following:

9.1 Originality

The submission is your own original work.
It has not been copied, translated, or adapted from any book, website, video, or other source without permission.
It does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
It does not identify or defame any real, private individual.

9.2 Licence to us

You retain ownership of the copyright in your submission.
By submitting, you grant HorrorStory.in a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to edit, format, publish, display, and promote your submission on the website and on our official social media channels, for as long as it remains published. [Edit licence terms if you want exclusive rights or a different duration.]
You may request removal of your published submission at any time by emailing us. We will remove it within a reasonable time.

9.3 Editing and labelling

We may edit submissions for language, grammar, length, clarity, and suitability.
We may remove details that could identify third parties.
Personal experiences will be labelled “पाठक का अनुभव — असत्यापित” (Reader Account — Unverified), as we do not independently verify them.

9.4 No obligation or payment

We are not obliged to publish any submission and may reject submissions without giving reasons.
Unless agreed in writing beforehand, no payment is made for submissions.
We may check submissions using plagiarism-detection tools.

9.5 Credit

Published submissions will be credited with your name or pen name, or published anonymously if you request it.

9.6 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any claims arising from your submission. If a submission is found to be copied or infringing, we will remove it and may stop accepting submissions from you, as described in our [DMCA & Copyright Policy].

10. Advertising

HorrorStory.in may display advertisements, including those served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners, to support the cost of running the website and keeping content free.

Advertisers and ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies, as described in our [Privacy Policy].
We do not control the content of third-party advertisements, and their appearance on the website does not constitute endorsement of any product, service, or advertiser.
Any transaction or communication you have with an advertiser is solely between you and that advertiser.
You must not interfere with, manipulate, or artificially inflate advertising on the website (see Section 6).

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, including sources cited in folklore articles, social media platforms, and advertisers. These links are provided for convenience only.

We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Including a link does not imply our endorsement.
Your use of any third-party website is at your own risk and subject to that website’s terms.

12. Content Accuracy and Nature of Stories

Most stories on the website are fiction. Characters, places, and events are imaginary unless clearly labelled otherwise. Any resemblance to real persons or events is coincidental.
Folklore content retells traditional beliefs and is not presented as fact.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure informational content is accurate but do not guarantee that it is complete, current, or free from errors.
Nothing on the website constitutes medical, psychological, legal, financial, or religious advice.
We do not endorse or encourage superstition, black magic, occult rituals, or any practice described in our stories.

If you find an error or believe a story is incorrectly labelled, please contact us.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

warranties of accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of content;
warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
warranties that the website or its servers are free from viruses or other harmful components;
implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HorrorStory.in, its owner, authors, editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to emotional distress, loss of data, loss of income, or loss of goodwill, arising out of or in connection with:

your access to, use of, or inability to use the website;
any content published on the website, including user content;
any action you take based on content read on the website;
any third-party advertisement, link, or service;
any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HorrorStory.in, its owner, authors, editors, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

your use or misuse of the website;
your breach of these Terms;
any user content you submit, including any claim that it infringes the rights of a third party;
your violation of any law or the rights of any other person.

16. Suspension and Termination

We may, at our sole discretion and without prior notice:

suspend or restrict your access to the website or any part of it;
block your ability to comment or submit stories;
remove any user content you have posted;

if we believe you have breached these Terms, violated applicable law, or acted in a way that harms the website, other users, or third parties.

The sections of these Terms relating to intellectual property, user content licences, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law will survive any termination.

17. Availability and Changes to the Website

We aim to keep the website available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may, at any time and without notice:

modify, update, or remove any content, story, category, or feature;
temporarily suspend the website for maintenance or updates;
discontinue the website, in whole or in part.

We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the website.

18. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, including our use of cookies, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense.

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as applicable.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India. Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

21. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing to be effective.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and DMCA & Copyright Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HorrorStory.in regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

23. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, wish to request permission to use our content, report a violation, or ask for your submission to be removed, please contact us:

Email: 0008@horrorstory.in
Alternate email: thinkerr0008@gmail.com
Website: https://horrorstory.in/
Contact page: [Link to Contact Us page]

We aim to respond to all queries within 2–3 working days.

By using HorrorStory.in, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them.

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