Legal Concerns

Nepal Page will have a qualified and experienced legal advisor who will look after all legal issues. We fully abide by the intellectual property rights, fundamental rights, and freedom provisioned in our constitution.

1. Introduction

This Legal Concern Policy outlines the principles and procedures followed by www.nepalpage.com to address legal issues and concerns that may arise during our news reporting and content publication. Our goal is to ensure compliance with Nepali laws and international standards, maintain the integrity of our journalism, and protect the rights of all stakeholders.

2. Compliance with Nepali Law

www.nepalpage.com strictly adheres to the legal requirements of Nepal, including but not limited to:

• Nepal’s Constitution and Statutory Laws: Adhering to freedom of expression while ensuring content does not violate any legal restrictions on defamation, sedition, obscenity, or hate speech.
• Press Council Act: Complying with the ethical codes and regulations issued by the Press Council of Nepal.
• Intellectual Property Rights: Respecting copyright laws and avoiding the unauthorized use of third-party content.
• Data Protection and Privacy: Safeguarding personal data in accordance with the Information Technology Act and other relevant privacy laws in Nepal.

3. Content Accuracy and Fairness

We are committed to producing accurate, fair, and balanced reporting. All information published on [News Portal Name] is thoroughly vetted for accuracy and sourced from reliable and verified sources. Our editorial team ensures that:

• Fact-Checking: All news articles are fact-checked to prevent the dissemination of false or misleading information.
• Source Attribution: Proper attribution is given to all sources used, including quotes, images, and data.

4. Defamation and Libel

We take defamation and libel very seriously. To prevent such occurrences:

• Avoiding Defamatory Content: We avoid publishing content that unjustly harms the reputation of individuals, organizations, or groups.
• Right of Reply: Affected parties have the right to request corrections or clarifications. We are committed to publishing corrections promptly and fairly.
• Legal Recourse: In cases of alleged defamation, we will cooperate with legal authorities and respond to court orders as required.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

[News Portal Name] respects the intellectual property rights of others. Our policy includes:

• Original Content: We produce and publish original content. When using third-party materials, we ensure that permissions are obtained, and proper credit is given.
• User-Generated Content: Users who contribute content (e.g., comments, articles) must ensure that their submissions do not violate any copyright laws. They grant [News Portal Name] a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish their content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and sources. Our practices include:

• Confidentiality: Maintaining the confidentiality of sources when requested, except where disclosure is required by law.
• Data Handling: Personal data collected from users is stored securely and used only for the purposes for which it was collected.
• User Consent: We obtain consent from users before collecting, using, or sharing their personal information.

7. Reporting and Addressing Legal Concerns

If any individual or organization believes that content published on [News Portal Name] violates their legal rights, they may file a complaint. Our procedure is as follows:

• Filing a Complaint: Complaints must be submitted in writing via email to [insert email address] or through our online portal [insert link].
• Review Process: Complaints are reviewed by our legal team within [insert number of days] business days.
• Response: We will respond to complaints within [insert number of days] business days, providing our findings and any actions taken.

8. User-Generated Content

Users who contribute content to [News Portal Name], including comments, opinions, and articles, are expected to comply with all relevant laws and our internal guidelines. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates our policies.

9. Changes to the Policy

[News Portal Name] reserves the right to update or modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated to users through our website, and the effective date of the policy will be updated accordingly.

10. Contact Information

For any legal concerns, queries, or requests for further information, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 9851004290
• Mailing Address: Nepal news Agency, Kathmandu-3, Ranidevi Marg-Lazimat Kathamndu.

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