Terms & Conditions

Certainly. For an online magazine like TOTZINE, the Terms & Conditions should cover website use, intellectual property, user submissions, published content, comments, third-party links, accuracy of information, liability, and governing law.

Terms & Conditions

TOTZINE — An Online Magazine by Times of Theatre

Effective Date: 22 August 2026

Welcome to TOTZINE, an online magazine published by Times of Theatre. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the TOTZINE website, digital content, features, and related services.

By accessing, browsing, or using TOTZINE, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the website.

1. About TOTZINE

TOTZINE is an online magazine operated and published by Times of Theatre. The magazine may feature articles, interviews, reviews, essays, photographs, illustrations, theatre-related news, cultural content, audio-visual material, opinions, and other editorial or creative works.

The content published on TOTZINE is intended primarily for informational, educational, cultural, and entertainment purposes.

2. Use of the Website

You may access and use TOTZINE for lawful personal and non-commercial purposes.

You agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose;
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server, database, or associated systems;
Interfere with the normal operation or security of the website;
Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code, or other harmful material;
Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit website content without appropriate permission;
Use automated systems or methods to scrape, reproduce, or systematically collect content without our prior written permission;
Impersonate another individual, organisation, contributor, or representative of Times of Theatre;
Use the website in a manner that may damage the reputation, rights, or interests of TOTZINE or Times of Theatre.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the TOTZINE name, logo, website design, editorial content, articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, audio materials, page layouts, and other original material published on the website are owned by or licensed to Times of Theatre and are protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

You may read, view, and share links to TOTZINE content for personal and non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given and the original content is not misrepresented.

You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from TOTZINE content without prior written permission from the copyright owner or Times of Theatre, as applicable.

4. Copyright and Third-Party Material

Some content published by TOTZINE may be supplied by contributors, artists, photographers, writers, performers, organisations, or other third parties.

Where copyright belongs to a third party, the relevant rights remain with the respective copyright owner.

TOTZINE does not claim ownership of third-party material merely by publishing or displaying it.

If you believe that material published on TOTZINE infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the material and the basis of your claim.

5. User and Contributor Submissions

TOTZINE may accept submissions including articles, essays, reviews, photographs, artwork, interviews, creative writing, theatre-related material, or other contributions.

By submitting material to TOTZINE, you confirm that:

You have the necessary rights and authority to submit the material;
The material is your original work or you have obtained all necessary permissions;
The submission does not knowingly infringe another person’s copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights;
The material does not knowingly contain unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, or malicious content;
Any necessary permissions, releases, or consents have been obtained.

Submitting material does not automatically guarantee publication.

TOTZINE reserves the right to review, edit, reject, modify, or remove submitted material at its editorial discretion.

6. Editorial Rights

TOTZINE reserves the right to edit submitted or published material for:

Grammar and language;
Length and format;
Editorial consistency;
Clarity and readability;
Legal or ethical considerations;
Website and publication requirements.

Where appropriate, substantial editorial changes may be discussed with the contributor before publication.

The publication of an article, interview, review, opinion, or other contribution does not necessarily mean that Times of Theatre or TOTZINE endorses every opinion expressed by the contributor.

7. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on TOTZINE is accurate and reliable.

However, errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccuracies may occasionally occur. Editorial content may also represent the personal opinions, interpretations, or experiences of individual contributors.

TOTZINE does not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, accurate, or suitable for every particular purpose.

Readers should independently verify important information before relying upon it.

8. Opinions and Editorial Content

Articles, interviews, reviews, columns, opinion pieces, and other editorial contributions may represent the views of individual writers, artists, interviewees, or contributors.

Such views do not necessarily represent the official views of TOTZINE or Times of Theatre.

TOTZINE reserves the right to publish diverse opinions and perspectives relating to theatre, cinema, literature, culture, art, society, and related subjects.

9. Comments and User-Generated Content

If TOTZINE provides comment sections, discussion areas, or other facilities allowing users to submit content, users are responsible for what they post.

Users must not submit content that is:

Illegal;
Defamatory or deliberately misleading;
Abusive, threatening, or harassing;
Discriminatory or hateful;
Obscene or sexually explicit;
Infringing of another person’s intellectual property rights;
Invasive of another person’s privacy;
Fraudulent or intended to mislead others;
Containing malicious software or harmful code;
Promotional spam or unauthorised advertising.

TOTZINE reserves the right to remove, edit, restrict, or refuse user-generated content that violates these Terms or that we consider inappropriate for the publication.

10. Personal Information

The collection and use of personal information through TOTZINE is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using certain features of the website, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, or other details.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how such information may be collected, used, stored, and protected.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

TOTZINE may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, video platforms, audio platforms, organisations, publications, or other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

TOTZINE and Times of Theatre do not control or guarantee the availability, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and policies.

12. Advertising and Sponsored Content

TOTZINE may, where applicable, display advertisements, promotional material, sponsored content, partnerships, or other commercial communications.

Sponsored or promotional content may be identified where appropriate.

The presence of an advertisement, sponsorship, or promotional reference does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or guarantee by TOTZINE or Times of Theatre of the relevant product, service, organisation, or individual.

13. Availability of the Website

We aim to keep TOTZINE available and functioning properly. However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be:

Available without interruption;
Free from technical errors;
Free from viruses or other harmful components;
Compatible with every device or browser.

We may temporarily suspend, modify, or discontinue any part of the website for maintenance, technical, operational, security, or editorial reasons.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Times of Theatre, TOTZINE, and their respective representatives, employees, contributors, or service providers shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising from:

Your reliance on information published on TOTZINE;
Temporary or permanent unavailability of the website;
Errors or omissions in website content;
Third-party websites or services;
User-generated content;
Technical failures, security incidents, or interruptions beyond our reasonable control;
Unauthorised access to information resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

15. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Times of Theatre, TOTZINE, and their respective representatives from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms;
Your misuse of the website;
Your submitted or user-generated content;
Your infringement of another person’s rights;
Your violation of applicable law.

16. Changes to These Terms

Times of Theatre reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time.

Changes will become effective when the updated Terms are published on the TOTZINE website, unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of TOTZINE after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

17. Termination or Restriction of Access

We may restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to TOTZINE if we reasonably believe that you have:

Violated these Terms;
Misused the website;
Engaged in unlawful or harmful activity;
Attempted to compromise the security or operation of the website.

Such action may be taken without prior notice where reasonably necessary to protect the website, its users, or Times of Theatre.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of TOTZINE shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the TOTZINE Privacy Policy and any other policies or notices specifically applicable to particular services, constitute the general terms governing your use of the TOTZINE website.

21. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, copyright, content, submissions, or other matters concerning TOTZINE, please contact:

TOTZINE — Times of Theatre
Website: www.totzine.com
Email: totzinemag@gmail.com
Organisation: Uttarpara Times of Theatre
Location: 60 Harish Mukherjee Lane, Bhadrakali, Hooghly 712232, West Bengal, India

Last Updated: 22 August 2026