CONTENT RESPONSIBILITY & LICENSING POLICY
Effective Date: June 11,2025
Last Updated: September 3, 2025
Mojo India Network (“Mojo”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform available at mojonetwork.in, developed and owned by Seagull Venture Private Limited. This Content Responsibility & Licensing Policy (“Policy”) outlines the rules governing ownership, responsibility, licensing, and liability of content created, uploaded, or distributed through Mojo.
It applies to:
- Clients – News channel owners, portal operators, and organizations using Mojo’s SaaS services.
- Users – Readers, viewers, and visitors who access content on Mojo’s platform and partner portals.
By using Mojo’s services or accessing content, you agree to this Policy, along with our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Advertising & Monetization Policy, and Grievance Redressal Policy.
Definitions
For the purpose of this Policy:
- Client: Any registered news channel owner, portal operator, or organization using Mojo’s SaaS services.
- User: Any individual accessing, reading, viewing, or interacting with content on Mojo or its partner portals.
- User-Generated Content (UGC): Comments, posts, uploads, reactions, or any material contributed by Users.
- Content: Any text, images, videos, graphics, or audio published on Mojo’s platform.
- Monetization: Revenue earned through ads, sponsorships, licensing, or other commercial activities via Mojo.
- Third-Party APIs: External integrations such as Meta (Facebook, Instagram), Google, X/Twitter, or similar services connected to Mojo.
- Compliance Laws: Includes the IT Act 2000, IT Rules 2021, Copyright Act 1957, DPDP Act 2023, Consumer Protection Act 2019, ASCI guidelines, and Press Council of India norms.
- Intellectual Property (IP) Infringement: Unauthorized use of copyrighted material, trademarks, or third-party rights.
- Political/Issue-Based Content: Content or advertising related to elections, political parties, candidates, or socially sensitive issues.
- Invalid Activity: Fraudulent clicks, bot traffic, ad manipulation, or any activity designed to artificially inflate engagement or revenue.
1. Content Ownership
- All content published by Clients (including news articles, videos, images, graphics, and audio) remains the intellectual property of the Client or rightful owner.
- Clients must ensure they hold the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions before publishing any content.
- Mojo does not claim ownership over Client-generated content but may request verification of ownership if required.
2. Client Responsibilities
Clients agree that:
- They are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and authenticity of their content.
- Content must comply with:
- Indian laws – IT Act 2000, Copyright Act 1957, Press Council of India guidelines, DPDP Act 2023, Consumer Protection Act 2019, and applicable media/election laws.
- Third-party platform rules – Meta Content & Developer Policies, Google Ad Policies, X/Twitter API rules.
- International copyright and intellectual property laws, where applicable.
- Content must not:
- Contain misinformation, fake news, or manipulated media.
- Promote caste sentiment exploitation or anti-national content.
- Infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or third-party rights.
- Promote hate speech, harassment, violence, or obscenity.
- Misuse political or election-related messaging without proper disclosure and legal approval.
- Clients will indemnify Mojo against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their content.
3. Mojo’s Rights & Limitations
- Mojo provides hosting, CMS, and API integrations but does not edit, control, or verify content prior to publication.
- Mojo reserves the right to:
- Review, flag, or remove content that violates this Policy or applicable laws.
- Suspend or terminate accounts of repeat violators.
- Share content-related data with law enforcement, regulators, or third-party platforms when required.
- Mojo does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of Client-published content.
4. Licensing of Content to Mojo
- By publishing content on Mojo’s platform, Clients grant Mojo a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, distribute, and share content across Mojo’s services and third-party integrations (Meta, Google, X APIs).
- Mojo may use content for technical operations, platform improvements, and promotional purposes (with attribution where appropriate).
- This license does not transfer ownership of the content to Mojo.
5. User-Generated Content (UGC)
- Definition:User-Generated Content (UGC) includes comments, posts, uploads, reactions, or any material contributed by Users on Mojo or its partner portals.
- Ownership: Users retain ownership of their UGC.
- License to Mojo: By posting UGC, Users grant Mojo and relevant Clients a license to display, share, and moderate their content.
- Prohibited UGC:Users must not upload unlawful, abusive, defamatory, caste-discriminatory, anti-national, or copyrighted content without permission.
- Indemnity:Users agree to indemnify and hold Mojo harmless against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from UGC they contribute. Mojo is not responsible or liable for UGC.
6. Copyright & IP Infringement
7. Political & Issue-Based Advertising Compliance
- Content or ads related to politics or social issues must follow:
- Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines.
- Mandatory disclaimers (“Paid for by [Sponsor Name]”).
- Mojo Compliance Team approval.
- Third-party API restrictions: Platforms like Meta, Google, and X may prohibit or restrict political/issue-based advertising. In such cases, political content cannot be published via those integrations.
8. Revenue Sharing & Payments
- Revenue Model: Revenue generated from ads, sponsorships, and licensing will be shared between Mojo and the Client as per the Commercial Agreement.
- Payment Cycles: Payments are made monthly/quarterly subject to reaching the minimum payout threshold.
- Deductions: Taxes (GST, TDS), platform charges, and third-party commissions apply.
- Method: Payments via bank transfer/UPI to verified Client accounts.
- Invalid Activity: Fraudulent clicks, bot traffic, or policy violations may result in withheld or forfeited payments.
- Mojo reserves the right to withhold or adjust revenue in case of disputes, suspected fraud, or non-compliance.
9. Compliance Obligations
- Mojo and Clients must comply with:
- IT Act 2000 and amendments.
- IT Rules 2021 (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code).
- DPDP Act 2023 on data protection and privacy.
- Press Council of India norms.
- Consumer Protection Act 2019 (for misleading ads).
- ASCI Guidelines for fair advertising.
- Non-compliance may result in account suspension, reporting to regulators, or legal action.
10. Liability
- Clients bear full editorial and legal responsibility for their content.
- Mojo is not liable for losses, damages, or claims arising from Client or User content.
- Maximum liability of Mojo shall not exceed the subscription fees paid by the Client in the last three (3) months.
11. Enforcement
Violations of this Policy may result in:
- Content removal.
- Account suspension or termination.
- Reporting to third-party platforms, regulators, or law enforcement.
- Loss of monetization privileges.
12. Updates to Policy
Mojo may update this Policy periodically to comply with new laws, third-party requirements, or industry best practices. The revised version will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact
For concerns regarding content responsibility, licensing, or copyright:
Content Responsibility Team – Mojo India Network
mojonetwork.in c/o Seagull Venture Private Limited
Email: [email protected]
Address:1st Floor, Plot no-9, Rohit Nagar, Bawadiya Kalan, Gulmohar Colony, Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh 462039
Website: mojonetwork.in
