Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Cockroach Daily (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Cockroach Daily”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of cockroachdaily.com and any related pages, content, newsletters, features, forms, and services offered through the website (collectively, the “Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. About Cockroach Daily
Cockroach Daily is a digital news, media, and editorial platform that publishes articles, opinion pieces, features, insights, trend coverage, commentary, newsletters, and related content across topics such as news, technology, business, internet culture, creators, lifestyle, and future trends.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, browsing, reading, subscribing to, or otherwise using this Website, you confirm that:
you have read and understood these Terms;
you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations; and
you are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable law.
If you are using the Website on behalf of a company, organisation, or other entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. Changes to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, business practices, or editorial operations. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
4. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others, restrict their use of the Website, or harm the integrity of the Website.
You must not:
use the Website in violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right;
copy, reproduce, republish, scrape, frame, mirror, or distribute Website content without permission, except as expressly allowed by law;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, systems, or databases;
introduce viruses, malware, bots, scripts, or any harmful or disruptive technology;
interfere with the security, performance, or proper functioning of the Website;
use automated systems to access, extract, or monitor Website content without our prior written consent;
impersonate any person, organisation, or affiliation;
submit false, misleading, defamatory, abusive, obscene, hateful, unlawful, or infringing material through any forms, comments, or submissions;
misuse our contact forms, newsletter sign-up forms, contributor forms, or any interactive feature on the Website.
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.
5. Editorial Content and Information Disclaimer
Cockroach Daily publishes news, commentary, analysis, opinions, features, and informational content for general informational and editorial purposes only.
While we strive to ensure that the content published on the Website is accurate, timely, and reliable, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, error-free, or suitable for your specific needs. News and opinions can evolve, and information may change over time.
Content on the Website should not be treated as legal, financial, investment, tax, medical, professional, or other specialist advice. You should seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on any content published on the Website.
Any reliance you place on content from the Website is at your own risk.
6. Opinions and Third-Party Views
Some content published on Cockroach Daily may include opinions, commentary, analysis, guest contributions, interviews, or external perspectives. These views are those of the respective authors or contributors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Cockroach Daily unless explicitly stated.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website—including but not limited to articles, text, headlines, graphics, logos, illustrations, visual elements, layouts, branding, design assets, audio, video, downloadable materials, and other editorial or creative works—is owned by or licensed to Cockroach Daily and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
access and read Website content for your personal, non-commercial use;
share links to our content through social media, messaging apps, or other platforms, provided you do not misrepresent the content or remove attribution;
quote limited excerpts of our content for editorial, commentary, or reference purposes only if proper credit is clearly given to Cockroach Daily and, where possible, a link back to the original page is included.
You may not, without our prior written permission:
republish full articles or substantial portions of our content;
reproduce or commercially exploit Website content;
remove copyright notices, branding, or attribution;
create derivative works based on our protected content in a way that infringes our rights.
All trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand elements displayed on the Website remain the property of their respective owners.
8. User Submissions and User-Generated Content
If the Website allows comments, guest submissions, story tips, reader messages, community posts, uploaded materials, or other forms of user-generated content (“User Content”), the following terms apply.
By submitting User Content to Cockroach Daily, you represent and warrant that:
you own the content or have all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to submit it;
the content does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, confidentiality, or other rights of any third party;
the content is not unlawful, defamatory, abusive, fraudulent, obscene, hateful, threatening, or otherwise objectionable;
the content does not contain malware, spam, or harmful code.
By submitting User Content, you grant Cockroach Daily a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, publish, display, adapt, edit, translate, distribute, archive, promote, and otherwise use that content in connection with the Website, our editorial operations, marketing, social media, newsletters, and related business activities, subject to applicable law.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, moderate, edit, reject, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
9. Comments and Community Conduct
If comments or other community features are available on the Website, you agree to participate respectfully and responsibly.
You must not post content that:
is defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, hateful, or discriminatory;
promotes violence, illegal conduct, or harmful behaviour;
infringes copyright, trademark, privacy, or other rights;
contains spam, misleading promotions, scams, or unauthorised advertising;
impersonates another person or misrepresents your identity or affiliation;
contains false information intentionally designed to mislead others.
We may remove comments or restrict participation at our discretion if content violates these Terms or is otherwise unsuitable for the Website.
10. Newsletters and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other email communications, you agree to provide accurate information and understand that we may send editorial updates, news roundups, promotional announcements, or other relevant communications in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.
11. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Affiliate Relationships
Cockroach Daily may display advertisements, sponsored content, paid partnerships, brand collaborations, affiliate links, promotional placements, or other commercial content on the Website.
Where required, we will aim to identify sponsored or promotional content appropriately. However:
the presence of advertising or sponsored material does not constitute a guarantee, endorsement, or warranty by Cockroach Daily unless explicitly stated;
we are not responsible for third-party products, services, claims, offers, or websites linked through advertisements or sponsored placements;
any transaction or interaction between you and a third-party advertiser, sponsor, or partner is solely between you and that third party.
If affiliate links are used, Cockroach Daily may earn a commission from qualifying purchases or actions, at no extra cost to you.
12. Third-Party Links and External Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, tools, services, articles, or resources for convenience, reference, reporting, or editorial purposes.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, availability, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies before using them.
13. Availability of the Website
We aim to keep the Website available and functioning smoothly. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free access to the Website at all times.
We may suspend, withdraw, modify, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Website, any feature, or any content at any time without notice, including for maintenance, updates, editorial changes, legal reasons, technical issues, or business reasons.
14. No Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and all content, features, and services made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Cockroach Daily makes no express or implied warranties, representations, or guarantees regarding:
the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of Website content;
uninterrupted access to the Website;
the absence of viruses or harmful components;
the fitness of the Website for any particular purpose.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cockroach Daily, its owners, editors, team members, affiliates, contributors, licensors, service providers, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, revenue, goodwill, opportunity, or business arising out of or related to:
your use of or inability to use the Website;
reliance on content published on the Website;
errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or technical failures;
third-party content, links, advertisements, or services;
unauthorised access to or use of data or systems;
user-generated content or interactions with other users.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
16. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cockroach Daily, its owners, affiliates, team members, editors, contributors, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
your breach of these Terms;
your misuse of the Website;
your User Content;
your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
17. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information and how cookies or similar technologies may be used on the Website.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood those policies.
18. Termination or Restriction of Access
We reserve the right to suspend, block, restrict, or terminate your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe that:
you have violated these Terms;
your use of the Website poses a legal, security, operational, or reputational risk;
we are required to do so by law, regulatory order, or legitimate business necessity.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes 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 [Insert City, State, India], unless otherwise required by applicable law.
20. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Cockroach Daily
Website: cockroachdaily.com
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
21. Important Note for Final Review
Before publishing this Terms and Conditions page, please review and customise the following items so the document accurately reflects how Cockroach Daily operates:
legal entity / owner name, if any;
registered business address, if you want it included;
primary contact email;
whether the site allows comments;
whether you accept guest posts or user submissions;
whether you run newsletters;
whether you display advertising, sponsored posts, or affiliate links;
whether you offer paid subscriptions or member-only content;
the governing city/state for jurisdiction;
any specific moderation, takedown, or copyright complaint process you want to include.