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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to The Emerging Icons. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, The Emerging Icons and its licensors own all intellectual property rights to the content, features, and functionality on our website. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Articles, features, and editorial content
  • Graphics, photographs, and visual design
  • Website code, structure, and functionality
  • The Emerging Icons name, logo, and brand elements

All content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Permitted Use

You may:

  • Access and view content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our articles on social media
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
  • Join our correspondence (newsletter) to receive updates

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in full
  • Remove copyright notices or attributions
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our site
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
  • Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Impersonate The Emerging Icons or our staff

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to us (such as nominations, comments, or feedback), you grant The Emerging Icons a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content for any purpose related to our services.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit:

  • Is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
  • Does not violate any third-party rights
  • Does not contain defamatory, offensive, or illegal material
  • Complies with all applicable laws and regulations

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Emerging Icons. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of such sites or services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the service will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Emerging Icons shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your access to or use of our services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Emerging Icons and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim, demand, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Reach Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@emergingicons.com

Address: The Emerging Icons Media Private Limited, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001, India

By using The Emerging Icons, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. See also our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.