Coti.News Terms and Conditions (T&C)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Coti.News or CotiNews.com ("Website," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

These Terms apply equally to both domains:

• https://coti.news
• https://cotinews.com (redirected/mirrored content)

2. Ownership

Coti.News and CotiNews.com are owned and operated by an independent individual based in India. Both domains, and all content published on them, are subject to these Terms and Conditions.

3. Nature of Service

Coti.News provides independent news, educational articles, guides, and opinion pieces focused primarily on the COTI blockchain ecosystem and broader Web3 developments.

All information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice.

You should conduct your own research and consult appropriate advisors before making any financial decisions.

4. Affiliation Disclaimer

Coti.News and CotiNews.com are independent platforms. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with:

• COTI Network
• COTI Foundation
• COTI Group
• COTI Ltd.
• or any official entity operating under the COTI brand.

References to “COTI” are made solely for informational reporting purposes.

5. User Responsibility and Due Diligence

All information provided by Coti.News and CotiNews.com is for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide investment advice, financial advice, or any other professional advice.

Users must perform their own independent research ("DYOR") before making any financial, investment, trading, or other decisions. We disclaim any liability for losses or damages arising directly or indirectly from reliance on any information provided on our Website.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on Coti.News and CotiNews.com (including text, graphics, design elements, and logos) is the exclusive property of Coti.News unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, upload, or transmit any part of the Website without prior written permission.

Personal, non-commercial use (e.g., sharing links with attribution) is permitted.

7. User Conduct

By accessing or interacting with our Website, you agree:

• Not to post or transmit any defamatory, abusive, obscene, unlawful, or infringing material.
• Not to hack, spam, or otherwise interfere with the proper functioning of the Website.
• Not to impersonate any person or falsely state your affiliation with an entity while interacting with our platforms.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access if you violate these conditions.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Coti.News may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

• We do not endorse or control any third-party websites.
• We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of third-party websites.
• Accessing third-party content is at your own risk.

9. No Warranties

The Website and all its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information.
• That the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• You use the Website at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Coti.News, its owners, operators, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any actions taken based on Website content
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Coti.News, CotiNews.com, and their owner(s) from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of:

• Your use of the Website,
• Your violation of these Terms,
• Your violation of any third-party rights.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Website.

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. 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.

14. Compliance with International Data Protection Laws

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA). By accessing or using Coti.News or CotiNews.com, you acknowledge that your information may be collected, transferred, processed, and stored outside of your jurisdiction, including in India, where data protection standards may differ.

15. Informal Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to your use of Coti.News or CotiNews.com, we encourage users to first contact us at contact@coti.news to seek an amicable resolution through good faith negotiations. Only if such resolution efforts fail, either party may seek formal legal remedies as permitted by applicable law.

16. No Endorsements or Sponsorships

Coti.News and CotiNews.com may publish articles, news, opinions, or references about various projects, companies, services, websites, or blockchain ecosystems. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, such mentions:

• Are provided for informational purposes only.
• Do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or official collaboration.
• Do not guarantee the legitimacy, accuracy, or quality of any third-party project or service.

You should conduct your own independent research before engaging with any third-party projects or platforms referenced on Coti.News.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Email: contact@coti.news