Image Usage Policy | MahakalTimes.com
Last Updated: October 31, 2025 At MahakalTimes.com, we take intellectual property rights seriously and are committed to ethical use, protection, and attribution of all visual content published on our website. This policy explains how images and other visual assets may be used, shared, or reproduced.
1. Ownership and Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all images, photographs, graphics, and illustrations on MahakalTimes.com are protected by copyright and remain the property of MahakalTimes.com or their respective creators. These may include:
- Original photographs captured by our editorial or field teams.
- AI-generated or digitally enhanced visuals created exclusively for editorial or illustrative purposes.
- Licensed or public-domain images sourced from verified platforms, used with proper credit and authorization.
All rights to these images are reserved by MahakalTimes.com, unless explicitly credited to another source.
2. Permitted Usage
You may:
- View and share images on social media platforms with proper attribution to MahakalTimes.com.
- Download and use images for personal, educational, or research purposes only.
- Embed images on blogs or non-commercial websites, provided a visible credit and link to the original source page on MahakalTimes.com are included.
3. Restricted Usage
Without prior written consent from MahakalTimes.com, the following actions are strictly prohibited:
- Using images for commercial purposes, including advertisements, merchandise, or promotional materials.
- Editing, modifying, or altering images in a way that changes their original context or meaning.
- Removing watermarks, logos, or copyright attributions present on images.
- Using images in false, defamatory, or misleading contexts that may harm the reputation of MahakalTimes.com or misrepresent cultural and spiritual subjects related to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
4. Request for Commercial or Editorial Use
For commercial, editorial, or media use of any image, written permission is required. Please email your request to contact@mahakaltimes.com with the following details:
- The specific image(s) you wish to use.
- The purpose of usage (commercial, editorial, educational, etc.).
- Where and how the image(s) will be published or displayed.
Our team will review your request and respond with the appropriate licensing or permission terms.
5. Third-Party Image Credits
Some images featured on MahakalTimes.com may originate from external photographers, agencies, or stock libraries.
- We ensure proper credit is given wherever required.
- If you believe an image has been used without appropriate attribution or authorization, please contact us immediately at contact@mahakaltimes.com for review and resolution.
6. Policy Updates
MahakalTimes.com reserves the right to update or modify this Image Usage Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the most recent version of this policy.
7. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or permission requests, please contact: Email: contact@mahakaltimes.com Address: Freeganj, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India