Terms & Conditions

These Terms of Use govern your engagement with the NALANDA, an independent legal and academic venture based in New Delhi. By accessing our platform or submitting content for our consideration, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the principles set out below.

1. The Nature of Our Work

The NALANDA is a forum for critical legal and constitutional inquiry. We are an editorial space, not a legal practice. The content published here is intended for academic and informational purposes only; it does not constitute legal advice or professional consultation. We believe that authority is sustained through the quality of its reasoning, and our platform is designed to host that discourse.

2. Expectations of Conduct

We invite a diverse community of scholars, practitioners, and observers. We ask that all users treat this space with the respect due to an academic institution. Engagement with the platform must be lawful, professional, and consistent with our commitment to intellectual integrity. Any activity intended to undermine the integrity of our content or the safety of our contributors is a breach of these terms.

3. The Editorial Process

We take great care in curating our content. When you submit work to us, you are engaging in a partnership.

Originality: You represent that your work is original and does not infringe upon the intellectual property of others.
Editorial Discretion: As an independent venture, we retain the final word on what we publish. This includes the right to edit, restructure, or decline submissions at our discretion to maintain the standards and coherence of the platform.
Ethics and Technology: We value human thought. While you may use modern research tools, we expect you to disclose any substantive use of artificial intelligence. AI cannot be credited as an author, and you remain fully responsible for every argument and citation within your work.

4. Intellectual Property

Authors retain their rights to their original work, but by submitting to The NALANDA, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, and royalty-free right to publish, archive, and share your work across our platform. You are free to use your work elsewhere, provided you acknowledge its initial publication with us. The design, layout, and collective content of the platform remain the property of The NALANDA.

5. Disclaimer and Liability

Content is provided on an “as is” basis. While we strive for accuracy, we are an academic forum, not an infallible source of record. We do not provide warranties—express or implied—regarding the completeness or reliability of the information hosted here. Consequently, the platform, its editors, and its affiliates shall not be held liable for any damages arising from your use of, or reliance upon, our content.

6. External Links

You may occasionally find links to third-party resources. These are provided for your reference only and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over those external sites and cannot be held responsible for their content or data policies.

7. Governance and Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from our relationship or your use of this platform will be addressed within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.

8. Updates to These Terms

As our platform evolves, so too may these terms. We will post any significant changes directly to this page. Your continued use of the platform constitutes your ongoing agreement to these terms.