Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 18.05.2026
Last Updated: 18.05.2026
Welcome to The Children Mail. ("Platform", "we", "our", or "us").
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of our website, applications, publications, newsletters, contests, educational activities, events, subscriptions, and related services.
By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
If you are under the age of 18, you may use the Platform only with the involvement and consent of a parent, guardian, or authorised educator.
- ABOUT THE PLATFORM
The platform provides children's educational, informational, literary, creative, and entertainment content, including but not limited to:
- Digital magazine content
- Educational articles
- Competitions and contests
- Artwork and writing submissions
- Interactive activities
- Newsletters
- Workshops and events
- Subscription services
- Educational resources
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time without prior notice.
- ELIGIBILITY
By using the Platform, you represent that:
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms; or
- You are using the Platform under parental, guardian, or school supervision
Parents, guardians, and schools are responsible for monitoring children's online activities and ensuring compliance with these Terms.
- CHILD SAFETY POLICY
Child safety is central to our operations.
Users must not:
- Upload harmful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, violent, or exploitative material
- Share personal contact information publicly
- Impersonate another person
- Attempt to contact minors through the Platform
- Engage in bullying, harassment, grooming, or predatory conduct
- Circumvent moderation or safety systems
We reserve the right to:
- Remove content
- Restrict or terminate access
- Report unlawful conduct to authorities
- Cooperate with law enforcement agencies
- ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
Certain features may require registration.
Users agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Maintain confidentiality of login credentials
- Notify us of unauthorised access
- Ensure children do not share passwords publicly
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms
- Contain false information
- Pose safety or security risks
- SUBMISSIONS BY CHILDREN AND USERS
Users may submit:
- Articles
- Essays
- Artwork
- Poems
- Videos
- Photographs
- Competition entries
- Educational content
By submitting content, the submitting user and / or parent / guardian represents and warrants that:
- The submission is original
- They own or control necessary rights
- The content does not infringe third-party rights
- Appropriate parental consent has been obtained where applicable
- LICENSE GRANTED TO US
By submitting content to the Platform, you grant The Children Mail, a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to:
- Publish
- Reproduce
- Edit
- Translate
- Display
- Distribute
- Archive
- Promote
The submitted content in print, digital, social media, promotional, educational, and archival formats.
This license survives removal of the content for archival, legal, or operational purposes.
Where practical, we will credit creators appropriately.
- RIGHT TO EDIT OR REMOVE CONTENT
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:
- Edit submissions for grammar, clarity, length, formatting, or safety
- Reject submissions
- Remove content without notice
- Refuse publication
We are not obligated to publish any submitted material.
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All Platform content, including:
- Logos
- Branding
- Magazine layouts
- Articles
- Graphics
- Videos
- Designs
- Software
- Educational materials
Is owned by or licensed to The Children Mail and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may not:
- Copy
- Reproduce
- Republish
- Commercially exploit
- Modify
- Redistribute
Any Platform content without prior written permission.
- LIMITED PERMITTED USE
Users may:
- Read and access content for personal, educational, and non-commercial use
- Print limited extracts for classroom or educational activities
- Share official links to published content
Commercial reuse is prohibited without written authorisation.
- SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PAYMENTS
Certain services may require paid subscriptions.
By purchasing a subscription, users agree that:
- Payment information provided is accurate
- Charges may include taxes and applicable fees
- Subscription benefits are subject to availability
Unless otherwise stated:
- Fees are non-refundable
- Auto-renewals must be cancelled before the renewal date
- Promotional offers may be modified or withdrawn
- CONTESTS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES
Additional rules may apply to:
- Competitions
- Awards
- Workshops
- Events
- Campaigns
Participation may require:
- Age verification
- Parent / guardian consent
- Compliance with specific contest guidelines
Our decisions regarding contests and awards are final unless otherwise required by law.
- ADVERTISING AND SPONSORED CONTENT
The Platform may include:
- Sponsored articles
- Advertisements
- Brand collaborations
- Partner content
We strive to maintain child-appropriate advertising standards.
However, we do not independently guarantee the accuracy or safety of third-party claims, products, or services.
Users interact with third-party advertisers at their own risk.
- THIRD PARTY LINKS
The Platform may contain links to external websites or services.
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Availability
- Security
- Privacy practices
- Accuracy
Accessing third-party websites is at the user's own discretion and risk.
- PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Users must not:
- Violate laws or regulations
- Upload malware or malicious code
- Attempt unauthorised access
- Interfere with Platform operations
- Use automated scraping tools
- Engage in fraudulent activity
- Harvest user information
- Misrepresent identity
Violations may result in legal action.
- PRIVACY
Use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
By using the Platform, users consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The Platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Availability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Children Mail, its affiliates, directors, employees, editors, contributors, publisher, editor, licensors, and partners shall not be liable for:
- Indirect damages
- Consequential damages
- Loss of data
- Business interruption
- Emotional distress
- Third-party actions
- Unauthorised access
- Technical failures
Total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid by the user to the Platform during the preceding twelve (12) months.
- INDEMNIFICATION
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Children Mail and its affiliates from claims arising from:
- Violation of these Terms
- User submissions
- Infringement of intellectual property
- Misuse of the Platform
- Violation of applicable laws
- TERMINATION
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Platform:
- Without prior notice
- For violations of these Terms
- For safety concerns
- For unlawful conduct
- For operational reasons
Termination does not waive accrued legal rights.
- FORCE MAJEURE
We shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including:
- Natural disasters
- Internet outages
- Government restrictions
- Pandemics
- Cyberattacks
- Power failures
- Labour disruptions
- GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
Subject to applicable law, courts located in (Chennai, Tamilnadu) shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms.
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Before initiating formal legal proceedings, users agree to attempt good-faith resolution by contacting us at:
Email: developerthechildren@gmail.com
We may elect mediation or arbitration where legally permissible.
- CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms will be posted on the Platform with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
The Children Mail
Ram Associates
93/3, Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600032
developerthechildren@gmail.com
- ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional policies or contest rules, constitute the entire agreement between users and The Children Mail regarding use of the Platform.