Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Goa Spotlight (thegoaspotlight.com). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the site immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and legally allowed to access digital content in your region.

2. Website Content

  • All content on The Goa Spotlight is for general information and entertainment purposes.
  • We strive for accuracy, but we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate or updated.
  • Opinions expressed in articles are those of the respective authors.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our website, you agree NOT to:

  • Post harmful, abusive, defamatory or illegal content.
  • Attempt to hack, damage or disrupt the website.
  • Use the website for fraudulent or malicious activity.
  • Copy or reproduce content without permission.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All articles, images, graphics, logos and content on The Goa Spotlight are protected by copyright.
  • You may not copy, republish or redistribute any material without written permission from us.
  • Sharing links on social media is allowed and encouraged.

5. Comments & User Content

If you post comments or submit content:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive right to use, display and publish your comment.
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content is legal and not harmful.
  • We reserve the right to remove comments that violate our rules.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites.
We are NOT responsible for the content, policies or actions of those third-party sites.

7. Advertisements & Affiliate Links

  • We may display ads from third-party advertising networks.
  • We may earn commissions through affiliate links, but this does NOT affect our editorial choices.
  • Advertisers are responsible for their own content and targeting.

8. Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • The Goa Spotlight is NOT liable for any damages resulting from your use of the website.
  • All content is provided “as-is” without any warranties.
  • Your use of the website is entirely at your own risk.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect user data, but we cannot guarantee that the website will always be secure or free of errors.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
If the Terms change, the updated date will appear at the top.
Continued use of the site means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend or block access to users who violate these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in your region or country of residence.
Any disputes shall be handled through local courts or legal processes.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us: