Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 16, 2026
Welcome to BeeTimeline. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the BeeTimeline website and services (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. About BeeTimeline
BeeTimeline presents curated news and events in a story timeline format, allowing users to browse events chronologically within thematic stories. The Service is operated from India and is intended for users globally.
2. Eligibility
You may use the Service if you are at least 18 years of age, or if you are under 18, only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable Indian law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, servers, or databases.
- Use automated tools (scrapers, bots) to extract content at scale without our written permission.
- Post, transmit, or share any content that is defamatory, obscene, invasive of another’s privacy, or harmful to minors.
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service.
- Impersonate any person or entity.
4. Intellectual Property
Our Content: The BeeTimeline name, design, original timelines, editorial commentary, and compilation of events are our intellectual property. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
Third-Party Content: BeeTimeline displays headlines, summaries, and links to news articles from third-party sources. We respect the intellectual property rights of news organisations. If you believe your content has been used improperly, please contact us with details, and we will respond promptly.
5. Content Accuracy and Disclaimer
Editorial Purpose: BeeTimeline is an informational and educational resource. We curate and summarise events from publicly available news sources. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.
No Professional Advice: The content on BeeTimeline is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
External Links: Our Service contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites.
6. Intermediary Status and Safe Harbour
BeeTimeline functions as an intermediary under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. As an intermediary, we:
- Do not initiate the transmission of third-party content.
- Do not select the recipients of such content.
- Observe due diligence in our operations.
We rely on the safe harbour protections under Section 79 of the IT Act. However, we will remove or disable access to any content upon receiving actual knowledge (through a court order or government notification) that it is being used for unlawful purposes.
7. Grievance Redressal
If you have a complaint about any content on BeeTimeline, or if you believe your rights have been violated, please contact our Grievance Officer:
Email: legal@beetimeline.com
- Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
- Resolution: Within 15 days
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate the matter to the Grievance Appellate Committee established under the IT Rules, 2021.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, BeeTimeline and its operators shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
- Any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities.
- Any inaccuracies or omissions in the content.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed ₹1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand).
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BeeTimeline, its operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any third-party rights.
- Your misuse of the Service.
10. Changes to the Service and Terms
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part) at any time without notice.
- Update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.
12. Contact
For general inquiries: legal@beetimeline.com