Content & Data Usage License

This Content & Data Usage License is designed to clearly outline your legal rights and responsibilities when using, sharing, or republishing The Azadi Times’ content. We recognize the important role that our data, journalism, and digital resources play in the broader information ecosystem, including for commercial purposes. This license outlines how individuals, media platforms, developers, and organizations can legally use, share, or republish our content, including for commercial purposes, while maintaining transparency and attribution.

Our Islamic Prayer Times data is curated using a high-altitude scientific method tailored for the region of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring both authenticity and relevance.

Permitted Uses:

• You may freely display our Prayer Times data on your website, mobile application, digital signage, or printed publication, including in commercial settings, so long as clear attribution to The Azadi Times is provided.
• Sharing our prayer schedules via social media, community groups, or digital communication platforms is allowed, whether for non-profit or monetized initiatives.

Prohibited Uses:

• You may not resell, relicense, or redistribute our Islamic Prayer Times data as your own product or service.
• You may not remove, obscure, or alter The Azadi Times attribution, nor may you modify the data itself to misrepresent its origin or accuracy.

Attribution Example:
Source: The Azadi Times | https://azaditimes.com

The Azadi Times is committed to the open exchange of knowledge and public dialogue. We support responsible republication and citation of our journalism.

Commercial and Non-Commercial Reuse:

• Up to 150 words per article may be quoted or republished, in both digital and print, provided there is a direct link to the original article and clear credit to The Azadi Times.
• Excerpts may be used in newsletters, educational resources, or commercial aggregators, always with explicit source acknowledgment.

Full Article Use:

• Republishing complete articles, full translations, or substantial adaptations is only permitted with written authorization or participation in our official Content Syndication Program.
• If you wish to regularly syndicate or translate our journalism, please contact us to formalize the arrangement.

Attribution Requirements:

• Every republication must clearly credit The Azadi Times as the source, and include a link to the original article.
• Content must not be presented in a way that misleads readers as to its origin.

Visual assets are essential to our storytelling and public outreach. We encourage broad but responsible usage of our original visual content.

Permitted Uses:

• Use of original Azadi Times images, infographics, and visualizations is allowed in commercial or personal blogs, apps, or publications, so long as proper credit is given.
• Embedded videos and thumbnails may be shared on monetized platforms, such as YouTube, ad-supported apps, or news aggregators.

Prohibited Uses:

• Content clearly marked as third-party (e.g., Reuters, Getty Images, partner agencies) is subject to the original provider’s license and may not be used without their explicit permission.
• Our visuals may not be sold as standalone merchandise, printed on physical goods, or used in advertising campaigns without prior consent.

Modification:

• You may not modify, crop out watermarks, or alter our visuals in a way that misrepresents the original reporting or the source.
• Any permitted modifications must retain clear, visible attribution and must not distort the context or meaning.

We believe in the power of open data to fuel civic engagement, research, and innovation.

Permitted Uses:

• You may integrate our interactive tools (such as prayer calculators, election datasets, or public records) into your commercial or non-commercial website, app, or platform, provided attribution is maintained.
• Our datasets may be used in academic research, commercial presentations, or analytic reports, provided the original source is credited and the data is not misrepresented.

Special Access & High-Volume Use:

• For API access, bulk downloads, or white-label implementations, please contact The Azadi Times for a custom licensing arrangement.

Attribution:

• All uses must include a clear acknowledgment: “Data provided by The Azadi Times.”

We actively support the responsible sharing of our journalism and digital tools to maximize public benefit.

Permitted Embedding & Republishing:

• You may embed our articles, calculators, and videos into monetized or non-monetized websites, apps, or newsletters, using our official embed tools or code snippets.
• Republishing RSS summaries or headlines on ad-supported platforms or aggregators is allowed, provided each item includes a visible link and credit to The Azadi Times.

Restrictions:

• Embedded content must not be used to mislead users into believing it is original, proprietary, or unaffiliated with The Azadi Times.
• Do not modify, obscure, or remove watermarks, branding, or links from embedded tools or widgets.

Attribution is mandatory for all uses of The Azadi Times content, ensuring transparency and respect for our journalism.

• Standard Attribution: “Source: The Azadi Times”
• Online Example:
  <span>Source: <a href="https://azaditimes.com">The Azadi Times</a></span>
• Attribution should be as visible and prominent as reasonably possible within the context of reuse.

No Endorsement:

• Attribution must not imply editorial partnership, endorsement, or sponsorship by The Azadi Times unless a formal agreement exists.

We welcome and encourage commercial reuse of our content, provided these conditions are met:

• Commercial uses include monetized blogs, news aggregators, mobile apps (free or paid), educational products, corporate presentations, and digital campaigns.
• Full article republication, large-scale redistribution, or integration into commercial products requires written permission or inclusion in our Syndication Program.
• You may not use The Azadi Times content in a way that falsely suggests direct endorsement, partnership, or editorial collaboration.
• For bespoke partnerships, API access, or high-volume licensing, contact us to establish a tailored agreement.

• All original content, data, and digital assets are © The Azadi Times 2021–2025. All Rights Reserved.
• Material not owned by The Azadi Times (e.g., third-party images, partner data) is subject to its respective license.
• Our content is protected by relevant national and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
• While we rigorously fact-check and update our data and journalism, The Azadi Times cannot guarantee absolute accuracy or completeness. We are not legally liable for actions or decisions taken based on our content, data, or interactive tools.

For partnerships, API use, bulk redistribution, commercial syndication, or any licensing inquiries, please contact us directly:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://azaditimes.com

Our editorial and data licensing team will respond promptly to support your needs.

Content Type	Free Use	Commercial Use	Attribution Required	Modification
Prayer Times	✅	✅	✅	❌
News Articles (≤150 words)	✅	✅	✅	❌
Full Articles	❌	✅ (with permission)	✅	❌
Images & Infographics	✅	✅	✅	❌
Tools & Datasets	✅	✅	✅	❌
Embeds / RSS / Widgets	✅	✅	✅	❌

At The Azadi Times, we strongly believe that journalism serves the public good when it is accessible, freely shared, and openly attributed. This license is crafted to foster community storytelling, digital innovation, and cross-border collaboration all while ensuring that credit for independent, authentic reporting remains clear and intact.

If you have questions or seek clarity regarding these terms, our team is always available to help. Thank you for supporting open journalism and responsible information sharing.