Terms and Condition

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome to QI Media (“QI Media”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of any website, web application, mobile application, online platform, digital property, community platform, event platform, communication channel, product, service, software, program, initiative, campaign, publication, or any other platform or service owned, operated, managed, licensed, administered, or made available by QI Media or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, brands, products, or business units (collectively referred to as the “Platform” or “Services”).

This includes, without limitation:

  • Our websites and web portals.
  • Business ecosystem platforms.
  • Community platforms.
  • Networking platforms.
  • Founder communities.
  • Membership programs.
  • Events, conferences, webinars, workshops, and meetups.
  • Business directories.
  • Knowledge-sharing platforms.
  • Digital publications.
  • Public Relations (PR) services.
  • Press release writing and distribution services.
  • Media outreach services.
  • Newswire distribution services.
  • Sponsored content and editorial publishing services.
  • Brand visibility and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Digital marketing and communication services.
  • Research reports and educational resources.
  • APIs, software, tools, mobile applications, newsletters, communication channels, and any future products or services introduced by QI Media.

By accessing, browsing, registering on, subscribing to, purchasing, participating in, contributing to, submitting content to, or otherwise using any of our Platforms or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, whether or not you create an account or complete a transaction.

These Terms apply to all users, including but not limited to:

  • Visitors
  • Customers
  • Clients
  • Members
  • Subscribers
  • Community participants
  • Event attendees
  • Contributors
  • Authors
  • Speakers
  • Sponsors
  • Advertisers
  • Publishers
  • Journalists
  • Media partners
  • Vendors
  • Contractors
  • Service providers
  • Business partners
  • Affiliates
  • Organizations
  • Institutions
  • Any individual or entity interacting with QI Media or its Services.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue accessing or using our Platforms and Services.

These Terms should be read together with our:

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy (where applicable)
  • Community Guidelines (where applicable)
  • Event Terms (where applicable)
  • Service-specific agreements, quotations, proposals, statements of work, order forms, invoices, subscriptions, memberships, or any other contractual documents issued by QI Media.

Where a separate written agreement has been executed between you and QI Media for a specific Service, that agreement shall prevail over these Terms only to the extent of any inconsistency. In all other respects, these Terms shall continue to apply.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

“QI Media” means QI Media, together with its owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, parent entities, divisions, brands, business units, employees, directors, officers, consultants, contractors, representatives, licensors, successors, assigns, publishing partners, technology partners, and authorized service providers.

“Platform” means any website, application, software, portal, community, publication, digital asset, event platform, communication channel, API, or technology platform owned, operated, managed, licensed, administered, or provided by QI Media.

“Services” include, but are not limited to:

  • Business ecosystem development
  • Community building
  • Networking initiatives
  • Business matchmaking
  • Events and conferences
  • Workshops and webinars
  • Founder programs
  • Startup initiatives
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Business directories
  • Research and insights
  • Educational resources
  • Public Relations (PR)
  • Digital PR
  • Press Release Writing
  • Press Release Distribution
  • Newswire Distribution
  • Media Outreach
  • Sponsored Content
  • Editorial Publishing
  • Guest Articles
  • Thought Leadership Programs
  • Founder Branding
  • Executive Profiling
  • Digital Marketing
  • Content Marketing
  • Media Campaigns
  • Brand Visibility Services
  • Consulting and advisory services (where applicable)
  • Any additional products or services offered now or in the future by QI Media.

“User,” “You,” “Your,” “Customer,” “Client,” “Member,” or “Participant” means any individual, company, organization, institution, government body, partnership, association, or other legal entity that accesses or uses any Platform or Service operated by QI Media.

2. Eligibility

By using any Platform or Service operated by QI Media, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into a binding agreement under the applicable laws of your jurisdiction.
  • If you are acting on behalf of an organization, you are duly authorized to bind that organization to these Terms.
  • All information provided by you is accurate, complete, current, and not misleading.
  • You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations.
  • You will use the Services only for lawful purposes.
  • You will not use the Platform in any manner that could harm QI Media, its users, partners, publishers, or third parties.

QI Media reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without obligation to provide reasons, to refuse, suspend, restrict, or terminate access to any Platform or Service where it reasonably believes that these Terms, applicable laws, or the rights of others have been or may be violated.

3. Scope of Services

QI Media operates a diversified business ecosystem and may, directly or through its affiliates, subsidiaries, brands, partners, contractors, or authorized representatives, provide a broad range of products and services.

Our Services may include, but are not limited to:

  • Business ecosystem development
  • Community building
  • Networking platforms
  • Founder and leadership communities
  • Business matchmaking
  • Events, conferences, summits, exhibitions, meetups, and workshops
  • Training and educational initiatives
  • Research, reports, and industry insights
  • Public Relations (PR)
  • Digital PR
  • Press Release Writing
  • Press Release Distribution
  • Newswire Distribution
  • Media Outreach
  • Sponsored Content
  • Editorial Publishing
  • Guest Articles
  • Brand Visibility Campaigns
  • Thought Leadership Programs
  • Founder Branding
  • Executive Profiling
  • Online Reputation Management
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Business Consulting (where applicable)
  • Technology platforms
  • Business directories
  • Media platforms
  • Publications
  • Any future products or services introduced by QI Media.

The exact scope, deliverables, timelines, and commercial terms applicable to a Service shall be governed by the relevant proposal, quotation, order confirmation, invoice, subscription, membership, agreement, or service-specific documentation issued by QI Media.

Information displayed on any QI Media Platform is intended for general informational purposes only and shall not constitute a legally binding commitment unless expressly confirmed in writing.

4. Service Modifications

QI Media continually develops, improves, expands, and updates its Services.

Accordingly, we reserve the right, at any time and without prior notice, to:

  • Introduce new products or Services.
  • Modify existing Services.
  • Upgrade or discontinue features.
  • Suspend or discontinue any Service.
  • Change pricing.
  • Revise eligibility requirements.
  • Modify participation criteria.
  • Replace technology providers.
  • Introduce new business models.
  • Add or remove publishing partners.
  • Expand or reduce service offerings.

Such modifications shall not constitute a breach of these Terms or create any entitlement to compensation.

5. Public Relations (PR), Press Release & Newswire Services

Where QI Media offers Public Relations (PR), press release writing, media outreach, editorial publishing, sponsored content, newswire distribution, content syndication, or related communication services, the client acknowledges and agrees that QI Media acts as a facilitator, service provider, coordinator, publishing intermediary, marketing agency, technology platform, or distribution partner depending upon the nature of the engagement.

Unless expressly agreed in writing, QI Media does not guarantee:

  • Publication by any specific publication.
  • Publication by any specific journalist or editor.
  • Editorial approval.
  • Publication within a guaranteed timeframe.
  • Homepage placement.
  • Featured placement.
  • Publication across all publishers.
  • Permanent publication.
  • Permanent availability.
  • Editorial acceptance.
  • Media interviews.
  • Journalist responses.
  • Pickup by additional media outlets.
  • Viral distribution.

All publication decisions remain solely subject to the editorial standards, legal review, publishing policies, technical requirements, and independent discretion of third-party publishers.

The client acknowledges that QI Media has no authority over the editorial decisions of third-party publications.

6. Distribution Network

References appearing on any QI Media Platform, proposal, quotation, brochure, presentation, advertisement, marketing material, sales communication, or other promotional content, including but not limited to:

  • “50+ websites”
  • “100+ websites”
  • “200+ publications”
  • “500+ media network”
  • “Newswire Distribution”
  • “National Distribution”
  • “Global Distribution”
  • “Media Network”
  • “Distribution Network”
  • Similar numerical, descriptive, or promotional statements

represent the potential size, reach, availability, or capability of our distribution network, publishing ecosystem, media relationships, partner platforms, distribution infrastructure, or available publication opportunities.

Such statements shall not be interpreted as a guarantee that every press release, article, sponsored content, guest post, business profile, interview, announcement, or other content submitted by a client will:

  • Be published on every website.
  • Be published on every partner platform.
  • Be accepted by every publisher.
  • Be distributed through every available channel.
  • Receive identical publication counts.
  • Receive identical media coverage.

Actual distribution and publication may vary depending upon numerous factors, including but not limited to:

  • Editorial review.
  • Publisher acceptance.
  • Industry relevance.
  • Newsworthiness.
  • Content quality.
  • Legal compliance.
  • Technical requirements.
  • Regional targeting.
  • Publisher availability.
  • Duplicate content policies.
  • Platform restrictions.
  • Distribution package purchased.
  • Client instructions.

Lower publication counts, publication delays, rejection by individual publishers, editorial modifications, or distribution through fewer partners than the estimated network size shall not constitute a failure of service.

7. Editorial Rights

QI Media and all third-party publishers, media organizations, editors, journalists, and publishing partners retain complete editorial discretion over all submitted materials.

Accordingly, submitted content may be:

  • Accepted.
  • Rejected.
  • Edited.
  • Reformatted.
  • Shortened.
  • Expanded.
  • Delayed.
  • Archived.
  • Removed.
  • Republished.
  • Updated.

Editors and publishers may independently modify:

  • Headlines.
  • Titles.
  • Images.
  • Hyperlinks.
  • Anchor text.
  • Formatting.
  • Disclosure labels.
  • Categories.
  • Metadata.
  • Publication dates.

QI Media shall not be liable for any editorial decision taken by third-party publishers.

8. User Accounts & Registration

Certain Services may require registration, membership, subscriptions, or user accounts.

Where applicable, users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information.
  • Maintain updated account details.
  • Keep login credentials confidential.
  • Accept responsibility for all activities performed under their account.
  • Promptly notify QI Media of any unauthorized access or security breach.

QI Media reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any account that contains inaccurate information, violates these Terms, or is used in an unlawful or abusive manner.

9. User Responsibilities

Users agree to use all Platforms and Services lawfully, responsibly, and in good faith.

Users shall not:

  • Submit false or misleading information.
  • Infringe intellectual property rights.
  • Upload malicious software.
  • Attempt unauthorized access.
  • Interfere with Platform operations.
  • Misrepresent affiliations.
  • Engage in fraudulent activities.
  • Publish defamatory or unlawful content.
  • Spam users or communities.
  • Circumvent security measures.
  • Misuse networking opportunities.
  • Harvest user data without authorization.
  • Use automated scraping tools without written permission.
  • Engage in activities that may damage the reputation, operations, users, partners, or business interests of QI Media.

QI Media reserves the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate legal or administrative action, including suspension or termination of access to any Platform or Service.

10. Payments, Fees & Taxes

Certain Services offered by QI Media may require payment of fees.

By purchasing any Service, you agree that:

  • All prices are quoted in the applicable currency unless otherwise specified.
  • Applicable taxes, duties, levies, or government charges may be charged separately where required by law.
  • Payment must be made in accordance with the agreed payment terms.
  • Services may commence only after receipt of payment unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • Delayed payments may result in suspension, postponement, or cancellation of Services.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, quotations, proposals, estimates, and pricing are valid only for the period specified therein.

11. Refunds, Cancellations & Rescheduling

Refunds, cancellations, replacements, credits, or rescheduling of Services shall be governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy and any service-specific agreement.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

  • Payments made for completed Services are non-refundable.
  • Customized Services may not be eligible for cancellation once work has commenced.
  • Digital deliverables cannot generally be returned.
  • Event registrations may be subject to separate cancellation policies.
  • Memberships and subscriptions may be subject to their respective renewal and cancellation terms.

QI Media reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify, or discontinue any Service, event, campaign, or initiative where reasonably necessary.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise expressly stated, all intellectual property rights relating to the Platform and Services, including but not limited to:

  • Logos
  • Trademarks
  • Trade names
  • Brand identities
  • Website design
  • User interface
  • Source code
  • Software
  • Graphics
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Publications
  • Reports
  • Research
  • Databases
  • Marketing materials
  • Training materials
  • Documentation
  • Community resources
  • Proprietary methodologies

are owned by or licensed to QI Media and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

Nothing contained within the Platform shall be construed as granting any license or ownership rights unless expressly authorized in writing.

Users shall not:

  • Copy
  • Reproduce
  • Modify
  • Reverse engineer
  • Redistribute
  • Republish
  • Commercially exploit
  • Sell
  • License
  • Create derivative works

without prior written permission from QI Media.

13. User Submitted Content

Users may submit content including, but not limited to:

  • Press releases
  • Articles
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Company profiles
  • Logos
  • Testimonials
  • Business information
  • Comments
  • Reviews
  • Event materials
  • Marketing content

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have obtained all necessary rights, permissions, and licenses.
  • The content does not infringe any intellectual property rights.
  • The content complies with applicable laws.
  • The content is accurate and not misleading.
  • The content is not defamatory, fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful.

You grant QI Media a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, modify (where necessary for formatting or editorial purposes), archive, and otherwise process such content solely for the purpose of providing the requested Services or operating the Platform, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

QI Media reserves the right, but not the obligation, to reject, edit, suspend, or remove any submitted content that it reasonably believes violates these Terms, applicable law, or the rights of any third party.

14. Third-Party Platforms & Services

QI Media may rely upon or integrate with independent third-party:

  • Publishers
  • Media organizations
  • News websites
  • Search engines
  • Social media platforms
  • Hosting providers
  • Software vendors
  • Cloud service providers
  • Payment gateways
  • Event platforms
  • Communication platforms
  • Technology partners

QI Media shall not be responsible for the availability, policies, actions, interruptions, security practices, technical failures, or decisions of any third-party platform.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

15. Privacy

Your use of our Platforms and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our Services, you consent to the collection, processing, storage, and use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

16. Suspension & Termination

QI Media reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice where permitted by law, to suspend, restrict, terminate, or refuse access to any Platform, Service, account, membership, campaign, or participation if:

  • These Terms are violated.
  • Applicable laws are violated.
  • Fraudulent activity is suspected.
  • False information is submitted.
  • Payment obligations are not fulfilled.
  • Platform security is threatened.
  • Intellectual property rights are infringed.
  • Users engage in abusive, defamatory, unlawful, or disruptive conduct.
  • Continued access may expose QI Media or third parties to legal, operational, or reputational risk.

Termination shall not affect any accrued rights, payment obligations, or liabilities arising before termination.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, QI Media, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, partners, publishers, vendors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or economic damages arising from or relating to:

  • Access to or use of the Platform.
  • Use of any Service.
  • Public Relations campaigns.
  • Press release distribution.
  • Newswire distribution.
  • Editorial decisions.
  • Media outreach.
  • Business networking.
  • Events.
  • Community participation.
  • Search engine performance.
  • Publisher actions.
  • Technical failures.
  • Third-party services.
  • Loss of revenue.
  • Loss of business.
  • Loss of profits.
  • Loss of goodwill.
  • Data loss.
  • Missed opportunities.
  • Reputational harm.

The maximum aggregate liability of QI Media, where liability cannot be excluded by law, shall not exceed the amount actually paid by the customer to QI Media for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.

18. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless QI Media, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, partners, publishers, and service providers from and against any claims, actions, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of the Platform or Services.
  • Your submitted content.
  • Your breach of these Terms.
  • Your violation of applicable laws.
  • Your infringement of intellectual property rights.
  • Claims made by third parties arising from your activities.

19. Force Majeure

QI Media shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, or failure in performing its obligations where such delay or failure results from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters.
  • Floods.
  • Fires.
  • Pandemics.
  • Epidemics.
  • Government actions.
  • War.
  • Civil unrest.
  • Labour disputes.
  • Power failures.
  • Internet disruptions.
  • Cyber attacks.
  • Hosting failures.
  • Third-party platform failures.
  • Acts of God.

Performance shall be suspended for the duration of such events without constituting a breach of these Terms.

20. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, the courts having jurisdiction over the location of QI Media’s registered office shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services.

Where applicable, QI Media may also pursue legal remedies in any other competent court having jurisdiction.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

22. Waiver

Failure by QI Media to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies available under applicable law.

23. Changes to These Terms

QI Media reserves the right to modify, amend, replace, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Updated Terms become effective immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of any Platform or Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

24. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or any of our Services, please contact QI Media through the appropriate contact channels provided on our Platforms.

Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Refund & Cancellation Policy, Community Guidelines, and any applicable service-specific agreement, proposal, quotation, order form, invoice, subscription, or written contract, constitute the entire agreement between you and QI Media regarding your use of our Platforms and Services and supersede all prior discussions, representations, understandings, or agreements relating to the same subject matter.

By accessing or using any Platform or Service operated by QI Media, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions in their entirety.