Terms of Use
Effective Date
05/28/2026
Introduction
Welcome to Lekhankala.org (“Lekhankala,” “we,” “our,” or “the Platform”), a creative digital literary and educational platform dedicated to strengthening writing culture, literary creativity, student journalism, critical thinking, and positive digital expression among students, youth, educators, and emerging creators.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the Lekhankala.org website, digital publications, educational initiatives, writing campaigns, workshops, creative programs, and related services.
By accessing, browsing, contributing to, or otherwise using Lekhankala.com, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. Users who do not agree with these Terms should discontinue use of the platform.
1. Purpose and Nature of the Platform
Lekhankala.org has been established as an educational and literary digital platform with the objective of:
- Promoting reading, writing, and literary engagement
- Encouraging original and responsible creative expression
- Supporting student journalism and youth participation
- Fostering analytical thinking, creativity, and constructive dialogue
- Advancing ethical and positive digital culture
The platform is intended to provide a respectful, inclusive, and intellectually enriching environment that empowers individuals to responsibly express ideas, experiences, creativity, and perspectives.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Lekhankala.org, users confirm that:
- They possess the legal authority or appropriate permission to use the platform.
- The information they provide is accurate and lawful.
- Their activities on the platform will comply with these Terms and applicable laws.
- They will engage with the platform in a respectful, ethical, and constructive manner.
Where participation involves minors, educational institutions, guardians, or parents may be required to provide appropriate consent, supervision, or authorization.
3. User Conduct and Community Standards
Lekhankala.org is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and responsible digital environment. Users are therefore expected to:
- Respect the dignity, rights, and opinions of others.
- Maintain constructive and ethical communication.
- Avoid harassment, hate speech, discrimination, intimidation, or abusive conduct.
- Refrain from publishing unlawful, defamatory, harmful, misleading, or inappropriate material.
- Respect copyright, intellectual property, and privacy rights
- Avoid activities that may disrupt platform operations or compromise digital security.
The platform reserves the right to remove content, restrict participation, suspend access, or take appropriate action where conduct violates these Terms or undermines the integrity and mission of Lekhankala.org
4. Creative Content and Intellectual Property
Lekhankala.org strongly values originality, authenticity, and ethical creative practice.
By submitting content to the platform, contributors represent and warrant that:
- The submitted work is original or appropriately credited.
- The content does not infringe the intellectual property or legal rights of others.
- The content has not been unlawfully copied, manipulated, or misrepresented.
- The content complies with applicable laws and ethical standards.
Contributors retain ownership of their original creative works. However, by voluntarily submitting content, contributors grant Lekhankala.org a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use their content as described below.
If contributors wish to request the removal or editing of their published content, they may contact the platform at the official email address provided. While Lekhankala.com aims to accommodate such requests where reasonable and feasible, the platform reserves the right to retain or edit content for legal, educational, or archival purposes at its discretion.
- Publish, display, reproduce, archive, and distribute submitted content through digital or educational channels.
- Edit submissions for grammar, formatting, clarity, language quality, and publication standards.
- Feature content for literary, educational, promotional, awareness, or archival purposes with appropriate acknowledgment where applicable
Lekhankala.org reserves the editorial right to reject, edit, suspend, or remove content inconsistent with the platform’s values, standards, or legal obligations.
5. AI, Originality, and Ethical Expression
Lekhankala.org recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in creative and educational fields.
While the platform supports ethical and transparent use of AI-assisted tools, it places primary importance on authentic human creativity, originality, independent thought, and responsible expression.
Users are expected to:
- Use AI tools ethically and responsibly.
- Avoid plagiarism, deceptive practices, or misleading representations.
- Maintain originality and transparency in submitted works.
- Respect academic, literary, and journalistic integrity.
Content identified as plagiarized, excessively automated without disclosure, manipulated, misleading, abusive, or harmful may be rejected, unpublished, edited, or removed at the discretion of the platform.
If you use AI-assisted tools to generate or significantly edit your submission, you are required to provide a clear disclosure either within the content itself or in an accompanying author’s note. For example, a sufficient disclosure might be: “Portions of this article were generated with the assistance of an AI tool; final content was reviewed and edited by the author.”
This helps ensure transparency and maintains integrity in creative contributions.
6. School Programs and Educational Activities
Lekhankala.org may organize and facilitate:
- School writing campaigns
- Writing clubs and literary circles
- Student journalism initiatives
- Workshops, training programs, and competitions
- Poetry recitation and creative publication activities
- Youth-centered literary and digital engagement programs
All participants are expected to engage in these activities respectfully and responsibly in alignment with educational values, ethical communication, and positive digital citizenship.
Schools, educators, coordinators, and guardians participating in collaborative programs are expected to provide appropriate support and supervision where necessary.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Lekhankala.org respects the privacy and digital dignity of its users. The collection, use, storage, and protection of personal information are governed by the platform’s Privacy Policy, available at www.lekhankala.org/privacy-policy.
By using the platform, users acknowledge that they have reviewed and understood the Privacy Policy and consent to the responsible management of information in accordance with applicable laws and operational requirements.
8. Third-Party Platforms and External Links
Lekhankala.org may contain links to third-party websites, educational resources, partner organizations, or social media platforms for informational and collaborative purposes. The platform does not control and shall not be held responsible for: External website content or practices
- Third-party privacy or security policies
- Availability, reliability, or functionality of external services
- Users access third-party services at their own discretion and responsibility.
9. Platform Availability and Service Modifications
Lekhankala.org continually seeks to improve its services, programs, and digital infrastructure. Accordingly, the platform reserves the right to:
- Modify, update, suspend, or discontinue services or features.
- Revise policies, programs, or content structures.
- Restrict or limit access where necessary for legal, operational, or security purposes.
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain reliable services, the platform does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation at all times.
10. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Lekhankala.org is provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
Although the platform strives to maintain accurate, constructive, and high-quality content, Lekhankala.com does not guarantee:
- Continuous availability or uninterrupted access
- Complete accuracy of all user-generated content
- Freedom from technical interruptions, delays, or digital vulnerabilities
User-generated content represents the views and opinions of individual contributors and does not necessarily reflect the official position of Lekhankala.org
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lekhankala.org shall not be held liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the platform.
- User-generated content or third-party materials
- Technical failures, interruptions, or unauthorized access
- Loss of data or digital communications
11. Suspension, Restriction, and Termination
Lekhankala.org reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the platform where users:
- Violate these Terms and Conditions
- Engage in harmful, unlawful, or unethical conduct.
- Compromise platform integrity, security, or community safety
- Misuse digital systems, publications, or participation mechanisms
Appropriate administrative, editorial, or legal measures may be taken where necessary.
12. Amendments and Policy Updates
These Terms and Conditions may be revised periodically to reflect legal, technological, organizational, or operational developments.
Updated versions will be published on the platform with revised effective dates. Continued use of Lekhankala.com following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Principles
Lekhankala.org operates on the principles of:
- Creativity and originality
- Ethical and responsible expression
- Respectful communication and inclusion
- Literary, educational, and intellectual development
- Positive digital participation
- Social awareness and constructive engagement
All users are expected to uphold these values while participating in the platform and its associated activities.
14. Contact Information
For inquiries, concerns, or official communication regarding these Terms and Conditions, users may contact:
Lekhankala.org
Website: www.lekhankala.org
Email: info@lekhankala.org
Conclusion
Lekhankala.org is committed to fostering a safe, creative, ethical, and intellectually enriching digital environment where students, youth, writers, educators, and emerging creators can confidently express their ideas, creativity, and perspectives.
Through these Terms and Conditions, the platform seeks to uphold the values of originality, responsibility, creativity, literary engagement, and positive digital culture while strengthening a new generation of thoughtful and expressive creators.
