Aggregated Content & Advertising Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 06/09/2026 Published by: STUDIO(Awadh India Crafts ) Applies to: Hashtagfolks.com (aggregated/syndicated content) and its use as advertising inventory via hashtagfolks.com
1. Purpose
These Terms and Conditions govern how content aggregated or syndicated onto Hashtagfolks.com from third-party sources (“Aggregated Content”) may be used, displayed alongside, or monetized through AIC’s advertising business, operated via hashtagfolks.com. They supplement, and do not replace, Hashtagfolks.com’s general Content Creation Terms of Use and hashtagfolks.com’s Terms of Use.
2. Nature of Aggregated Content
2.1 Aggregated Content is sourced from third-party publishers through automated or manual content-aggregation processes and remains the intellectual property of its original publisher/source unless a separate licensing agreement states otherwise.
2.2 STUDIO does not claim ownership over Aggregated Content. Studio’s role is limited to aggregation, formatting, attribution, and hosting on the Platform, alongside advertising placements sold independently of the Aggregated Content itself.
2.3 Attribution to the original source (byline, publication name, and/or backlink) will be preserved on all Aggregated Content pages, in line with fair-use and syndication norms.
3. Use of Aggregated Content as Advertising Inventory
3.1 Pages displaying Aggregated Content may carry advertising units, sponsored placements, or campaigns sold and managed through hashtagfolks.com.
3.2 Advertising sold against pages containing Aggregated Content is sold on the basis of page views, placements, and audience reach — not on the basis of ownership or resale of the Aggregated Content itself. Advertisers are not granted any rights to the underlying Aggregated Content.
3.3 STUDIO will not modify Aggregated Content to insert native/embedded advertising in a way that misrepresents the original source’s reporting or implies the original publisher endorses the advertiser, unless separately agreed with that publisher.
3.4 Sponsored or paid content that is created in-house (not Aggregated Content) and published alongside or in place of Aggregated Content must be clearly labeled “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Promoted,” consistent with Indian advertising disclosure norms (ASCI guidelines) and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules where applicable.
4. Revenue and Compensation
4.1 Advertising revenue arrangements relating to pages hosting Aggregated Content, including any compensation to the original source, are governed by the applicable syndication or licensing agreement between STUDIO and that source, where one exists.
4.2 These Terms do not, by themselves, create or waive any revenue-share obligation; compensation terms are set out separately and are not made public here.
5. Source Rights and Takedown
5.1 Any original publisher/source may request removal of their Aggregated Content, or removal of advertising placed specifically alongside their content, by writing to info@hashtagfolks.com with details sufficient to identify the content in question.
5.2 STUDIO will act on valid takedown or ad-removal requests within a reasonable timeframe and will not condition removal of Aggregated Content on any compensation dispute with the source.
5.3 Where Aggregated Content is removed, any active advertising campaign served specifically against that page will be reassigned or paused by hashtagfolks.com, and affected advertisers will be notified per its Terms of Use.
6. Advertiser Obligations
Advertisers purchasing placements via hashtagfolks.com on pages containing Aggregated Content must:
- Not imply endorsement by the original content source
- Not attempt to scrape, republish, or repackage the Aggregated Content in their own advertising materials
- Comply with all applicable advertising standards, including truthful claims and required disclosures under Indian law
7. Data and Analytics
Any audience or performance data (impressions, clicks, engagement) generated on Aggregated Content pages and used for hashtagfolks.com analytics or ad targeting is collected and processed in accordance with Studio’s Privacy Policy and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
8. Disclaimer
STUDIO does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Aggregated Content and is not liable for claims arising from the original source’s reporting. Studio’s liability, if any, in connection with advertising sold against Aggregated Content pages is limited as set out in hashtagfolks.com’s Terms of Use.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
10. Contact
Email: info@hashtagfolks.com