Last Updated: 17 September 2026
These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of THE EXIM TIMES website, publications, content, media services, trade-event services, business-related services and other offerings made available through the platform.
By accessing or using this website or engaging with THE EXIM TIMES, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website or its services.
1. About THE EXIM TIMES
THE EXIM TIMES is an independent trade media platform covering trade events, businesses, products, markets and developments relevant to the export-import and trade ecosystem.
The platform may provide editorial content, event coverage, publishing opportunities, business information and selected trade-related services or opportunities.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You must not:
- Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading activities.
- Submit false, inaccurate or misleading information.
- Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website.
- Copy, reproduce or commercially exploit website content without permission.
- Upload or transmit material that infringes another person’s intellectual-property rights.
- Use the website to distribute spam, malicious software or harmful material.
- Misrepresent your relationship with THE EXIM TIMES.
THE EXIM TIMES may restrict or terminate access where there is a reasonable basis to believe that these Terms have been violated.
3. Editorial Content and Information
THE EXIM TIMES publishes news, reports, event information, company stories, product stories, interviews, announcements and other trade-related content.
Editorial and informational content is provided for general information purposes. While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain accuracy, THE EXIM TIMES does not guarantee that every piece of information will always be complete, current or error-free.
Readers should independently verify information before making commercial, financial, legal, investment, purchasing or business decisions.
4. Business, Product and Brand Submissions
THE EXIM TIMES may accept submissions relating to:
- Businesses and company profiles
- Products and product stories
- Trade shows and events
- Press releases
- Success stories
- Brand stories
- Interviews and other business content
By submitting material, you confirm that:
- The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- You have the necessary rights and authority to submit the material.
- The submission does not knowingly infringe the rights of another person or organisation.
- Any photographs, logos, trademarks, videos or other materials supplied may lawfully be provided for the requested publication or promotional purpose.
THE EXIM TIMES may edit, format, shorten, reject or decline to publish submitted material where appropriate.
Publication does not constitute an endorsement, certification or guarantee of the business, product, event or claims contained in the submitted material.
5. Paid Publishing and Media Services
THE EXIM TIMES may offer paid services including publishing, media coverage, trade-event coverage, promotional content, business stories, product showcases and other agreed services.
The exact scope, deliverables, timelines and charges for a paid service will depend on the service agreed between the parties.
Payment for a service does not automatically guarantee publication of material that violates applicable laws, editorial standards or these Terms.
Where content is sponsored, promotional or commercially arranged, THE EXIM TIMES may identify or present it accordingly.
6. Trade Show and Trade Event Services
THE EXIM TIMES may provide or coordinate services associated with trade-show participation, including, where specifically agreed:
- Trade-show participation assistance
- Booth or stall design support
- Product presentation
- Media coverage
- Business introductions or B2B meeting support
- Market-linkage opportunities
- Trade missions or delegation-related opportunities
Availability of any service depends on the specific event, market, partner, organiser and agreed scope.
THE EXIM TIMES does not guarantee admission to an event, booth availability, buyer participation, meetings, orders, sales, contracts, investment or any particular commercial result.
7. Trade Missions and Business Opportunities
Information relating to trade missions, market visits, B2B meetings, market opportunities or business introductions may be provided through THE EXIM TIMES or through third parties.
Participation in such opportunities may be subject to separate terms, eligibility requirements, availability, fees and third-party conditions.
THE EXIM TIMES does not guarantee that any business introduction, meeting or opportunity will result in a transaction or commercial relationship.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
The website may contain links, references or information relating to third-party websites, companies, event organisers, service providers or other organisations.
THE EXIM TIMES does not control third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, availability, policies, products or services.
Any transaction or engagement with a third party is between you and that third party unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original content, including articles, editorial material, graphics, logos, layouts, photographs created or owned by THE EXIM TIMES, and other materials are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may access and use published content for personal, informational and legitimate business-reference purposes.
You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell or commercially exploit THE EXIM TIMES content without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
Third-party trademarks, logos, photographs and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
10. User-Submitted Content
Where you submit text, photographs, videos, logos or other material for publication or service delivery, you remain responsible for the rights and accuracy of that material.
By submitting such material, you grant THE EXIM TIMES the permission necessary to use, reproduce, edit, publish, display and distribute the material for the agreed publication, media, promotional or service-related purpose.
You should not submit confidential information unless it is necessary for the service and you have authority to disclose it.
11. Advertising and Commercial Content
THE EXIM TIMES may publish advertisements, sponsored content, promotional material, business announcements and other commercial communications.
Commercial publication does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or guarantee by THE EXIM TIMES of the advertiser, business, product or service.
Advertisers and submitting organisations remain responsible for the accuracy, legality and substantiation of their claims and materials.
12. Payments
Where a service requires payment, the applicable price and payment terms will be communicated before or during the service engagement.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, services may be subject to payment before commencement or publication.
Any applicable refund or cancellation conditions are governed by the Refund and Returns Policy of THE EXIM TIMES.
13. No Guarantee of Business Results
THE EXIM TIMES may provide media exposure, publishing, trade-event support, business information, introductions or market-linkage opportunities.
However, THE EXIM TIMES does not guarantee:
- Sales
- Orders
- Leads
- Buyers
- Contracts
- Investments
- Business partnerships
- Market-entry success
- Export or import transactions
- Return on investment
- Any specific commercial outcome
Business results depend on numerous factors outside the control of THE EXIM TIMES.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, THE EXIM TIMES will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential or commercial losses arising from the use of the website, reliance on published information, participation in an event, engagement with a third party or use of a service.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
15. Website Availability
THE EXIM TIMES aims to maintain the availability of its website and services but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical problems, hosting issues, security measures, updates or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
16. Privacy
Information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with the THE EXIM TIMES Privacy Policy.
By using the website or submitting information, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the applicable privacy practices.
17. Changes to These Terms
THE EXIM TIMES may update or modify these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
18. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.
Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India, subject to applicable law.
19. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
THE EXIM TIMES
Email: contact@theeximtimes.com