Disclosures
Effective Date: 08 October 2026
Last Updated: 08 October 2026
Welcome to the official website of Bhartiya Press Patrakar Media Suraksha Parishad Association (“Association”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
This Disclosures page explains important information about the nature of our organization, website content, membership, professional activities, editorial material, third-party services, financial relationships, representations, and other matters that visitors and members should understand when using our website or interacting with the Association.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the disclosures provided below.
1. About the Association
Bhartiya Press Patrakar Media Suraksha Parishad Association brings journalists and media professionals together on a common platform to promote their welfare, rights, dignity, professional development, responsible journalism, media ethics, press freedom, training, digital journalism, knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and meaningful professional participation.
The Association may conduct activities, programmes, membership initiatives, training, meetings, professional networking, recognition activities, awareness programmes, publications, and other lawful activities consistent with its objectives.
Participation in any activity is subject to applicable eligibility requirements, availability, applicable rules, and the terms communicated by the Association.
2. Organization Details
Bhartiya Press Patrakar Media Suraksha Parishad Association
Main Office:
82, Ashish Farm House
Seondara Road, Bilari
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh – 244411
India
Email: info@bhartiyapresspmspa.com
Alternate Email: ashishshankarp@gmail.com
Phone: +91 98370 78504
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday, 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Founder & National President:
Ashish Shankar Pandey
3. Organizational Independence
The Association is an independent organization.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Association should not be understood as:
- A department of the Government of India.
- A department of any State Government.
- A government ministry.
- A government authority.
- A statutory regulator.
- A court or judicial authority.
- A law-enforcement organization.
- A constitutional body.
- A government press accreditation authority.
- A government employment agency.
References to government bodies, laws, departments, schemes, authorities, institutions, or public officials on our website may be provided for informational, educational, journalistic, or contextual purposes.
Such references do not by themselves establish any official relationship, endorsement, authorization, affiliation, or partnership.
4. Membership Disclosure
Membership of the Association represents a relationship with the Association according to the applicable membership category and rules.
Membership should not automatically be interpreted as:
- Government recognition.
- Government appointment.
- Government accreditation.
- Statutory authority.
- Government employment.
- Guaranteed professional advancement.
- Guaranteed income.
- Guaranteed business opportunities.
- Guaranteed media accreditation.
- Guaranteed access to government facilities.
- Guaranteed legal representation.
Any benefit associated with a particular membership category will be subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, availability, and conditions applicable to that membership.
5. No Guarantee of Professional or Financial Results
The Association may provide opportunities for networking, professional development, training, recognition, knowledge-sharing, collaboration, or participation.
However, the Association does not guarantee that membership or participation will result in:
- Employment
- Income
- Business growth
- Sponsorship
- Professional recognition
- Media assignments
- Government opportunities
- Institutional partnerships
- Audience growth
- Advertising revenue
- Career advancement
- Any specific financial or professional outcome
Results may depend on individual circumstances, qualifications, effort, market conditions, third-party decisions, and many other factors outside the Association’s control.
6. Editorial Disclosure
The Association may publish, host, distribute, or facilitate journalism, articles, reports, interviews, photographs, opinions, announcements, professional profiles, and other media-related material.
Publication of material does not necessarily mean that the Association endorses every statement, opinion, allegation, interpretation, or conclusion contained in that material.
Where appropriate, editorial material may represent the views of the individual author, contributor, journalist, member, interviewee, or source.
The Association reserves the right to review, edit, modify, reject, or remove content in accordance with its editorial practices, applicable law, and organizational requirements.
7. User-Generated Content Disclosure
Certain content may be submitted by members, journalists, contributors, visitors, partners, or other third parties.
Such content may include:
- Articles
- News reports
- Opinions
- Photographs
- Videos
- Interviews
- Profiles
- Announcements
- Event information
- Testimonials
- Professional information
- Comments or other submissions
The person submitting such content remains responsible for its accuracy, legality, originality, and rights.
The Association does not automatically guarantee the accuracy, completeness, authenticity, or legality of independently submitted material.
8. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information.
However, information published on this website may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or information that changes after publication.
Information should therefore be independently verified where accuracy is important, particularly before making legal, financial, professional, business, regulatory, or other significant decisions.
The Association may correct, update, modify, or remove information when reasonably necessary.
9. News and Information Disclaimer
News, articles, reports, announcements, and informational materials available through the website may be intended for general information, awareness, educational, or journalistic purposes.
Such material should not automatically be interpreted as:
- Verified legal advice
- Professional advice
- Government communication
- Official government notification
- Legal representation
- Financial advice
- Medical advice
- Regulatory certification
Where information concerns an important legal, regulatory, financial, or professional matter, users should consult an appropriately qualified professional or the relevant official authority.
10. Government References
The website may refer to:
- Government departments
- Public authorities
- Laws and regulations
- Government programmes
- Public schemes
- Public officials
- Government portals
- Regulatory bodies
- Public institutions
Such references are generally intended to provide information, context, awareness, or journalistic coverage.
Unless specifically stated and supported by appropriate evidence, such references should not be interpreted as establishing a formal relationship between the Association and the relevant government authority.
11. Government Logos, Names and Trademarks
Government names, logos, emblems, seals, trademarks, or other identifying materials appearing in third-party content or referenced for informational purposes remain subject to the rights and restrictions applicable to their respective owners.
The Association does not claim ownership of third-party government or institutional marks.
Use of a third-party name or mark on the website should not automatically be interpreted as endorsement, sponsorship, certification, or official affiliation.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms.
These may include:
- Government websites
- Payment platforms
- Social media platforms
- News websites
- Technology providers
- Hosting services
- Professional organizations
- External resources
- Other informational websites
Third-party websites operate independently.
The Association does not control and cannot guarantee the accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices, or policies of external websites.
Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before interacting with them.
13. Affiliate and Commercial Relationships
Where the Association has any affiliate, referral, sponsorship, advertising, promotional, or other commercial relationship that materially affects content or recommendations, we intend to disclose such relationship where appropriate.
Unless specifically stated, the appearance of a company, product, service, organization, or external link on the website does not necessarily mean that the Association endorses or guarantees that product or service.
14. Sponsored or Promotional Content
From time to time, the Association may publish or display promotional, sponsored, partnership, event-related, or commercial material.
Where appropriate, such content may be identified as:
- Sponsored
- Advertisement
- Promotional
- Partner content
- Collaboration
- Featured content
- Other appropriate disclosure
The Association does not guarantee the quality, performance, suitability, or legality of a third party’s product or service merely because promotional material appears on the website.
Users should conduct their own evaluation before entering into a transaction with any third party.
15. Payment Disclosure
Where paid memberships, events, services, registrations, or other facilities are offered, applicable fees will be communicated through the relevant page, form, membership information, or payment process.
Payments may be processed through independent payment service providers.
The Association generally does not control the technical processing systems of external payment providers.
Users should review applicable payment-provider terms before completing a transaction.
16. Membership Fees and Donations
Where applicable, membership fees, event fees, administrative charges, or other amounts may be collected according to the applicable offering.
Payment of a fee does not by itself guarantee approval where an application remains subject to verification, eligibility, or organizational approval.
Where the Association accepts donations or contributions, the purpose, eligibility, use, and documentation of such amounts shall be handled in accordance with applicable law and the Association’s applicable policies.
17. No Guarantee of Government Benefit
The Association may provide information, awareness, guidance, networking, or educational material relating to public programmes or government initiatives.
However, the Association does not guarantee that any individual will receive:
- Government benefits
- Government grants
- Government employment
- Government schemes
- Licences
- Registrations
- Approvals
- Subsidies
- Permissions
- Certificates
- Official appointments
Decisions regarding government programmes and statutory approvals remain with the relevant government department, authority, institution, or competent body.
18. Professional Independence of Members
Members remain individually responsible for their professional activities.
The Association does not automatically assume responsibility for:
- Articles independently published by members
- News reports independently produced by members
- Statements made by members
- Professional disputes involving members
- Commercial transactions entered into by members
- Employment relationships of members
- Independent business activities
- Personal social-media activity
- Independent representations made by members
Association membership should not be interpreted as an endorsement of every action or statement made by an individual member.
19. Identity and Representation Disclosure
No individual may represent themselves as an authorized representative, office bearer, spokesperson, employee, agent, or official representative of the Association unless they have appropriate authority to do so.
Members must not use Association membership to create a false impression of official government authority or statutory power.
Any unauthorized use of the Association’s name, identity, logo, membership documentation, or designation may result in appropriate action.
20. Photographs and Media Coverage
Association events and activities may be photographed, recorded, or otherwise documented.
Photographs, videos, interviews, professional profiles, or other material may be used for legitimate organizational, informational, editorial, archival, educational, or promotional purposes, subject to applicable law and the Association’s policies.
If you believe that content involving you has been published inappropriately or inaccurately, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
21. Testimonials and Statements
Testimonials, opinions, quotations, reviews, or statements appearing on the website may represent the personal views of the individuals providing them.
Individual experiences may differ.
A testimonial does not constitute a guarantee that another individual will receive the same experience, benefit, result, opportunity, or outcome.
22. Intellectual Property Disclosure
Unless otherwise stated, original website content created by the Association may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Third-party materials, trademarks, photographs, names, logos, publications, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners where applicable.
The appearance of third-party material on this website does not necessarily mean that the Association claims ownership of it.
Where we publish third-party material with permission, attribution, licence, or another lawful basis, that material remains subject to the rights applicable to its owner.
23. Copyright and Content Complaints
If you believe that any content published on the website violates your copyright or other legal rights, please contact us with sufficient details to identify:
- The material concerned
- Your ownership or legal interest
- The location of the material
- The nature of the alleged violation
- Your contact information
- Supporting information reasonably necessary for us to review the matter
We may review the complaint and take appropriate action where legally justified.
24. Privacy Disclosure
Personal information may be collected when users:
- Contact the Association
- Apply for membership
- Participate in activities
- Submit forms
- Make payments
- Communicate with us
- Use certain website facilities
The collection and use of personal information are addressed in our Privacy Policy.
Users should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information.
25. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies, analytics technologies, security tools, and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and improvement.
Third-party services may also independently collect technical information according to their own policies.
Further information is provided in our Privacy Policy.
26. No Professional Endorsement
The presence of a person, organization, company, product, service, publication, professional, journalist, contributor, or institution on the website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, certification, guarantee, or recommendation by the Association unless expressly stated.
Users should conduct their own due diligence before relying on any third-party person or service.
27. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
The Association may work with individuals, organizations, professionals, media entities, service providers, sponsors, partners, or other stakeholders.
Where a material conflict of interest is known and disclosure is reasonably appropriate, the Association may disclose the relevant relationship.
Not every relationship or interaction necessarily constitutes a conflict of interest.
28. Security and Fraud Prevention
The Association may use reasonable security, verification, monitoring, and fraud-prevention measures to protect its website, members, users, and organizational systems.
No online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should remain cautious of individuals who falsely claim to represent the Association or request unauthorized payments, passwords, confidential information, or personal documents.
If you suspect impersonation or fraud involving the Association’s name, please contact us immediately.
29. No Unauthorized Representation of Association
The Association does not authorize individuals to use its name, identity, membership, logo, designation, or materials to:
- Obtain money through deception
- Make unauthorized promises
- Threaten or intimidate others
- Claim government authority
- Claim statutory powers
- Obtain unlawful benefits
- Misrepresent Association decisions
- Conduct fraudulent activities
The Association may take appropriate action against unauthorized representations.
30. External Communications
Official communications may be issued through designated Association communication channels.
Users should exercise caution when receiving messages claiming to represent the Association.
Where there is doubt about authenticity, please verify the communication using the official contact details published on this website.
31. No Guarantee of Website Availability
The Association does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.
Temporary interruption may occur because of:
- Website maintenance
- Hosting problems
- Technical failures
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Internet disruptions
- Third-party service failures
- Software updates
- Events beyond our reasonable control
32. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Association shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from:
- Reliance on general website information
- Third-party content
- Third-party services
- User-submitted information
- Independent activities of members
- External website content
- Temporary technical problems
- Unauthorized acts of third parties
- Decisions made by users based solely on general website information
Nothing in this Disclosure is intended to exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
33. No Absolute Guarantee
Although we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information and responsible organizational practices, no website or organization can guarantee that all information, services, communications, third-party content, or online systems will always be completely accurate, available, secure, or free from error.
Users should exercise reasonable judgment and conduct appropriate verification where necessary.
34. Legal Compliance
The Association intends to conduct its activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Where legal requirements change, the Association may modify its procedures, policies, membership requirements, website practices, or other activities accordingly.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as overriding mandatory provisions of applicable law.
35. Governing Law
This Disclosure shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of India.
Nothing contained in this page is intended to restrict or exclude any statutory right or legal remedy that cannot lawfully be restricted or excluded.
36. Jurisdiction
Subject to applicable law and mandatory jurisdictional requirements, courts having competent jurisdiction at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising from or relating to this website, these disclosures, or the Association’s activities connected with the website.
Where applicable law requires a dispute to be considered by another competent court, tribunal, authority, or forum, nothing in this clause shall prevent such proceedings.
37. Changes to This Disclosure
The Association may update this Disclosure from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in organizational activities
- Changes in website functionality
- New services or programmes
- Changes in applicable law
- Changes in third-party relationships
- Changes in editorial or operational practices
The latest version will be published on this page with the applicable “Last Updated” date.
38. Contact and Verification
For questions concerning these disclosures, verification of Association communications, or concerns regarding unauthorized representation, please contact us directly.
Bhartiya Press Patrakar Media Suraksha Parishad Association
Main Office:
82, Ashish Farm House
Seondara Road, Bilari
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh – 244411
India
Email: info@bhartiyapresspmspa.com
Alternate Email: ashishshankarp@gmail.com
Phone: +91 98370 78504
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday, 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Founder & National President:
Ashish Shankar Pandey
Important Notice
This Disclosures page is intended to provide transparency regarding the Association, its website, membership activities, published information, third-party services, and professional activities.
It should be read together with the Association’s Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Membership Terms, Refund/Cancellation Policy, and any other applicable policies or notices published on this website.
No provision of this page is intended to unlawfully exclude or restrict any right, protection, liability, or remedy that cannot legally be excluded or restricted under applicable law.
