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 +metatag-description=(RTI Wiki Terms of Service: how you may use the site, our content licence, your account, AI tool limits, dispute resolution.)}}
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 +====== Terms of Service — RTI Wiki — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
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 +{{ :social:auto:terms-of-service.png?direct&1200 |Terms of Service — RTI Wiki — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 — RTI Wiki}}
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 +**Quick Reply:** RTI Wiki Terms of Service: how you may use the site, our content licence, your account, AI tool limits, dispute resolution.
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 +<WRAP info>**Plain-English summary.** Use RTI Wiki freely. Cite us when you republish (CC-BY 4.0). Don't spam, don't scrape recklessly, don't pretend to be us. We provide the site as-is — it's educational, not legal advice. Disputes go to courts of New Delhi.</WRAP>
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 +===== 1. Acceptance =====
 +By accessing or using RTI Wiki (//righttoinformation.wiki// and subdomains), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.
 +
 +===== 2. Eligibility =====
 +You must be at least 18 years old, or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction, to create an account.
 +
 +===== 3. Account =====
 +  * You are responsible for the security of your account credentials
 +  * You must provide accurate registration information
 +  * You may **delete your account and all associated data at any time** at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/delete-account|righttoinformation.wiki/delete-account]] (or email [email protected]); some public content (e.g. forum posts) may be anonymised or retained per our [[:privacy-policy|Privacy Policy]]
 +  * We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these Terms
 +
 +===== 4. Acceptable use =====
 +You may:
 +  * Read all editorial content
 +  * Use all 9 AI tools at no cost, subject to fair use
 +  * Download CSVs and other open datasets under CC-BY 4.0
 +  * Republish editorial content under CC-BY 4.0 with attribution
 +  * Cite RTI Wiki in journalism, research, court submissions, training material
 +
 +You may NOT:
 +  * Scrape the site at high frequency (>1 req/sec sustained); use the published JSON/CSV instead
 +  * Republish editorial content **without attribution**
 +  * Pass off RTI Wiki content as your own
 +  * Use AI tools to generate content for sale or commercial RTI filing without disclosure
 +  * Use the site for spam, harassment, or to disseminate falsehoods
 +  * Reverse-engineer or attempt to compromise the site
 +  * Use trademarks ("RTI Wiki", logo) without permission
 +
 +===== 5. Content licence =====
 +  * **Editorial articles**: CC-BY 4.0
 +  * **Datasets**: CC-BY 4.0
 +  * **AI tool source code**: not licensed for redistribution
 +  * **User-generated content**: You retain copyright; you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to display + reasonably modify (e.g., format/edit) for site operation
 +
 +For commercial bulk republication, contact [email protected].
 +
 +===== 6. AI tools — fair use limits =====
 +We provide AI tools at no cost. To prevent abuse:
 +  * **Per-account limit**: ~30 tool runs per day (registered users); ~10 per hour (anonymous)
 +  * **Per-IP limit**: 60 tool runs per hour
 +  * Persistent abuse may result in account suspension
 +  * Fair use is enforced via rate-limit headers + automated detection
 +
 +We do not warrant the AI tool output. See [[:disclaimer|Disclaimer]] for full AI-content terms.
 +
 +===== 7. Third-party content =====
 +We link to external sites (sansad.in, government portals, court websites). We do not endorse or take responsibility for third-party content.
 +
 +===== 7A. Free downloads — informational only =====
 +RTI Wiki publishes free downloadable resources — checklists, evidence logs, document-readiness sheets, email format samples, and process planners. Use of these resources is subject to the following:
 +
 +  * **Information only.** All resources are for personal documentation and citizen awareness. They are **not legal advice**, do **not** create an attorney-client relationship, and do **not** guarantee any complaint outcome, refund, recovery, police action, compensation, or government approval.
 +  * **Account required.** Downloads are gated behind a free RTI Wiki account so we can prevent abuse and show you your own download history.
 +  * **Newsletter is optional.** The //Citizen Alert Weekly// opt-in checkbox at signup is **unchecked by default**. Newsletter use is disclosed in the [[:privacy-policy|Privacy Policy]].
 +  * **No personal case data is collected.** We do not ask for, and do not store, the details you write into a checklist.
 +  * **Personal use.** You may print, fill in, and use these resources for personal/non-commercial purposes. Republication or commercial redistribution requires written permission at [email protected].
 +  * **Premium packs.** Some bundled documentation packs are listed as "Coming soon". When launched, they will continue to be informational and may be paid; nothing in those packs will constitute legal advice.
 +
 +===== 8. Intellectual property =====
 +  * "RTI Wiki" and the green-leaf logo are service marks of Bighelpers Software and Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (bighelpers.in)
 +  * Other trademarks shown are property of their respective owners
 +  * You may use our brand assets only in accordance with our [[:contact|brand guidelines]] (request at [email protected])
 +
 +===== 9. Disclaimer of warranty =====
 +Site provided "AS IS" without warranty. We disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. See [[:disclaimer|full disclaimer]].
 +
 +===== 10. Limitation of liability =====
 +To the maximum extent permitted by law, RTI Wiki and its operating entity, Bighelpers Software and Solutions Pvt. Ltd., are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site, including:
 +  * RTI rejection or fee dispute arising from use of our templates
 +  * Reliance on AI-generated drafts or summaries
 +  * Reliance on free downloadable checklists, evidence logs, or email formats — these are informational only and do not guarantee any outcome
 +  * Site downtime or data loss
 +  * Third-party content reliability
 +
 +===== 11. Indemnification =====
 +You agree to indemnify RTI Wiki for losses arising from your violation of these Terms.
 +
 +===== 12. Termination =====
 +We may terminate or suspend your access at any time for violation of these Terms or for legal compliance.
 +
 +===== 13. Governing law + jurisdiction =====
 +These Terms are governed by Indian law. Disputes are subject to the **exclusive jurisdiction of courts at New Delhi**.
 +
 +===== 14. Changes =====
 +We may update these Terms. Material changes are highlighted at the top of this page for 30 days. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
 +
 +===== 15. Contact =====
 +  * **General**: [email protected]
 +  * **Legal**: [email protected]
 +  * **Brand / press**: [email protected]
 +
 +===== 16. Entire agreement =====
 +These Terms + the [[:privacy-policy|Privacy Policy]] + the [[:editorial-policy|Editorial Policy]] + the [[:disclaimer|Disclaimer]] constitute the entire agreement between you and RTI Wiki.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 11 July 2026 — linked the account-deletion page in §3, named the operating entity (Bighelpers Software and Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), and standardised the contact to [email protected]. (8 May 2026 — added §7A "Free downloads — informational only".)//
 +
 +===== 🔗 Related guides =====
 +  * [[:forum-policy|Forum Policy — DPDP & IT Rules Compliance]]
 +
 +{{tag>terms-of-service legal user-agreement}}
  
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