Terms of Use.

The short version

Read what we publish. Send it to people. Quote it accurately. Do not pretend you wrote it. Do not claim we endorsed you. The rest is paperwork.

What this site is

This is the public publication of The Cockroach Janta Party, an unincorporated political-and-satirical movement. The site combines (a) sincere political demands, presented as a manifesto, and (b) satirical commentary on Indian political life. The demands are real. The voice is sharp. Both are protected speech. A separate Disclaimer explains which parts of the site are which.

Your licence to use the content

• Read it. Free, unrestricted, no signup.
• Share it.Send links, take screenshots, quote whole paragraphs. Crediting “The Cockroach Janta Party” is appreciated; under fair use it is not required for commentary.
• Republish it. Articles may be republished in full provided you (i) credit the party and link back to the original URL, (ii) do not modify the text in a way that changes the meaning, and (iii) do not sell access to it.
• Translate it. Translations are welcome. Email a copy and we will list it on the site.

What you cannot do

• Pass the content off as your own original writing.
• Use the party logo, name, or visual identity in a way that suggests endorsement of a product, candidate, or organisation that we have not endorsed.
• Scrape the site at industrial volume — request rate limits exist for a reason.
• Use the site or its content for purposes that are unlawful, defamatory of private individuals, or that would put any contributor at legal risk.

Intellectual property

• Text content. Released under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 unless explicitly noted otherwise on a specific page.
• Logo and party emblem. All rights reserved. Permitted in editorial and journalistic contexts; not for commercial reuse without written permission.
• Photographs and posters. Each carries its own credit. Where uncredited, please contact us before reuse.

No warranties

The site is provided “as is.” We make no promise that it is free of errors, that it will be available at any particular moment, or that any specific claim within an essay reflects current factual reality at the time you read it. Political reality, like the cockroach, moves.

Limitation of liability

We are an unfunded movement run by people the labour market has rejected. The maximum extent of our liability for anything on this site is zero rupees. If you require a more enforceable level of legal cover before using public information, please consult a real publisher.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute will be addressed first through correspondence at contact@thecockroachjantaparty.org.in — and only in the unlikely event of an unresolved disagreement, through the appropriate courts at Delhi.

Changes

We may update these terms. The Last updated field tracks the most recent change. Material changes will be flagged in public.