Terms of Service

thenitishkr.in is a non-profit, non-commercial, public-interest initiative working for the nation and for humanity. It exists to advance digital rights, constitutional accountability, cybersecurity awareness, public record memory, and the protection of citizens' data.

Effective date: 3 June 2026
Last updated: 3 June 2026

1. About this website

thenitishkr.in is not a business and does not sell products or services. Its purpose is to document, explain, and advocate on matters of digital rights, constitutional accountability, cybersecurity, and the protection of citizens in the public interest.

By accessing this website you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Purpose of the content

The material on this website, including research, commentary, case documentation, public records, media references, and published writing, is provided for information, education, public awareness, and journalistic reference.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. References to legal proceedings reflect matters of public record and are presented in good faith.

3. Accuracy and good faith

Content is published in good faith and to the best of the author's knowledge. Reasonable care is taken, but the website is provided as is and no warranty is made that all content is complete, current, or free of error. Documentation of ongoing matters may be updated as facts develop.

4. Intellectual property and media use

The original works on this site, including the books Era of Stupidity: Citizen Not Found (ISBN 978-93-5592-012-6), Sleeping Guardian: India Lost Justice, the DISHA Intelligence Architecture, and the author's research and writing, are the intellectual property of Nitish Kumar except where otherwise credited.

Journalists, newsrooms, researchers, and public-interest writers may quote, cite, and report on this material with fair attribution to Nitish Kumar (thenitishkr) and thenitishkr.in. For interviews, larger reproductions, or verification, write to nitish@thenitishkr.in.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to disrupt, attack, scrape abusively, misrepresent, fabricate statements from, or gain unauthorised access to this website or its infrastructure. You also agree not to use the content for unlawful purposes.

6. External links

This website may link to third-party sites and sources. Those sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. A link does not imply endorsement.

7. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

This website and its content are provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the author shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.

8. Privacy

Use of this website is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which confirms that the site operates on a privacy-first, no-sale basis.

9. Project continuity and successor

For continuity of this public-interest project, Diksha Sharma is identified as the successor steward of thenitishkr.in and the DISHA public-interest record if Nitish Kumar is unable to continue maintaining the project. This statement concerns continuity of the project and public record stewardship.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any matter arising in connection with this website is subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.

11. Changes and contact

These Terms may be updated from time to time. For questions, corrections, verification, or takedown requests, write to nitish@thenitishkr.in or use /connect.html.