E-Paper Usage Terms

1. Introduction

These E-Paper Usage Terms govern your access to and use of The Guardian Chronicle's digital newspaper service (the "E-Paper"). The E-Paper is an exact digital replica of our printed newspaper, available exclusively to premium subscribers.

By accessing or downloading the E-Paper, you agree to these terms in addition to our Terms of Service and Subscription Agreement.

2. Access and Availability

2.1 Publication Schedule

The E-Paper is published daily and is typically available by 6:00 AM IST. We strive to maintain this schedule but do not guarantee availability at any specific time.

2.2 Archive Access

Premium subscribers have access to a 30-day rolling archive of past editions. Editions older than 30 days are removed from the archive and are no longer accessible.

2.3 Technical Requirements

E-Papers are provided in PDF format. You are responsible for having compatible software (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent) to view PDF files. Some editions may be large files; a stable internet connection is recommended for downloading.

3. License Grant

Subject to these terms and your valid subscription, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• View E-Paper editions online through our website or mobile app
• Download E-Paper editions for personal, offline reading
• Print single copies of pages for personal use only

This license is for your personal, non-commercial use only and does not include any rights to redistribute, sublicense, or commercially exploit the E-Paper content.

4. Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

• Share, distribute, or forward E-Paper files to non-subscribers
• Upload E-Papers to file-sharing platforms or public websites
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to download multiple editions
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, watermarks, or attributions
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from E-Paper content
• Use E-Paper content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Systematically download the entire archive for data harvesting
• Circumvent any access controls or digital rights management

5. Intellectual Property

All content in the E-Paper, including articles, photographs, graphics, layout, and design, is owned by or licensed to The Guardian Chronicle and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your subscription does not grant you any ownership rights in the E-Paper content. All rights not expressly granted in this license are reserved by The Guardian Chronicle.

6. Download Limits

To prevent abuse and ensure fair access for all subscribers:

• Each edition may be downloaded up to 5 times per subscriber account
• Excessive download activity may result in temporary access restrictions
• We reserve the right to implement additional fair-use limits as needed

7. Content Disclaimer

The E-Paper is a digital reproduction of the printed newspaper. While we strive for accuracy:

• Some interactive features available on our website may not be present in the E-Paper
• Minor formatting differences may exist between print and digital versions
• Breaking news or corrections may appear on the website before the next E-Paper edition

For the most up-to-date news, please visit our website at theguardianchronicle.com.

8. Educational and Press Use

Limited use for educational purposes (teaching, research, criticism) or by press/media outlets may be permitted under the Copyright Act, 1957 (fair dealing provisions). For commercial licensing, educational bulk subscriptions, or press reprint permissions, please contact:

licensing@theguardianchronicle.com

9. Suspension of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your E-Paper access if:

• You violate these E-Paper Usage Terms
• Your subscription is cancelled or expires
• We detect unauthorized sharing or distribution of E-Paper files
• Unusual download patterns suggest automated or abusive access

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these E-Paper Usage Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the website. Continued use of the E-Paper after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.