Website Policies

1. Copyright Policy

Material featured on this Website may be reproduced free of charge after taking proper permission by sending a mail to us. However, the material has to be reproduced accurately and not to be used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context.

Wherever the material is being published or issued to others, the source must be prominently acknowledged. However, the permission to reproduce this material shall not extend to any material which is identified as being copyright of a third party.

Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the departments/copyright holders concerned.

2. Disclaimer

Endeavour has been made to make available updated, correct and accurate information. The errors, if any, whenever brought to the notice will be rectified. But, the Department/ Office will accept no responsibility and liability, of whatever nature, for the correctness of the material on Website.

In this regard, the users are advised to verify, in their own interest, the correctness of the facts from the concerned official or person.

3. Hyperlinking Policy

Links to GOI Web Directory

• We do not object to you linking directly to the information that is hosted on our site and no prior permission is required for the same.
• However, we would like you to inform us about any links provided to our site so that you can be informed of any changes or updations therein.
• Also, we do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site. Our website's pages must load into a newly opened browser window of the user.

Links to external websites/portals

• GOI Directory lists the official Indian Government websites of Union/State/UT Government, District Administration as well as Local bodies. It also lists the official websites of Judicial & International organisations under Indian Government.
• GOI Directory can add a link to any Indian government website that is publicly available unless directed not to by the organisation that owns the site.
• The union/State Government organisations interested in placing a link in the GOI Directory are invited to submit their website details in the Suggest-A-Site page.
• GOI Directory reserves the right to refuse to include a link or to terminate an existing link during periodic review without prior notice due to non-compliance with the criteria mentioned above or for any other appropriate reason.
• We aim to replace broken links to other sites but cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of the linked pages.

ii) Links to external websites/portals (HCL Specific)

At many places in this website, you shall find links to other websites/portals. These links have been placed for your convenience. Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. Mere presence of the link or its listing on this website should not be assumed as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time and we have no control over availability of linked pages.

4. Terms & Conditions

• Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the content on this web directory, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes.
• HCL accepts no responsibility in relation to the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or otherwise, of the contents. Users are advised to verify/check any information with the relevant Government department(s) and/or other source(s), and to obtain any appropriate professional advice before acting on the information provided in the directory.
• Links to other websites that have been included on this web directory are provided for public convenience only. HCL is not responsible for the contents or reliability of linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the view expressed within them.
• In no event will the Government or HCL be liable for any expense, loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any expense, loss or damage whatsoever arising from use, or loss of use, of data, arising out of or in connection with the use of this web directory.
• These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Indian Laws. Any dispute arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

5. Privacy Policy

• HCL website does not automatically capture any specific personal information from you (like name, phone number or e-mail address), that allows us to identify you individually.
• If the HCL website requests you to provide personal information, you will be informed for the particular purposes for which the information is gathered and adequate security measures will be taken to protect your personal information.
• We do not sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on the HCL website to any third party (public/private). Any information provided to this Website will be protected from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction.