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Licensing

Use of our content, data, code, and brand assets. Most editorial text is shareable with attribution; commercial reprints, bulk downloads, and brand uses require written permission.

Overview Content Data Code Trademarks

At-a-glance

Editorial Content
Short quotes OK with attribution. Full reprints need permission.
Non-commercial OK
Charts & Images
Embed unmodified with a link and credit. No logo removal.
Attribution req.
Datasets & Feeds
Personal use permitted. Redistribution/commercial use needs a license.
License needed
Open-Source Code
Use per repo LICENSE (MIT/Apache-2.0). Keep notices intact.
Follow LICENSE
Brand & Trademarks
No third-party use without written approval.
Permission req.
Media & Classroom
Classroom handouts OK with attribution; media reprints need approval.
Fair use + credit

Content (articles, charts, images)

You may
Quote up to 100 words with a link to the original page and clear credit to bataSutra. Embed chart thumbnails unmodified with a source link.
You must not
Republish full articles without permission, remove watermarks/logos, or sell our content as your product.
Commercial reprints & translations
Allowed via paid license. Email licensing@batasutra.in with URL, territory, and duration.

Data (tables, feeds, downloads)

Permitted (no paid license)
  • Personal analysis and classroom use with attribution.
  • Small excerpts (≤ 10 rows or single screenshot) in non-commercial posts, with a link.
  • Derived insights that do not redistribute raw data.
License required
  • Embedding live feeds/CSV/JSON in products or dashboards.
  • Bulk downloads, redistribution, or internal tools serving multiple users.
  • Commercial research, investor materials, or paid newsletters.

Data license tiers (indicative)

Starter
  • • 15k requests/mo or 1 bulk file
  • • 15-min cache allowed
  • • Single app/site
Attribution required
Pro
  • • 250k requests/mo + bulk files
  • • 5-min cache, SLA option
  • • Multi-property usage
Display rules apply
Enterprise
  • • Unlimited or flat-file SOW
  • • Custom refresh windows
  • • Redistribution rights
Custom terms

Key display & caching rules

  • Always show “Source: bataSutra” with a link to the originating page.
  • No removal of notes, caveats, or methodology; no re-hosting as your “original dataset”.
  • Respect cache windows; offline storage beyond cache requires explicit approval.

Prohibited uses

  • Reselling our raw files or APIs, or training models that replicate our products.
  • White-label redistribution without a sublicensing clause in your agreement.

Code & Open Source

Licensing policy

Our repositories are licensed per repo (e.g., MIT/Apache-2.0). See each repo’s LICENSE file. Using our code does not grant rights to our brand names, logos, or UI look-and-feel.

Attribution & notices

Keep copyright headers and third-party notices intact in source and any substantial binary distribution.

Contributions

By submitting a PR, you certify you wrote the code or have permission to contribute it under the repo’s license. We may request a CLA for large contributions.

Example license texts

MIT (snippet) 
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies…
Apache-2.0 (snippet) 
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not
use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the
License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 …

Trademarks & Brand

Word marks (examples)

  • bataSutra — media & data products
  • ZLG / ZenLock Group — parent organization

Logo & brand assets

  • Do not modify, recolor, or distort logos. Maintain clear space equal to the “b” height around the logo.
  • No use in app icons, favicons, or signage without written approval.
  • No combination with third-party marks to imply endorsement.

Permitted without asking

  • Editorial references to “bataSutra” when discussing our work, with a link.
  • Screenshots of our site for reviews or commentary with attribution.

Requires permission

  • Any use of our logos or wordmarks in marketing, UI, or packaging.
  • Merchandise, swag, or co-branding of events and campaigns.
  • Domain names, social handles, or ads that could confuse users.

Media & Classroom

Classroom
Handouts/slides may quote excerpts with attribution and links.
News media
For reprints or chart use, email licensing@batasutra.in.

FAQ

Can I republish an entire article?
Yes, with a commercial reprint license. Email us with the URL and details.
Can I screenshot a chart for social?
Yes, keep it unaltered and include a source link to bataSutra.
Do you offer data APIs?
We license structured data/feeds commercially. Describe your use case via email.

Licensing change log

2025-09-22
Static build with live tickers
All sections are static; top/bottom tickers hydrate from Google Sheets (Headlines tab).
Methodology updated: CPI weights New: sector heatmap v2 Docs: data terms clarified Tool: CAGR quick calc Press: media kit refresh