Government of India

Copyright Policy

This Copyright Policy outlines the copyright terms and conditions applicable to the official website of CGST & Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone and all content, materials, and resources published on this platform.

Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this website including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software is the property of CGST & Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian copyright laws and international copyright treaties.

Government Works

Much of the content on this website constitutes government works as defined under applicable copyright law. Such government works may be subject to different copyright provisions and may be in the public domain or available for specific uses as permitted by law.

Permitted Uses

You may:

• View and browse the content for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download and print content for personal reference
• Use content for educational, research, or informational purposes
• Share or link to specific pages on this website
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

Prohibited Uses

Without express written permission from CGST & Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone, you may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or display substantial portions of the content
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Remove or alter copyright notices
• Use content in a manner that misrepresents its source or context
• Use automated systems to download bulk content

Third-Party Content

This website may contain content owned by third parties. Such content is used with permission or under applicable legal provisions. Separate copyright terms may apply to third-party content.

Copyright Notice

© 2025 CGST & Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted content is prohibited and may result in legal action.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

While this website represents a government entity, we respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us through official channels with details of the alleged infringement.

Fair Use Considerations

Uses of copyrighted content that qualify as fair use under applicable copyright law are permitted. Fair use determinations are made on a case-by-case basis considering factors such as purpose, nature, amount, and effect of the use.

Updates to Copyright Policy

This Copyright Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or practice. Updated versions will be posted on this website.

Contact Information

For questions regarding copyright matters or to request permission for uses not covered by this policy, please contact CGST & Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone through our official contact channels.

Last updated: September 2025