Legal Disclaimer & Content Policy
Last Updated: August 15, 2026
1. Non-Affiliation Notice
Vayu Gaurav ("The Portal") is an independent, non-official, fan-created informational website. It is NOT affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with:
- The Indian Air Force (IAF)
- The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India
- Any government agency or official body
- Aircraft manufacturers or defense contractors
This portal is a personal project dedicated to preserving and sharing publicly available information about Indian military aviation history and technology for educational purposes.
2. Legal Compliance
Emblems and Names Act, 1950
In strict compliance with the Emblems & Names Act, 1950:
- No official IAF insignia, crests, roundels, or government seals are reproduced for commercial or representational purposes
- All logos and branding are independently created and do not imitate official emblems
- The portal name does not imply government affiliation or official status
Official Secrets Act, 1923
In full compliance with the Official Secrets Act, 1923:
- STRICTLY PROHIBITED: No classified, confidential, or sensitive military information is published
- No unreleased aircraft specifications or classified technology details
- No coordinates, base locations, or operational deployment information beyond public knowledge
- No unauthorized disclosure of defense-related data
- All published content is sourced exclusively from publicly available, declassified materials
3. Authorized Content Sources
All content on this portal is sourced exclusively from the following categories of materials:
Official Government Sources
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) releases
- Ministry of Defence press notes
- Official IAF public statements
- Declassified historical documents
Reputable Media & Academic Sources
- Major Indian news outlets (The Hindu, Indian Express, PTI)
- Defense journals and technical publications
- Public domain aviation references
- Manufacturer public specifications
4. Strictly Prohibited Content
The following categories of content are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED on this portal:
- ✗ Classified or confidential military information
- ✗ Unreleased aircraft specifications or technical details
- ✗ Active military deployment information or base locations
- ✗ Personal information of military personnel
- ✗ Official emblems or government seals for commercial use
- ✗ Unverified rumors or speculation about military capabilities
- ✗ Content that could compromise national security
5. Media & Intellectual Property
All images, 3D models, videos, and media content featured on this portal are sourced as follows:
- Public Domain Images: Content from Wikimedia Commons, declassified archives
- Creative Commons Licensed: All CC-licensed content is properly attributed with source and license type
- Official Press Kits: Media provided by aircraft manufacturers or government for public distribution
- Fair Use: Educational and informational use of copyrighted materials where applicable under fair use doctrine
Attribution: Every image includes alt-text and source attribution. If you believe your content has been used inappropriately, please contact us for immediate removal.
6. Accuracy & Disclaimers
While we strive for accuracy, we make the following disclaimers:
- Information is compiled from public sources and may contain errors or outdated data
- Technical specifications are approximate and sourced from official public releases
- Historical accounts reflect available public documentation and may differ in interpretation
- Users should verify critical information with official sources before relying on it for important decisions
- This portal is for informational and educational purposes only, not for operational or tactical use
7. Reporting & Contact
If you believe any content on this portal violates legal requirements or contains inaccurate information:
Please report to:
Email: content-review@vayugaurav.local
Subject: Legal Concern / Content Report
Include: Specific page URL and detailed description
We will investigate and respond within 5-7 business days.
8. Policy Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer and content policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Continued use of the portal constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
Last Updated: August 15, 2026
Effective Date: August 15, 2026