Legal
Jayant Hegde Kageri
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This document constitutes an electronic record under the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") and the rules thereunder, specifically published in accordance with Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rule 2011, which mandates the publishing of a Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for access to and use of the resources provided herein. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures.
Terms and Conditions
Services
1.1 Right to Use
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, we hereby grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, solely as described in this Agreement. You may not use the Services for any commercial or production purposes without explicit written permission.
1.2 Manner of Use. You may not:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Services, except to the extent permitted by applicable law.
- Disable, tamper with, or circumvent any technical protection or usage restrictions placed on the Services.
- Rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, transfer, or resell any part of the Services without express authorization, except as may be explicitly permitted under any separate license agreement.
- Use the Services in violation of applicable laws or this Agreement, including for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.
- Use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functioning of the Services or interfere with others' use of the Services.
1.3 Updates and Modifications
We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue any feature or aspect of the Services at any time, without prior notice, including changes to pricing, availability, and functionality. The terms of this Agreement will govern any such updates.
Software
2.1 Use of the Software
If we provide you with software ("Software") as part of the Services, your right to use such Software is contingent upon your continued compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement or your access to the Services, you must immediately cease all use of the Software and delete all copies in your possession.
2.2 Third-Party Software
You are solely responsible for any third-party software, plugins, or add- ons that you use or install in connection with the Services. We make no representations or warranties regarding any third-party software and shall not be liable for any damages arising from such third-party software.
2.3 Open-Source Software
If any portion of the Services includes open-source software, such software is licensed to you under the applicable open-source licenses, and those terms will govern your use of that software.
Intellectual Property and Content
3.1 Ownership and Copyright
All intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, in and to the Services, Software, and all content provided are owned exclusively by us or our licensors. You are granted no rights in our content except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
3.2 Use of our Content
You may only use our content for internal, non-commercial purposes, unless otherwise explicitly authorized in writing by us. You must retain all copyright and proprietary notices on any copies of our content you make.
3.3 Educational Use
Accredited educational institutions (e.g., schools, universities) may reproduce and distribute our content in the classroom for educational purposes, provided that no modifications are made to the content and the copyright notices are retained.
Disclaimer of Warranties
4.1 No Warranty
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," "WITH ALL FAULTS," AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE AND OUR SUPPLIERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOU BEAR THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE SERVICES.
4.2 Third-Party Content
We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for any third-party content accessed via the Services. Your dealings with third parties are solely between you and such third parties, and the we shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from such interactions.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF WE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.
Data Privacy and Protection
6.1 Data Collection
We may collect public information, including your name, email address, and user ID, for the purpose of providing the Services, measuring user interest, and improving functionality. We will not collect personally identifiable information unless otherwise specified.
6.2 Analytics and Tracking
The Services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data about your usage patterns, geographic location, and other non-personally identifiable information. This data is used to improve the Services and deliver a better user experience.
6.3 Data Sharing
We may share your information with affiliates, subsidiaries, or trusted third-party service providers to help detect and prevent fraud, enhance security, or provide better services. We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6.4 Security
We implement reasonable measures to safeguard you from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Modifications to Terms
7.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications shall constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Miscellaneous
9.1 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9.2 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including any documents incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether written or oral, concerning the subject matter hereof.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access and use our website, apps, and services.
Information Collection
We collect certain public information such as your name, email address, user ID, and usage data to provide and improve the Services. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless specified.
Use of Information
The information we collect is used for analytics, service improvement, user experience optimization, and fraud prevention. We may share your data with our affiliates to assist in these purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Updates to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and your continued use of the Services signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.