Terms Of Use - VillageAlley

Last updated December 15, 2025

Agreement to Our Legal Terms

We are VillageAlley, doing business as VillageAlley (Company, we, us, our), a company registered in India at Pune, Maharashtra 412105.

We operate the website https://villagealley.com/ (the Site), as well as any other related products and services that refer to or link to these legal terms (the Legal Terms) (collectively, the Services). Our top priority is to provide you with a safe and secure platform for your online activities.

Website Description

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or by mailing a letter, as outlined in the CONTACT US section at the bottom.

These Legal Terms are a crucial and binding agreement between you and VillageAlley. By accessing our Services, you confirm that you have thoroughly read, comprehended, and accepted these terms. SUPPOSE YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE LEGAL TERMS. IN THAT CASE, YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE OUR SERVICES AND SHOULD CEASE ANY ONGOING USE IMMEDIATELY.

We include additional terms, conditions, and documents that we may post on our Services by explicitly referencing them in these terms. We reserve the right to modify these Legal Terms at our discretion from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date of these Legal Terms. You will not receive individual notifications for these changes. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Legal Terms to stay informed about any updates. By continuing to use the Services after we post revised Legal Terms, you agree to accept the changes.

Users need to be at least 18 years old to access or register for our Services. We ensure that only individuals aged 18 and above can gain access.

We respect your privacy and recommend you keep a copy of these Legal Terms for your records.

1. Our services

When using the Services, it is necessary to understand that the information provided is not intended for dissemination to or use by any person or entity in jurisdictions where such distribution or use would contravene laws or regulations. When using the Services from different locations, ensure that you adhere to all applicable local laws. This obligation is a crucial part of our legal agreement.

The Services do not comply with specific industry regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Therefore, if you are subject to such laws, you should not use the Services. Additionally, you must not use the Services in any manner that violates the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).

2. Intellectual property rights

Our Intellectual Property

We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the Content), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the Marks).

Our “Content” and “Marks” are safeguarded by copyright, trademark, and various intellectual property and unfair competition laws, including treaties, both in the United States and internationally.

The Content and Marks in or through the Services are provided AS IS for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purposes only.

Your Use of Our Services

Subject to your compliance with these Legal Terms, including the PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES section below, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access the Services and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access, solely for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purposes.

Except as specified in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, you must not copy, reproduce, aggregate, republish, upload, post, publicly display, encode, translate, transmit, distribute, sell, license, or exploit for any commercial purpose whatsoever any part of the Services, or any Content or Marks, without our express prior written permission.

For uses of the Services, Content, or Marks not covered in this section or our Legal Terms, please reach out to us as outlined in the CONTACT US section. We will review your request and, if approved, provide you with the necessary permissions. Should we grant permission for you to post, reproduce, or display any part of our Services or Content, you must acknowledge us as the owners or licensors and maintain any copyright or proprietary notices during posting, reproduction, or display.

We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Services, Content, and Marks.

Any breach of these Intellectual Property Rights constitutes a material breach of our Legal Terms. This breach will result in the immediate termination of your right to use our Services. We take the protection of our intellectual property seriously, and we expect our users to do the same.

Your Submissions and Contributions

Please review this section and the PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES section carefully before using our Services to understand the (a) rights you give us and (b) your obligations when you post or upload any Content through the Services.

Submissions: By directly sending us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or other information about the Services (Submissions), you agree to assign to us all intellectual property rights in such Submission. You agree that we shall own this Submission and be entitled to its unrestricted use and dissemination for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.

Contributions: The Services offer opportunities to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and similar functions. Here, you can create, submit, post, display, transmit, publish, distribute, or broadcast Content and materials to us or through the Services. It encompasses a variety of materials, including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio, music, reviews, comments, personal details, and other contributions. Any submission that you share publicly will be considered a contribution.

Please note that your Contributions may be visible to other users of the Services and potentially to third-party websites as well.

When you post Contributions, you grant us a license (including use of your name, trademarks, and logos): By posting any Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to: use, copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, store, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, excerpt (in whole or in part), and exploit your Contributions (including, without limitation, your image, name, and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, your Contributions, and to sublicense the licenses granted in this section. Our use and distribution may occur in any media format and channel.

This license includes our use of your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, and any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide.

You are responsible for what you post or upload: By sending us Submissions and or posting Contributions through any part of the Services or making Contributions accessible through the Services by linking your account through the Services to any of your social networking accounts, you:

Confirm that you have read and agree with our PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES and will not post, send, publish, upload, or transmit through the Services any Submission nor post any illegal Contribution, harassing, hateful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, bullying, abusive, discriminatory, threatening to any person or group, sexually explicit, false, inaccurate, deceitful, or misleading. This prohibition includes but is not limited to hate speech, explicit Content, and false or misleading information. To the extent permissible by applicable law, waive any moral rights to any such Submission and or Contribution;
Warrant that any such Submission and or Contributions are original to you or that you have the necessary rights and licenses to submit such Submissions and or Contributions and that you have full authority to grant us the above rights about your Submissions and or Contributions; and
Warrant and represent that your Submissions and or Contributions do not constitute confidential information.

Remember, you are solely responsible for your Submissions and Contributions. By using the Services, you agree to reimburse us for any losses we may incur due to your breach of this section, any third party’s intellectual property rights, or applicable law.

We reserve the right to modify or remove your Content: While we are not required to monitor Contributions, we may edit or remove them without notice if we reasonably believe they are harmful or violate these Legal Terms. In cases where we modify or remove Contributions, we may also suspend or deactivate your account and report the incident to law enforcement if necessary.

Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe any material on or through the Services infringes a copyright you own or control, please immediately refer to the COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS section below.

3. User representations

When you use the Services, you affirm that: (1) Your registration information is true, accurate, current, and complete. (2) You will maintain the accuracy of this information and update it when needed. (3) You are legally capable and agree to follow these Legal Terms. (4) You are not a minor where you live. (5) You will not use automated means like bots or scripts to access the Services. (6) You will not use the Services unlawfully. (7) Your use of the Services will adhere to all relevant laws and regulations.

If the information you provide is false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, we may suspend or terminate your account. We also reserve the right to deny your current or future use of the Services or any part of them.

4. User registration

You may need to register to use the Services. It is your responsibility to keep your password confidential, and you will be accountable for all activity under your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you choose if we decide, at our sole discretion, that the username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

5. Products

We strive to accurately display the colors, features, specifications, and details of products available on the Services. However, we cannot guarantee that these will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Additionally, your electronic display may not show the exact colors and details of the products. All products are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee they will always be in stock. We reserve the right to discontinue any products at any time and for any reason. Please note that prices for all products are subject to change.

6. Purchases and payment

We accept the following forms of payment:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
PayPal
UPI

You agree to provide up-to-date, complete, and accurate information for all your purchases through the Services. You also agree to quickly update your account and payment details, including your email address, payment method, and payment card expiration date, to ensure successful transactions and necessary communication from us. We will add sales tax to your purchases as required. Prices are subject to change at any moment. All payments must be in US dollars.

By placing your order, you agree to pay all charges at the prevailing prices for your purchases, including any applicable shipping fees. You authorize us to charge your selected payment method for these amounts at the time of the transaction. We reserve the right to rectify any errors or inaccuracies in pricing, regardless of whether payment has already been requested or received.

We reserve the right to refuse any order made through the Services. We have the right to restrict or cancel the number of items purchased per individual, household, or order at our discretion. These restrictions can apply to orders made by or under the same customer account, using the same payment method, or with the same billing or shipping address. We also reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our judgment, are placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors.

7. Return policy

Please review our Return Policy posted on the Services before making any purchases.

8. Prohibited activities

You may only access and use the Services for the purposes we intend. Please refrain from using the Services for any commercial purposes unless they have been explicitly endorsed or approved by us.

As a user of the Services, you agree not to:

Systematically retrieve data or other Content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without our written permission.
Mislead, trick, or defraud other users and us, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Services and or the Content contained therein.
Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and or the Services.
Use any information obtained from the Services to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
Misuse our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
Use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Services.
Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with anyone’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Services.
Engage in automated system use, like using scripts for sending comments or messages, or employing data mining, robots, or similar data-gathering and extraction tools.
Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
Attempt to impersonate another user or person, or use the username of another user.
Upload or transmit (or attempt to do so) any material that serves as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism. It includes, but is not limited to, transparent graphics interchange formats (GIFs), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other devices often referred to as Malware or Passive Collection Mechanisms.
Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or the networks or services connected to the Services.
Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any employees or agents providing you with any part of the Services.
Try bypassing any measures in the Services designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services or any part of them.
Copy or adapt the Services software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
Except as permitted by applicable law, decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any software comprising or making up a part of the Services.
Use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including but not limited to spiders, robots, cheat utilities, scrapers, or offline readers that access the Services, except as a result of standard search engine or internet browser usage. Additionally, you agree not to use or launch any unauthorized script or other software.
Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Services.
You agree not to make unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and email addresses of users by electronic or other means for sending unsolicited emails or creating user accounts through automated methods or under pretenses.
Use the Services as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Services and or Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.
Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.
Use the Services to advertise or offer to sell goods and services.

9. User-generated contributions

The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality. It may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast Content and materials to us or on the Services, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, Contributions). Your Contributions may be visible to other users of the Services and visitors on third-party websites. As a result, regard any Contributions you provide as being non-confidential and non-proprietary. When you create or share Contributions, you affirm and warrant that:

The creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party.
You are the creator and owner of, or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us, the Services, and other users of the Services to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Services and these Legal Terms.
You have the written consent, release, or permission of every identifiable person in your Contributions to use the name or likeness of every such identifiable person to enable inclusion and use of your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Services and these Legal Terms.
Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading.
Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation.
Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us).
Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone.
Your Contributions do not harass or threaten (in the legal sense of those terms) any other person and do not promote violence against a specific person or class of people.
Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.
Your Contributions do not infringe upon any third party’s privacy or publicity rights.
Your contributions must comply with all applicable laws regarding child pornography and aim to protect the health and well-being of minors.
Your Contributions do not include offensive comments about race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap.
Your Contributions do not otherwise violate or link to material that violates any provision of these Legal Terms or any applicable law or regulation.

Any use of the Services that violates the above conditions breaches these Legal Terms and may lead to, among other consequences, termination or suspension of your rights to use the Services.

10. Contribution license

By posting your Contributions to any part of the Services or making them accessible through the Services by linking your social networking accounts, you automatically grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right and license to use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, publish, broadcast, store, perform, display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including your image and voice). This grant permits us to utilize your Contributions for various purposes, including commercial and advertising efforts, as well as to develop derivative works or incorporate them into other projects. You represent and warrant that you have the right to grant these permissions. This use and distribution may occur in any media format and through any media channels.

This license applies to any form, medium, or technology, whether currently known or developed later. It includes using your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, along with any trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions and warrant that no one has asserted moral rights in them.

We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not responsible for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided in any section of the Services. You are solely responsible for your Contributions to the Services, and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions.

We reserve the right to do the following at our sole discretion: (1) Edit, redact, or modify any Contributions as needed. (2) Move Contributions to more appropriate areas within the Services. (3) Pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time, for any reason, without any prior notice. Also, please note that we are not required to monitor your Contributions.

11. Guidelines for reviews

We may provide areas on the Services for you to leave reviews or ratings. When posting a review, please follow these guidelines: (1) Review only based on your firsthand experience with the person/entity. (2) Avoid using offensive profanity, abusive, racist, or hateful language. (3) Do not include discriminatory remarks about religion, race, gender, nationality, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. (4) Refrain from mentioning illegal activities. (5) Avoid posting negative reviews if you have affiliations with competitors. (6) Do not make judgments about the legality of conduct. (7) Avoid posting false or misleading statements. (8) Do not start campaigns to influence others to post reviews.

Our review process involves a thorough evaluation of each review. We reserve the right to accept, reject, or remove reviews at our discretion. This policy is in place to ensure the quality and integrity of the reviews on our platform. We base our decision on our review guidelines and the Content of the review. If your review is rejected or removed, we will notify you and provide the reasons for our decision. You will have the opportunity to provide additional information or make corrections. We are not obligated to screen or delete reviews, even if they are considered objectionable or inaccurate by others. Reviews do not necessarily reflect our views or those of our affiliates or partners, and we do not endorse them. We are not liable for any review or claims, liabilities, or losses resulting from any review. By posting a review, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid, assignable, and sublicensable right to reproduce, modify, translate, transmit, display, perform, and distribute all Content related to the review.

12. Social media

As part of the Service functionality, you may link your account with online accounts from third-party service providers (each a Third-Party Account). You can do this by (1) providing your Third-Party Account login information through the Services or (2) permitting us to access your Third-Party Account by the applicable terms and conditions governing your use of each Third-Party Account.

By linking your account with Third-Party Accounts, you are in control. You represent and warrant that you have the right to disclose your Third-Party Account login information to us and grant us access to your Third-Party Account. This disclosure and access do not violate any of the terms and conditions that govern your use of the applicable Third-Party Account. Additionally, it does not require us to pay any fees or subject us to any usage limitations imposed by the third-party service provider of the Third-Party Account. This control is in your hands, and we respect your decisions.

By granting us access to your Third-Party Accounts, you understand that (1) we may access, make available, and store (if applicable) any Content you have provided to and stored in your Third-Party Account (the Social Network Content) to ensure its availability on and through the Services via your account, including friend lists, and (2) we may submit and receive additional information from your Third-Party Account as outlined in the notifications you receive when linking your account with the Third-Party Account.

Depending on the Third-Party Accounts you use and your privacy settings, the personally identifiable information you post on these accounts might be visible on the Services through your account. However, please be aware that if the Service associated with a Third-Party Account becomes unavailable or if the third-party service provider terminates access, the Social Network Content may be inaccessible on the Services. You always have the option to disconnect your Services account from your Third-Party Accounts. We respect your privacy and will always strive to protect your personal information.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR AGREEMENT(S) WITH THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS GOVERN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM REGARDING YOUR THIRD-PARTY ACCOUNTS. We do not review Social Network Content for any purpose, including but not limited to accuracy, legality, or non-infringement, and we are not responsible for any Social Network Content. Your agreements with Third-Party Service Providers are independent of our involvement, and we respect your autonomy in these matters.

You acknowledge and agree that we may access your email address book linked to a Third-Party Account and your contacts list on your mobile device or tablet to identify and inform you about contacts registered to use the Services. You can deactivate the connection between the Services and your Third-Party Account by contacting us using the information provided below or through your account settings, if available. Suppose you choose to disconnect your Third-Party Account. In that case, we will try to delete any information on our servers obtained through such a Third-Party Account, except for the username and profile picture associated with your account. This procedure allows you to manage your shared data and privacy settings according to your preferences.

13. Third-party websites and content

The Services may include links to other websites (Third-Party Websites) such as news sites, social media platforms, or online marketplaces, and feature articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other Content or items from third parties (Third-Party Content) like user-generated Content, advertisements, or third-party applications. You might find these links on the Site. We do not investigate, monitor, or check the accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness of Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content. We are not responsible for any third-party websites you visit through our services or for any third-party content you find on, access through, or download from the services.

Including, linking to, or allowing the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content does not mean we endorse or approve them. If you leave the Services to access Third-Party Websites or to use or install Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk, and our Legal Terms will no longer apply. You should review the terms and policies of any website you visit from the Services or any applications you use or install from the Services, especially those concerning privacy and data collection.

When you make purchases through Third-Party Websites, you do so from other companies and websites, and we are not responsible for these purchases; they are solely between you and the third party. You acknowledge that we do not endorse the products or services on Third-Party Websites and agree to hold us harmless from any harm resulting from your purchase of such products or services. Furthermore, you agree to hold us harmless from any losses or harm you experience related to Third-Party Content or your interactions with Third-Party Websites.

14. Services management

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to (1) monitor the Services for violations of these Legal Terms. (2) Take legal action against anyone who, in our judgment, violates the law or these Legal Terms, which may include reporting them to law enforcement authorities. (3) Refuse, restrict, limit, or disqualify any of your Contributions or their parts as we see fit and as technology permits. (4) Remove or deactivate files and Content from the Services that are too large or burdensome for our systems at our discretion, without any obligation to notify or be liable. (5) Manage the Services in ways that protect our rights and property and ensure their proper functioning.

15. Privacy policy

We are committed to data privacy and security. For details, please review our Privacy Policy at https://villagealley.com/privacy/. By using the Services, you agree to adhere to our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Legal Terms. Note that we host the Services in the United States. If you access the Services from regions with laws or requirements about personal data collection, use, or disclosure different from those in the United States, your continued use of the Services means you agree to transfer and process your data in the United States.

16. Copyright infringements

If you believe any material on or through the Services infringes on a copyright you own or control, please inform us immediately as outlined in the CONTACT US section (a Notification). We will send a copy of your notification to the individual who posted or stored the material you are addressing. Be aware that under applicable law, making false claims in a Notification can lead to liability for damages, which includes potential legal action against you. Therefore, if you are uncertain whether the material on or linked to by the Services infringes your copyright, consider consulting an attorney first.

17. Term and termination

These Legal Terms shall remain in full force while you use the Services. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE LEGAL TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SERVICES OR DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION.

If we terminate or suspend your account, you are not allowed to register or create a new account using your name, a fake name, a borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you are acting on behalf of the third party. We reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress, and to terminate or suspend your account.

18. Modifications and interruptions

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove any content from our Services at any given time and for any reason, without prior notification. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Services. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Services without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

We cannot guarantee the uninterrupted availability of the Services. Hardware, software, or related issues may arise, necessitating maintenance that could result in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time and for any reason, without prior notice to you. You agree that we are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Services during downtime or discontinuation. Nothing in these Legal Terms obligates us to maintain, support, correct, update, or release any aspect of the Services.

19. Governing law

The laws of India will govern and define these Legal Terms. VillageAlley.com and you irrevocably consent that the courts of India shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these Legal Terms.

20. Dispute resolution

Informal Negotiations

To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Legal Terms, the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating the arbitration. This process ensures fairness and security for both parties. Such informal negotiations begin when one party provides the other with written notice.

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Legal Terms, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by the International Commercial Arbitration Court under the European Arbitration Chamber (Belgium, Brussels, Avenue Louise, 146) according to the Rules of this ICAC, which, as a result of referring to it, is considered as the part of this clause. The number of arbitrators shall be one (1). The seat or legal place of arbitration shall be in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The language of the proceedings shall be English. The governing law of these Legal Terms shall be the substantive law of India.

Restrictions

The Parties agree that arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the individual Parties. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding. (b) There is no right or authority for any Dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or to utilize class-action procedures. and (c) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.

Exceptions to Informal Negotiations and Arbitration

The Parties agree that certain Disputes will not fall under the previously mentioned rules about informal negotiations and binding arbitration. These include (a) Disputes that aim to enforce or protect, or that question the validity of, a Party’s intellectual property rights. (b) Disputes linked to, or resulting from, accusations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use, and (c) any claims for injunctive relief. If any part of this provision is deemed illegal or unenforceable, neither party will arbitrate any dispute within that part. Instead, a court of competent jurisdiction from those listed above will decide such a Dispute. The Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of that court.

21. Corrections

The Services may occasionally contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that could impact descriptions, pricing, availability, or other details. We have a process in place to correct any such errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to update the information on the Services at any time, without prior notice.

22. Disclaimer

THE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AS IS AND AS AVAILABLE. YOU AGREE TO USE THE SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE OF THEM, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT OF THE SERVICES OR ANY WEBSITES OR MOBILE APPLICATIONS LINKED TO THE SERVICES. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, (3) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND ANY PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED ON THEM, (4) INTERRUPTIONS OR STOPPAGES OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES, (5) BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR SIMILAR ITEMS TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND (6) ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED FROM USING ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES.

WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES OR ON ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN A BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING. WE WILL NOT BE INVOLVED OR RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH BUYING A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY SETTING, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE NECESSARY.

23. Limitations of liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. IT INCLUDES LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES THAT ARISE FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE RECEIVED ADVICE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL ALWAYS BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US, IF ANY. CERTAIN US STATE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS PROHIBIT LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

24. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees, harmless from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys. These may relate to (1) your contributions to the Services. (2) your use of the Services. (3) your breach of these Legal Terms. (4) any violation of the representations and warranties you made in these Legal Terms. (5) your infringement of third-party rights, including intellectual property rights. or (6) any harmful act you commit against another user of the Services with whom you connected through the Services.

Despite the above, we reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you will be responsible for all associated costs. You agree to cooperate with us in our defense of such claims, also at your expense. We will notify you as soon as we become aware of any claim, action, or proceeding that requires this indemnification.

25. User data

While we will manage the specific data you send to the Services to ensure their performance and the data about your use of the Services, it’s important to note that you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that is related to your activities on the Services. This understanding empowers you and ensures that you are in control of your data. You agree that we are not liable for any loss or corruption of your data, and you waive any right to take action against us for any loss or corruption of your data.

26. Electronic communications, transactions, and signatures

Communicating with us through our services, emails, and online forms constitutes electronic communication. We respect your right to electronic communication, and you agree to receive electronic communication. You acknowledge that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email, and on the Services meet any legal requirement for written communication. YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. You also waive any rights or requirements under any laws in any jurisdiction that demand an original signature or retention of non-electronic records, payments, or the granting of credits by means other than electronic methods.

27. California users and residents

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your complaint, contact the Complaint Assistance Unit at the Division of Consumer Services within the California Department of Consumer Affairs. You can contact them in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.

28. Miscellaneous

These Legal Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Services or concerning the Services constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Legal Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Legal Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.

If you find any part of these Legal Terms illegal, void, or unenforceable, consider that part separate. This separation means it will not impact the rest of the Terms. The remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable. These Legal Terms or your use of the Services do not create a joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and us. You agree that these Legal Terms will not be construed against us by having drafted them. You waive any objections regarding the electronic format of these Legal Terms and the absence of physical signatures from the parties involved in executing these Terms.

29. Contact us

To resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding the use of the Services, please write to us.