TERMS OF SERVICE
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Editors Guild of India. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Editors Guild of India. Editors Guild of India offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and engaging with its content, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, contributors of content, and other visitors.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse access to our website to anyone for any reason at any time.
You understand that any content you submit, excluding sensitive personal information, may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the website, use of the website, or access to the website without express written permission from us.
SECTION 2 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete, or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete, or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time but have no obligation to update any information. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
SECTION 3 – PAYMENT TERMS
- Payments made through the website are managed via Razorpay and other authorized payment gateways.
- Accepted payments are limited to:
- Membership Fees for the Editors Guild of India.
- Event Registration Fees for participation in guild events.
- Sponsorship Contributions for approved activities and initiatives.
- Philanthropic Donations to Editors Guild of India
Any misuse of payment channels for unauthorized purposes will lead to cancellation, and refund policies will be applicable as per our discretion.
SECTION 4 – PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content:
(a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the website; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the website.
We reserve the right to terminate your use of the website for violating any of the prohibited uses.
SECTION 5 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
If you submit creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, or otherwise (collectively, ‘comments’), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality, or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive, or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the website. You may not use a false email address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy.
SECTION 6 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through the site is governed by our Privacy Policy.
SECTION 7 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on our site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information without prior notice.
SECTION 8 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of our website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. You agree that your use of the site is at your sole risk.
The website and all information delivered to you through the site are provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.
In no case shall Editors Guild of India, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind arising from your use of the website.
SECTION 9 – INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Editors Guild of India and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service.
SECTION 10 – SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms of Service, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
SECTION 11 – GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at info@editorsguildofindia.in