1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the services provided by Vichar Vistar (“we”, “us”, “our”), including but not limited to our website, mobile application, and associated services (“Platform”), you (“User”, “you”, “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable Indian laws.
2. Eligibility
To use our Platform, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age, or under appropriate parental supervision if younger.
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
- Use the Platform in compliance with all applicable local, state, and national laws.
3. User Responsibilities
By using our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and updated information during registration or content submission.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and notify us immediately in case of unauthorized access.
- Use the Platform only for lawful and educational purposes, and not for fraudulent, abusive, or malicious activities.
- Refrain from uploading or sharing harmful, offensive, or illegal content, including hate speech, threats, pornography, or copyright-infringing material.
- Respect intellectual property rights of Vichar Vistar and third parties.
- Not attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or disrupt the functioning of the Platform or its services.
4. Services Provided
Vichar Vistar offers services that may include:
- Educational content
- Articles, videos, and quizzes
- Interactive tools and learning modules
- Community discussions and newsletters
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Platform — including text, graphics, logos, videos, audio clips, source code, software, and design — is the exclusive property of Vichar Vistar or its licensors, protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Users may:
- View and download material for personal, non-commercial use only.
Users may not:
- Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any material without express written permission from Vichar Vistar.
6. User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you submit (e.g., comments, articles, answers), but you grant Vichar Vistar a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, distribute, and modify such content in connection with the Platform.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the right to share such content.
- It does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
We reserve the right to remove or edit user content at our discretion.
7. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy (available at [Insert Link]) governs how we collect, store, and use your data. By using our services, you consent to the data practices outlined therein.
8. Payment and Subscriptions (if applicable)
- Some features or content may require payment or subscription.
- All fees are non-refundable unless stated otherwise.
- Users must ensure accurate payment details and are responsible for any applicable taxes or charges.
- We may modify pricing and access at any time with reasonable notice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- Vichar Vistar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of data, loss of profits, or service interruptions.
- Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the use of the Platform shall not exceed INR 1,000 (One Thousand Rupees Only) or the total amount paid by you in the last 6 months, whichever is lower.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Continuous availability or error-free functionality
- Suitability for a particular purpose
We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permissible under law.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access without prior notice if:
- You breach any of these Terms
- Your use causes harm to us, other users, or third parties
- Required by law enforcement or applicable law
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Platform ends immediately
- We may retain or delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vichar Vistar, its directors, employees, and partners from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of laws. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Gurugram, Haryana.
14. Amendments
We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be notified via email or a notice on the Platform. Continued use after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
For any questions, complaints, or legal notices, please contact:
Vichar Vistar Legal Department
📍 Gurugram, Haryana, India
📧 Email: contact@vicharvistar.com