TERMS OF USE

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PLEASE REVIEW THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING THIS PLATFORM. IT OUTLINES THE LEGALLY BINDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THIS PLATFORM AND SERVICES, AND INCLUDES CRUCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING USER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between SuperLawyer, its subsidiaries, and affiliates ( "Company," "we," "our," or "us") and Users. These Terms will be effective upon Users’ acceptance of the same (directly or indirectly in electronic form or by means of an electronic record) and will govern the relationship between us and the Users for the use of our website https://superlawyer.in/ ("Website"), our Services and any of our other websites, mobile or digital applications, or any other services we offer from time to time by or in connection therewith (collectively referred to as the "Platform" or "SuperLawyer"). The Platform is owned and operated by SuperLawyer, having its registered office at LawSikho, Space Creattors Heights, 3rd floor, Landmark Cyber Park, Golf Course Extension, Sector 67, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122102.

The Platform offers editorial and informational services that include the curation, publication, and dissemination of interviews, experiences, articles, and professional insights from lawyers, legal professionals, and other stakeholders within the legal ecosystem, focusing on their journeys, experiences, and challenges. These Services are intended to inform, guide, and inspire the legal community as well as the wider public. Access to the Services may be made available directly through the Platform, via newsletters, or through affiliated digital channels, and shall at all times be governed by these Terms together with any additional policies incorporated herein (collectively, the "Services").

For the purpose of these Terms, wherever the context so requires, "you," "your," or "User" refers to any natural or legal person who accesses, and/or utilises the Platform and/or our Services. The applicability of these Terms extends to all Users regardless of the device type used for accessing our Platform, whether it be a laptop/desktop or a mobile/tablet device.

Acceptance of Terms:

This document is an electronic record in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder, as applicable, including the amended provisions pertaining to electronic records in various statutes as amended by the Information Technology Act, 2000. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures. It is published in accordance with the provisions of Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011, that require publishing the rules and regulations, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use for access or usage of our Platform.

Our role under these Terms is limited to the administration and management of the Platform, including any Services made available to the Users on the Platform. Users must comply with Applicable Laws, regulations, and policies when using our Platform and/or Services. It is the responsibility of the Users to ensure that their use of the Platform does not violate any laws or regulations in their jurisdiction.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCESSING, BROWSING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE PLATFORM AND/OR SERVICES INDICATES THE AGREEMENT TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER THESE Terms of Use.

By implicitly or expressly accepting these Terms, Users also accept and agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy as amended from time to time. We encourage Users to read the Privacy Policy in conjunction with these Terms to better understand how Users can update, manage, export, and delete their information. If Users do not agree with anything provided herein, please do not use or access our Platform and/or Services.

We reserve the unilateral right to change the particulars contained in these Terms from time to time, without notice to Users and in our sole discretion. If we make any such revision in these Terms, we will update the effective date above, and the revised Terms shall be effective from such date. Users are required to frequently check these Terms and the effective date to understand the terms and conditions that apply to their use of our Services. The continued use of the Platform and/or Services following such modification constitutes Users’ acceptance of the modified Terms of Use, whether or not they have read them.

Further, we may change, suspend, and/or discontinue the Services at any time, including the availability of any feature, database, and content on the Platform. We may also restrict Users’ access to parts and/or all of the Platform without notice in the event of technical disruptions or other similar events, and we shall not be liable to the Users in such cases.

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 Definitions: In these Terms, the following expressions have the following meanings unless otherwise stated

1. "Applicable Law" shall mean any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, notification, rule of common law, order, decree, bye-law, government approval, directive, guideline, requirement, or other governmental restriction, or any similar form of decision of, or determination by, or any interpretation, policy or administration, having the force of law of any of the foregoing, by any authority having jurisdiction in a country, whether in effect as of the date of these Terms and our Privacy Policy, or thereafter;
2. "Business Day" means a day other than a weekend or a public (including gazetted) holiday in India.
3. "Content" means all material made available through the Platform, including but not limited to video interviews, written blog interviews, experiences, articles, professional insights, commentary, and related media, whether contributed by Interviewees, generated, curated, or published by us, together with any editorial descriptions, explanatory notes, or supporting information intended to assist Users in engaging with such material
4. "Data Protection Laws" shall mean all applicable privacy and data protection legislation in force in the relevant territory, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (IT Rules), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) in Australia, the Privacy Act 2020 in New Zealand, and any other relevant regulations, directives, guidelines, or codes of practice on data protection and privacy, as amended from time to time and issued by competent authorities.
5. "Interviewee" means any natural person, including but not limited to a lawyer, legal professional, academician, or other stakeholder in the legal ecosystem who shares interviews, experiences, articles, professional insights, or related contributions for the purpose of curation, publication, or dissemination of Content.

1.2 Interpretation:

1. Heading and bold typeface are only for convenience and shall be ignored for the purpose of interpretation.
2. Capitalised terms not defined in Clause 1.1 of the Terms may be defined elsewhere in these Terms and, unless otherwise indicated, shall have such meaning throughout these Terms. Please note that capitalised terms not defined herein are defined in the Privacy Policy.
3. References to these Terms shall be deemed to include any amendments or modifications to these Terms, as the case may be.

2. WHO MAY USE OUR PLATFORM AND SERVICES?

2.1 To access and use the Services provided by the Platform, you must:

1. be at least eighteen (18) years of age and capable of forming a legally binding agreement, and demonstrate the intention and capacity to utilise the Platform and our Services effectively. If you are under 18, you may only use our Platform with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Minors under the age of 13 are not eligible to use our Services. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, please refrain from using our Platform without appropriate parental or guardian consent;
2. be authorised to act on behalf of an entity, if you are the representative of any entity, and that such entity shall be bound to comply with these Terms upon your acceptance of these Terms;
3. not previously suspended or prohibited from accessing our Services by us or any competent authority, from using our Platform;
4. not be engaged or intend to engage in any activity that is illegal under applicable law, including but not limited to fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing.

2.2 You understand and agree that you are responsible for ensuring that your use of our Platform and/or Services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies (including, without limitation, all applicable laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content, licensing, privacy, data protection, the transmission of technical data exported from India or the country in which you reside, consumer protection, unfair competition) in your jurisdiction. While our Platform and Services are intended for global access, we do not guarantee that they comply with the legal requirements of jurisdictions outside India. It is solely your responsibility to understand and comply with the laws and regulations of your country or region when accessing or using our Platform and/or Services.

3. HOW CAN YOU USE OUR PLATFORM AND SERVICES?

1. Users may access and engage with the Platform and Services directly, without the need for account registration or creation of login credentials. The Services are made available openly through the Platform and affiliated digital channels, including published blog interviews and video interviews.
2. Users may reach out to request an interview or share information with us through the Platform, including our verified social media handles on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or other similar platforms.
3. Users acknowledge that they are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of any information or material submitted to us, whether via the Platform, email, social media or other third-party website. We are not obligated to verify such information and disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, or disputes arising from incomplete, inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful submissions. If the information provided is unclear, inadequate, or non-compliant, we may be unable to respond.
4. By submitting any request or information, Users represent and warrant that they have the legal right and authority to do so and that such submissions do not infringe third-party rights or violate Applicable Laws.
5. Users accept and agree that submission of a request does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the sole discretion to accept, decline, or delay any request without providing reasons.
6. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to interview requests within a reasonable time frame (typically 3–5 Business Days); however, we do not guarantee continuous availability, immediate responses, or acceptance of every request.

4. WHAT ARE THE USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS?

Users agree:

1. to fully comply with all Applicable Laws that govern their access to and use of the Platform and Services, including those specific to their jurisdiction, and to use the Services solely for lawful and permitted purposes;
2. that we shall not bear any liability or responsibility for any activities, consequences, or reliance arising from their access to, engagement with, or use of the Content available on the Platform;
3. that Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their hardware, software, and internet connection meet the technical requirements necessary to access and use the Platform and Services, and we disclaim responsibility for any issues, disruptions, or failures caused by their equipment or connection;
4. to take their own precautions to ensure that the devices or systems used to access the Platform and Services are secure and free from viruses, malicious code, or other forms of interference, and we accept no responsibility for any resulting loss or damage suffered by them or others arising from their use of the Platform;
5. to ensure that the device they use is compatible with the Platform and capable of accessing the Content and Services offered therein; and
6. that all Content published on the Platform, including interviews, experiences, or professional insights, is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice or recommendations, and that Users must obtain independent professional advice before relying on any such Content.

5. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

5.1 Company’s Intellectual Property:

1. All rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform and Services, including any and all Content, copyrightable materials or any other content thereof which is or may be subject to any intellectual property rights under any applicable law including any website design, layout, text, editorial compilations, articles, interviews, experiences, professional insights, artwork, graphics, images, website templates, and widgets, literary work, source, and object code, tools, software, computer code, including HTML, applications, audio, music, video and other media, designs, animations, interfaces, documentation, derivatives and versions thereof, the “look and feel” of the Platform or Services, methods, products, algorithms, data, interactive features and objects, advertising and acquisition tools and methods, inventions, trade secrets, logos, domains, customized URLs, trademarks, service marks, trade names and other proprietary identifiers, whether or not registered and/or capable of being registered (collectively, "Company’s Intellectual Property"), and any derivations thereof, are owned by and/or licensed to the Company.
2. For the avoidance of doubt, once any Content is published on the Platform in any form, including but not limited to interviews, experiences, articles, blogs, videos, or professional insights, such published Content shall form part of the Company’s Intellectual Property. Interviewees acknowledge and agree that they shall have no ownership rights in the Content and no entitlement to request its alteration, withdrawal, or continued availability on the Platform, except as may be required under Applicable Law.
3. Subject to the provisions of these Terms, we grant Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and engage with the Content made available on the Platform strictly for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes. This licence does not confer any ownership rights in the Platform, the Services, or the Content, and any use beyond mere access and engagement, including reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation, shall constitute a material breach of these Terms.
4. ALL COPYRIGHT AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE MATERIAL ON OUR PLATFORM ARE RESERVED.
5. We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and Users are expected to do the same. Submitting or otherwise transmitting or providing any information that infringes on the Company's or any third party’s intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to promptly remove any infringing content from our Platform and take legal action if necessary.
6. Users acknowledge and agree that any feedback, suggestions, recommendations, comments, ideas, or other submissions provided to us in connection with the Platform or Services (collectively, "Feedback") shall become and remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company. By submitting Feedback, Users irrevocably assign to us all rights, title, and interest in and to such Feedback, including all intellectual property rights therein, without any obligation of acknowledgement, attribution, compensation, or restriction of use. We shall have unrestricted rights to use, reproduce, disclose, publish, modify, adapt, distribute, or otherwise exploit such Feedback in any manner we deem appropriate, whether for improving the Platform, developing new features, or for any other business purpose.
7. Users are not permitted to reproduce, modify, create derivative works, distribute, license, lease, sell, resell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, stream, broadcast, or otherwise exploit the Platform and/or Services except as expressly permitted by the Company, except as follows:
   1. Your computer/mobile device may store copies of such materials in RAM, incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
   2. You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser/ mobile operating system for display enhancement purposes.
   3. You may print, take a screenshot of or download a reasonable number of pages of our Platform for your own personal use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
   4. If we provide desktop, mobile, or other applications for download, you may download a single copy to your computer or mobile device solely for your own personal use.
   5. If we provide social media features with certain Content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features.
8. Users must not:
   1. Modify copies of any materials from this Platform.
   2. Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
   3. Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this Platform.
9. These Terms do not convey any right or interest in or to the Company’s Intellectual Property (or any part thereof), except only for the limited license expressly granted above. Nothing in these Terms constitutes an assignment or waiver of the Company’s intellectual property rights under any law.

6. HOW TO REPORT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT?

1. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to investigating and addressing allegations of intellectual property infringement promptly. We provide clear procedures for Users to report any content they believe infringes on their intellectual property rights.
2. Users agree not to transmit any communications/information that infringes or violates the rights of any party while using the Platforms. We do not permit infringing materials to remain on the Platforms and encourage users to promptly notify us if they believe any materials on the Platform, including advertisements, infringe third-party copyrights.
3. Upon receipt of a proper notice of claimed infringement under the Copyright Act,1957 (the "Act"), we will respond promptly to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We will follow the procedures specified in the Act to resolve the claim between the notifying party and the alleged infringer.
4. To report copyright infringement issues, please reach out to us at superlawyer@lawsikho.in.
5. We reserve the right to terminate contractual relationships with third parties who repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others.
6. In the event that we receive notice regarding a copyright infringement, we may cancel your access to the Content on the Platforms in our sole discretion, with or without prior notice to you. Any notices filed pursuant to this may be deemed accepted, applicable, and compliant with the Act, or not, at our sole reasonable discretion. We reserve the right to notify the person or entity providing the infringement notice of such an action and provide any details included therein.
7. Repeated Infringers: In accordance with our Privacy Policy, we reserve the right to disable or terminate the access of Platform to the Users who are found to be repeat infringers under appropriate circumstances.

7. WHAT CAN USERS DO AND WHAT IS A NO-GO WHEN USING OUR PLATFORM?

1. Subject to the compliance with these Terms, including the 'Prohibited Uses' defined in Clause 7.6 below, we grant Users a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to:
   1. access our Platform and/or Services; and
   2. engage with the Content or any part of it, provided by Company on the Platform.
2. Subject to compliance with these Terms, we may offer to provide the Services, as more comprehensively described on the Platform. These Services are intended solely for their own use and are not to be used or exploited for the benefit of any third party.
3. The provision of Services will be carried out on a best-efforts basis. We do not provide any warranties for the continuous availability or the accuracy of any Content.
4. Users agree to remain polite and respectful in any communication or interaction carried out on or in connection with the Platform. All communication must be professional, courteous, and relevant to the purpose of the Platform. Users are strictly prohibited from using the Platform for spamming, harassment, defamatory remarks, or any form of unauthorised solicitation.
5. Users agree not to compel, pressure, or unduly influence others to leave reviews, endorsements, or otherwise interact with any third-party website, application, or service in connection with the Platform unless expressly authorised by the Company.
6. Prohibited Uses:
   1. While using our Platform and/or Services, Users consent to abstain from activities that contravene these Terms, encompassing fraudulent acts, spamming, hacking, and any actions that could disrupt the operations of our Platform.
   2. While using our Platform, Users are strictly prohibited from assuming the identity of others, indulging in any conduct that may falsely represent their identity.
   3. While using our Platform, Users are strictly prohibited from purchasing search engine or other pay-per-click keywords (such as Google AdWords), or domain names that use the name 'SuperLawyer' or SuperLawyer's trademarks and/or variations and misspellings thereof.
   4. Users are prohibited from probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of our Platform without our permission.
   5. Users agree not to use the Platform or/and Services in a context, that may be deemed as defamatory, libellous, obscene, harassing, threatening, incendiary, abusive, racist, offensive, deceptive, or fraudulent, encouraging criminal or harmful conduct, or which otherwise violates the rights of our Platform or any third party (including any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, contractual or fiduciary rights), or otherwise shows any person, entity or brand in a bad or disparaging light, without their prior explicit approval.
   6. Users agree not to publish and/or make any use of our Platform and/or Services on any website, media, network, or system other than those provided by the Company, and/or frame, “deep link”, “page-scrape”, mirror, and/or create a browser or border environment around any of the Services, our Platform (or any part thereof), except as expressly permitted by the Company, in advance and in writing.
   7. Users are prohibited from using our Platform to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish, or distribute any material that consists of or is linked to any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit, or other malicious computer software.
   8. Users are prohibited from decrypting or deciphering any communications sent by or to our Platform without our permission.
   9. Users shall not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities, which include, without limitation, scraping, data mining, data extraction, and data harvesting on or in relation to our Platform without our express written consent.
   10. Users shall not use our Platform or Services except by means of the public interfaces.
   11. Users shall not use data collected from our Platform/ for any direct marketing activity, including, without limitation, email marketing, SMS marketing, telemarketing, and direct mailing, without our express written consent.
   12. Users agree not to remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, restrictions, and signs indicating proprietary rights of any of our licensors, including copyright mark [©], creative commons [(cc)] indicators, or trademarks [® or ™] contained in or accompanying the Services, our Platform.
   13. Users must not do anything that interferes with the normal use of our Platform and/or Services.
   14. Users must not systematically retrieve Personal Information, data or other content from our Platform to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
   15. Users are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, modifying, creating derivative works of, downloading, adapting, reverse engineering, emulating, migrating to another service, translating, compiling, decompiling, or disassembling the Platform, the Services (or any part thereof), or any Content published or made available through the Platform or affiliated third-party services. Users shall also not publicly display, perform, transmit, or distribute any such Content or materials without our prior written consent, except where expressly permitted under these Terms.
7. Additional activities that are prohibited:
   Users may not access or use our Platform and/or our Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. The Services may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavours except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.
   The Users of our Platform/ agree not to:
   1. scrape, copy, index, or use Platform Content to train AI/ML systems, or re-publish interviews without the Company’s prior consent.
   2. trick, defraud, or mislead us and other Users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive information;
   3. circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of our Platform, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of our Platform and Services;
   4. disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services. Use any information obtained from our Platform and/ in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person;
   5. bypass or exploit the editorial processes of the Platform in order to publish promotional, soliciting, or advertising material in violation of professional conduct rules;
   6. make improper use of our Platform and/or Services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct;
   7. use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any Applicable Laws or regulations;
   8. engage in unauthorised framing of or linking to the Services;
   9. 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 any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of our Platform and/or Services or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of our Platform and/or Services;
   10. attempt to impersonate another User or person or use the username of another User;
   11. upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats ('gifs'), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as 'spyware' or 'passive collection mechanisms' or 'pcms');
   12. interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on our Platform or the networks or services connected to them;
   13. harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to Users;
   14. attempt to bypass any measures of our Platform and/or Services designed to prevent or restrict access to our Platform and/or Services, or any portion thereof;
   15. copy or adapt the software of our Platform, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code;
   16. except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses our Platform or use or launch any unauthorised script or other software;
   17. make any unauthorised use of our Platform and/or Services, including collecting email addresses or other Personal Information of Users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited emails by automated means or under false pretences.

Users acknowledge and agree that their failure to abide by any of the foregoing or any misrepresentation made by them herein may result in the immediate termination of their access to our Platform and/or any Services provided to Users, with or without further notice to them.

8. USER REPRESENTATIONS

1. By using our Platform and/or Services, Users represent and warrant that:
   1. all the information submitted on our Platform will be true, accurate, current, and complete. Users will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such information as necessary;
   2. Users have the legal capacity and they agree to comply with these Terms;
   3. Users (i) are not minors in the jurisdiction in which they reside; (ii) have necessary parental or legal guardian’s consent, if below the age of 16; and (iii) are responsible for adhering to their country's laws when accessing our Platform and utilising our Services;
   4. the use of our Platform and/or Services shall be solely for the purposes of personal use;
   5. Users will not misrepresent or embellish the relationship between the Company and Users (including by expressing or implying that we support, sponsor, endorse, or contribute to them or their business endeavours). Users will not imply any relationship or affiliation between the Company and Users;
   6. Users shall not access or use the Platform through automated means, including but not limited to bots, emulators, scrapers, virtual environments, or Artificial Intelligence tools, to bypass or manipulate any feature of the Platform. Any attempt to automate interactions, artificially generate or alter Content, extract information for unauthorised purposes, or engage in any modification of the Platform’s functionality without our express consent is strictly prohibited;
   7. Users will not use our Platform and/or Services for any illegal or unauthorised purpose; and
   8. if Users are lawyers, legal professionals, or otherwise bound by professional conduct rules, they acknowledge that they shall not advertise, solicit clients, or make any statements intended to directly or indirectly promote their services through interviews or otherwise. Users further acknowledge that they are aware of and responsible for complying with all Applicable Laws and professional codes of conduct, including but not limited to the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975, the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the relevant State Bar rules in the United States, the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct and the Bar Standards Board Handbook in the United Kingdom, the Legal Services Act 2007 (UK), and other professional conduct rules governing the legal profession, lawyers and legal professionals.

9. IS THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE INTEGRATIONS INTO THE PLATFORM?

1. The Platform integrates with third-party social media platforms, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and similar channels, to facilitate the dissemination and sharing of Content with Users. By interacting with the Platform, you acknowledge and agree to the data-handling practices described in our Privacy Policy, particularly with respect to the distribution of Content through such third-party platforms. Users further acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
   1. The Platform operates independently of all third-party social media providers. The names and trademarks of platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others are the property of their respective owners. We are neither endorsed, certified, nor affiliated with any such platforms. While the Platform integrates with these services solely for the purpose of disseminating Content, such integration does not imply any partnership, endorsement, or certification. We assume no responsibility for any issues, disruptions, or limitations arising from the services, APIs, or policies of these third-party platforms.
   2. Users are required to comply with the terms of service/use, community guidelines, data protection policies, and developer or platform rules of any third-party social media service with which the Platform integrates, including but not limited to YouTube, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram or other similar platforms. We make no guarantee regarding the availability, continuity, or functionality of such third-party services or APIs, and any violation of their terms may result in restricted access, removal of Content, or termination of User participation. We expressly disclaim all responsibility for any loss, damage, or liability arising from a User’s non-compliance with such third-party platform requirements.
   3. The Platform’s integration with third-party social media services, including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and others, depends on their APIs and policies. Any disruptions, outages, or changes by such parties may affect functionality. We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by such disruptions and do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
   4. Users further agree to indemnify us against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from non-compliance with third-party platform policies or misuse of such integrations.
2. Third-Party Platform Integration Guidelines
   1. You acknowledge and agree that we may provide links to third-party websites on our Platform for your convenience. Accessing such third-party sites is at your own risk. External websites are outside of our control, and we are not responsible for their content, functionality, accuracy, legality, appropriateness, or any other aspect. The inclusion of any link does not constitute endorsement or sponsorship by us, nor any association with the operators of those websites.
   2. You may be notified when leaving our Platform and redirected to a third-party site or service. We are not responsible for any content, advertisements, products, or other materials available on such external sites or through their integrated services.
   3. You further acknowledge that third-party sites may collect or solicit your personal information, or automatically gather data from you. Users are advised to exercise caution when navigating external websites or using integration services and to carefully review their terms and privacy policies.
   4. Certain features of our Services, including integrations with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or other third-party channels, may be subject to the applicable terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those providers. We encourage you to review such policies to understand your obligations and the data handling practices of these services. While we strive for compatibility and smooth functionality, we do not control third-party operations and disclaim liability for any issues, errors, interruptions, or failures arising from their use. Any such issues must be resolved under the terms and policies of the respective provider. By using these integrations, you consent to their terms and assume all associated risks, including, without limitation, data collection practices, cross-border transfers, and changes in service functionality or policies.
   5. We reserve the right to modify or remove links to third-party websites or services at any time without notice. Continued use of our Platform and Services constitutes acceptance of any modifications to such links.
   6. Users acknowledge that we may collaborate with external service providers to enhance the User experience. Any such collaborations are subject to the terms and conditions agreed upon with the relevant third-party providers.

10. IS USER INFORMATION COLLECTED SECURE?

1. Please take a moment to review our Privacy Policy, which governs not only Users’ visits to our Platform but also details the terms related to the collection of information from the Users, security measures, access to User data, and the transfer of User information. Rest assured, any Personal Information or data Users share with us while using our Platform is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is strictly handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Data Protection Laws. If any User has any objections to the transfer or use of their information, we kindly advise against using our Platform. The privacy and trust of our Users are of utmost importance to us, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection and security.
2. You agree that by accessing or using our Platform and/or Services, you consent to comply with all applicable data protection laws and related regulatory requirements in respect of any information you submit on the Platform. You are solely responsible for safeguarding all Personal Information you provide or make available in connection with your use of the Platform or any of its Services.

11. ARE THE PLATFORM AND THE SERVICES AVAILABLE 24/7?

1. While we make every effort to keep the Platform available and running smoothly, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or flawless operation at all times. From time to time, there may be interruptions, delays, errors, or technical issues, and the Platform may not always be free from viruses or harmful components. In the event of any problem, we will use reasonable efforts to resolve it promptly.
2. Users require a stable internet connection to access and use the Platform and Services, and all related costs remain their responsibility. We are not liable for such costs.
3. Our Platform may not be compatible with every device, software, or operating system, and occasional updates or maintenance may result in temporary unavailability of certain features.
4. We expressly disclaim liability for any business losses, indirect damages, or incidental consequences Users may experience while using the Platform and/or Services. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have appropriate devices, software, and internet access. Where wireless or mobile devices are used, additional charges from network providers may apply. While we strive for broad compatibility, we do not guarantee that the Platform and Services will operate seamlessly on every device or configuration.

12. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR ON THE PLATFORM?

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents from the Platform and/or Services at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Platform. We cannot guarantee that the Services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to our Platform and/or Services, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Services at any time or for any reason without any notice to Users. Users agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Platform and/or Services during any downtime or discontinuance of the Platform. Nothing in these Terms will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Platform or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.

13. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY ACCESS TO THE PLATFORM AND/OR SERVICES BE TERMINATED?

1. These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Platform and/or Services. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES AND/OR PLATFORM (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE THE USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SERVICES AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT USERS POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION.
2. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to deny or restrict access to the Platform and/or Services, remove any Content, or disable features or identifiers (whether selected by the User or assigned by us) at any time if, in our judgment, the information provided or actions taken by a User are false, misleading, unlawful, or otherwise in violation of these Terms, Platform policies, Applicable Laws, or governmental policies.
3. If we restrict or terminate your access to the Platform and/or Services for any reason, you are prohibited from attempting to re-access or use the Platform through any means that circumvent such restriction, whether under your own identity or that of another person. In addition to suspension or termination, we reserve the right to pursue appropriate legal action, including civil, criminal, and injunctive remedies.
4. Upon termination of access, Users must immediately discontinue use of the Platform and Services. Any limited licence granted under these Terms shall automatically terminate, and Users shall forfeit all rights to use the Platform.
5. We may terminate these Terms by providing written notice to Users if they fail to remedy a material breach of these Terms within seven (7) days of being notified of the breach.
6. You may discontinue use of the Platform and/or Services at any time, without prior notice, simply by ceasing to access or interact with the Platform.
7. Clauses including Indemnity, Disclaimer, and Limitation of Liability shall survive termination of these Terms.

14. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMER

1. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. USERS AGREE THAT THEIR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT THEIR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND THEIR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICES' CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY PLATFORMS, WEBSITES OR APPLICATIONS LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM USER ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES, (3) ANY UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES, AND (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY. WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN USERS AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, USERS SHOULD USE THEIR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.
2. Users acknowledge and agree that we act solely as a publisher and facilitator of editorial and informational Content on the Platform and do not engage in, endorse, or control any communications, representations, or interactions between Interviewees, Users, or third parties featured on the Platform. Any statements, opinions, experiences, or professional insights expressed in interviews, blogs, or other published materials are those of the respective Interviewees or contributors. We are not a party to such expressions and disclaim responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or outcomes resulting from reliance on such Content. Additionally, the Services do not constitute legal, financial, business, or professional advice. Users should consult appropriate professionals before relying on any output or interpretation derived from the use of the Services.
3. Users acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any activities, communications, or interactions between Interviewees, Users, or any third parties in connection with the Content published on the Platform. We are not responsible for any issues arising from reliance on interviews, experiences, or professional insights, nor for any outcomes, claims, damages, or losses resulting from statements made by Interviewees, or actions taken by Users based on such Content.
4. Users agree and acknowledge that we act only as a publisher/intermediary under Section 79 IT Act, 2000 (India), Section 230 CDA (US), equivalent safe-harbour provisions under UK/EU law and other territories from where the User is accessing the Platform.
5. We make no representations or warranties regarding the lawfulness, accuracy, or legality of such Content, and we expressly disclaim any liability for any misuse, unauthorised use, infringement of third-party rights, or violations of privacy, data protection, or professional conduct rules that may arise from the submission or publication of such Content on Platform.
6. While we employ commercially reasonable measures to secure the Platform, we do not guarantee that the Platform will be free from unauthorised access, cyber-attacks, or data breaches. Users are encouraged to adopt their own security measures, including safe browsing practices and secure handling of their personal information.
7. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to accept, reject, edit, or remove any Content submitted for publication on the Platform. Submission of Content does not guarantee its publication, and we are under no obligation to provide reasons for such editorial decisions.
8. Users, particularly Interviewees who are members of the legal profession, acknowledge that restrictions on advertising, solicitation, and public communication may apply under professional conduct rules in their jurisdiction. Compliance with such obligations remains solely their responsibility, and the Company disclaims any liability for consequences arising from violations of such rules.
9. Users acknowledge that engaging with Content published on the Platform or through third-party channels involves inherent risks. We cannot ensure specific outcomes from such interactions or reliance on such Content. Therefore, Users assume all associated risks, liabilities, and potential consequences that may arise, including but not limited to misrepresentation of information, inaccuracies in Content, breaches of professional or legal duties, rights violations, and any resulting claims, damages, or disputes.
10. Except as provided in these Terms, no further warranty, condition, undertaking, or term, express or implied, statutory or otherwise as to the condition, quality, performance, or fitness for the purpose of the Services provided in accordance with these Terms is given by us, other than as required by law. All implied warranties are hereby excluded.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

1. We bear no responsibility for any secondary, resultant, or incidental harm that may occur due to the utilisation or inability to utilise the Platform and/or Services.
2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we or our directors, employees, or agents will not be liable to Users or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from their use of the Platform and/or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, but is not limited to:
   1. the Platform, not meeting individual requirements, containing defects, or causing damage due to cyber attacks or other breaches beyond our control;
   2. failure in technology implementation, malfunction, inadequate resources, third-party software or hardware conflicts;
   3. internet transmissions not being entirely private or secure; messages may be read by others; and/or
   4. under various legal theories, we shall not be liable for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of the Platform and/or Services. Users should be aware of potential risks in internet transmissions.
3. Users acknowledge and agree that these limitations of liability are agreed allocations of risk constituting in part the consideration for our Services to them, and such limitations will apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such liabilities.
4. Users further agree that neither party shall be liable to the other party for lost profit, lost revenue, incidental, indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages, except for either party’s (i) indemnification obligations, (ii) confidentiality obligations, (iii) breach of Applicable Laws, (iv) fraud, gross negligence and/or willful misconduct.
5. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to Users. In these jurisdictions, the Company’s liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

16. INDEMNIFICATION

Users are solely and exclusively responsible for the utilisation of our Platform and/or Services:

1. Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand received or suffered by us, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of:
   1. any statement, narrative, or professional insight expressed by an Interviewee and published on the Platform;
   2. any reliance by Users or third parties on Content published through the Platform;
   3. any breach of these Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, or any Applicable Law, rule, or professional code of conduct, including advertising and solicitation restrictions applicable to lawyers and legal professionals;
   4. any dispute, legal action, or claim arising from allegedly defamatory, false, misleading, or harmful statements made by such User against any individual, organisation, or third party.
   5. any breach of User representations, obligations and warranties set forth in these Terms or applicable policies set forth by the Enterprise Client;
   6. any infringement or violation by the Users of the rights of any third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or contractual rights;
   7. any overt harmful act toward any other User of our Platform and/ with whom the User connected via our Platform; and
   8. any claim that their use of the Platform has caused damage to a third party, including service failures, data inaccuracies, or scheduling issues.
2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at Users’ expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter for which they are required to indemnify us, and Users agree to cooperate, at their expense, with our defence of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify the Users of any such claim, action, or proceeding that is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.

17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW

1. Users expressly acknowledge and agree that we shall have the right to enforce these Terms against them.
2. These Terms shall be construed in accordance with the Applicable Laws of India.
3. In the event a dispute or difference arises in connection with (i) these Terms, (ii) our Privacy Policy, and/or (iii) the access to or use of our Platform and/or Services, the parties to the dispute shall attempt in the first instance to amicably resolve such dispute through mutual consultations.
4. If the Parties fail to resolve the Dispute by mutual negotiation and consultation within a period of 30 days from the communication of the dispute by one Party to another, the Dispute shall be determined by arbitration to be administered by the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD) (www.resolveoncord.com) in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of CORD, prevailing as on the date of initiating arbitration. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator who shall be appointed by CORD in accordance with its Rules. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final. The seat of arbitration shall be Kolkata. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
5. In the event that CORD is unable to assign an Arbitrator or such Arbitrator is unable to initiate the proceedings within a period of 60 days from the date of notice of the arbitration or in the event that there is no hearing conducted by the Arbitrator within a period of 90 days of the commencement of the arbitration proceedings, the Parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Kolkata, India for the resolution of the disputes
6. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, Users agree that we have the right to bring any proceedings before any court/forum of competent jurisdiction and they irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts or forum.

18. NO CLASS ACTIONS

UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, YOU AGREE THAT YOU MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, neither you nor we will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action or in any other proceeding in which either party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity. No arbitration or proceeding will be combined with another without the prior written consent of all parties to all affected arbitrations or proceedings.

19. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Users understand that we will not be liable to them if we are prevented from, or delayed in, providing the Services due to acts, events, omissions, or accidents beyond our reasonable control ( "Unavoidable Events"). Where an Unavoidable Event occurs, we will attempt to recommence the provision of the Services as soon as reasonably practicable.
2. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to any person or affiliate entity at any time. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from the Terms and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
3. Users acknowledge that there is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between them and us as a result of these Terms or use of the Services.

20. CONTACT

If Users require further information or have any inquiries or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please do not hesitate to contact us in writing at:

Email: superlawyer@lawsikho.in