Terms and Conditions
Your Acceptance Of This Agreement
This is an agreement between you ("you" or "your") and Etown India Services Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 with its registered office at 6/1209B, Mani Towers, 3rd street, 4th Cross, Indira Nagar, Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu - 628502 ("ETISPL," "we" or "our") that governs your use of the search services offered by ETISPL through its website www.etownindia.com ("Website"), SMS, WAP, KIOSK or any other medium using which ETISPL may provide the search services (collectively "Website" ). When you access or use any of the website you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms").
Changes :
We may periodically change the terms and the site without notice, and you are responsible for checking these terms periodically for revisions. All amended terms become effective upon our posting to the site, and any use of the site after such revisions have been posted signifies your consent to the changes.
How You May Use Our Materials:
We use a diverse range of information, text, photographs, designs, graphics, images, sound and video recordings, animation, content, advertisement and other materials and effects (collectively "Materials") for the search services on the website. We provide the material through the website FOR YOUR PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
While every attempt has been made to ascertain the authenticity of the website content, ETISPL is not liable for any kind of damages, losses or action arising directly or indirectly, due to access and/or use of the content in the website including but not limited to decisions based on the content in the website which results in any loss of data, revenue, profits, property, infection by viruses etc.
Accordingly, you may view, use, copy, and distribute the materials found on the website for internal, non-commercial, informational purposes only. You are prohibited from data mining, scraping, crawling, or using any process or processes that send automated queries to etownindia.com.
You may not use the website or any of them to compile a collection of listings, including a competing listing product or service. You may not use the website or any materials for any unsolicited commercial e-mail. Except as authorized in this paragraph, you are not being granted a license under any copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property right in the materials or the products, services, processes or technology described therein. All such rights are retained by ETISPL, its subsidiaries, parent companies, and/or any third party owner of such rights.
How You May Use Our Marks:
The etownindia.com names and logos and all related products and service names, design marks and slogans are trademarks and service marks owned by and used under license from ETISPL or its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All other trademarks and service marks herein are the property of their respective owners. All copies that you make of the materials on any of the website must bear any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notice located on the respective website that pertains to the material being copied. You are not authorized to use any etownindia.com name or mark in any advertising, publicity or in any other commercial manner without the prior written consent of ETISPL.
How We May Use Information You Provide To Us:
Do not send us any confidential or proprietary information. Except for any personally identifiable information that we agree to keep confidential as provided in our privacy policy, any material, including, but not limited to any feedback, data, answers, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas or the like, which you send to us will be treated as being non-confidential and nonproprietary. We assume no obligation to protect confidential or proprietary information from disclosure and will be free to reproduce, use, and distribute the information to others without restriction. We will also be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in information that you send us for any purpose whatsoever including but not limited to developing, manufacturing and marketing products and services incorporating such information.
PRIVACY POLICY:
ETISPL is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of any personal information that it may request and receive from its clients, business partners and other users of the website.
In the course of registering for and availing various services we provide from time to time through our website www.etownindia.com ("Website"), telephone search, SMS and WAP or any other medium in which ETISPL may provide services (collectively referred to as "Media") you may be required to give your name, residence address, workplace address, email address, date of birth, educational qualifications and similar personal information ("Personal Information"). The personal information is used for three general purposes: to customize the content you see, to fulfill your requests for certain services, and to contact you about our services. Unless otherwise stated explicitly, this policy applies to personal information as disclosed on any of the media.
We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all Personal Information that you may share as a user of media in furtherance thereof, we have this policy to demonstrate our good faith. This policy does not apply to the practices of organizations that we do not own or to people that we do not employ or manage.
Personal Information will be kept confidential and will be used for our research, marketing, and strategic client analysis objectives and other internal business purposes only. We do not sell or rent personal information except that in case you are a customer of our search services through any of the media, your personal information shall be shared with our subscribers/advertisers and you shall be deemed to have given consent to the same. Further, the subscribers/advertisers who are listed with us, may call you, based on the query or enquiry that you make with us, enquiring about any
- Product/Service or,
- Product/Service of any subscriber/advertiser or,
- Product/Service of any particular subscriber/advertiser.
We will share personal information only under one or more of the following circumstances: If we have your consent or deemed consent to do so, If we are compelled by law (including court orders) to do so, In furtherance of the confidentiality with which we treat personal information we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online and other means.
We give you the ability to edit your account information and preferences at anytime, including whether you want us to contact you about new services. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.
You acknowledge that you are disclosing personal information voluntarily. Prior to the completion of any registration process on our website or prior to availing of any services offered on our website if you wish not to disclose any personal information you may refrain from doing so; however if you don't provide information that is requested it is possible that the registration process would be incomplete and/or you would not be able to avail of the our services.
If you are our corporate customer, it is possible that we have entered into a contract with you for non-disclosure of confidential information. This Policy shall not affect such a contract in any manner. If you have questions or concerns about these privacy policies; please send us an email at support@etownindia.com
CONTENT DISCLAIMER:
ETISPL communicates information provided and created by advertisers, content partners, software developers, publishers, marketing agents, employees, users, resellers and other third parties. While every attempt has been made to ascertain the authenticity of the content on the etownindia.com website ETISPL has no control over content, the accuracy of such content, integrity or quality of such content and the information on our pages, and material on the website may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors, and we make no guarantees, nor can we be responsible for any such information, including its authenticity, currency, content, quality, copyright compliance or legality, or any other intellectual property rights compliance, or any resulting loss or damage. Further, we are not liable for any kind of damages, losses or action arising directly or indirectly due to any content, including any errors or omissions in any content, access and/or use of the content on the website or any of them including but not limited to content based decisions resulting in loss of data, revenue, profits, property, infection by viruses etc.
All of the data on products and promotions including but not limited to, the prices and the availability of any product or service or any feature thereof, is subject to change without notice by the party providing the product or promotion. You should use discretion while using the website.
ETISPL reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without any obligation, to make improvements to, or correct any error or omissions in, any portion of the website. Where appropriate, we will endeavor to update information listed on the website on a timely basis, but shall not be liable for any inaccuracies.
All rights, title and interest including trademarks and copyrights in respect of the domain name and material content hosted on the website are reserved with ETISPL. Users are permitted to read, print or download text, data from the website or any other media for their personal use only. Unauthorized access, reproduction, redistribution, transmission and/or dealing with any information contained in the website in any other manner, either in whole or in part, are strictly prohibited, failing which strict legal action will be initiated against such users.
Links to external internet sites may be provided within the content on website or other media as a convenience to users. The listing of an external site does not imply endorsement of the site by ETISPL or its affiliates. ETISPL does not make any representations regarding the availability and performance of its media or any of the external websites to which we provide links. When you click on advertiser banners, sponsor links, or other external links from the website or other media, your browser automatically may direct you to a new browser window that is hosted or not hosted and not controlled or controlled by ETISPL.
ETISPL and its affiliates are not responsible for the content, functionality, authenticity or technological safety of these external sites. We reserve the right to disable links to or from third-party sites to any of our website, although we are under no obligation to do so. This right to disable links includes links to or from advertisers, sponsors, and content partners that may use our marks as part of a co-branding relationship.
Some external links may produce information that some people find objectionable, inappropriate, or offensive. We are not responsible for the accuracy, relevancy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in any externally linked websites. We do not fully screen or investigate business listing websites before or after including them in directory listings that become part of the materials on our website, and we make no representation and assume no responsibility concerning the content that third parties submit to become listed in any of these directories.
All those sections in the website that invite reader participation will contain views, opinion, suggestion, comments and other information provided by the general public, and ETISPL will at no point of time be responsible for the accuracy or correctness of such information. ETISPL reserves the absolute right to accept/reject information from readers and/or advertisements from advertisers and impose/relax website access rules and regulations for any user(s).
ETISPL also reserves the right to impose/change the access regulations of the website, whether in terms of access fee, timings, equipment, access restrictions or otherwise, which shall be posted from time to time under these Terms and Conditions. It is the responsibility of users to refer to these Terms and Conditions each time they use the website.
While every attempt has been made to ascertain the authenticity of the content in the website, ETISPL is not liable for any kind of damages, losses or action arising directly or indirectly, due to access and/or use of the content in the website including but not limited to any decisions based on content in the website resulting in loss of data, revenue, profits, property, infection by viruses etc.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:
Please remember that any provider of goods or services is entitled to register with etownindia.com. ETISPL does not examine whether the advertisers are good, reputable or quality sellers of goods/service providers. You must satisfy yourself about all relevant aspects prior to availing of the terms of service. ETISPL has also not negotiated or discussed any terms of engagement with any of the advertisers. The same should be done by you. Purchasing of goods or availing of services from advertisers shall be at your own risk.
We do not investigate, represent or endorse the accuracy, legality, legitimacy, validity or reliability of any products, services, deals, coupons or other promotions or materials, including advice, ratings, and recommendations contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded or accessed from the website.
References that we make to any names, marks, products or services of third parties or hypertext links to third party sites or information do not constitute or imply our endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the third party, of the quality of any product or service, advice, information or other materials displayed, purchased, or obtained by you as a result of an advertisement or any other information or offer in or in connection with the website.
Any use of the website, reliance upon any materials, and any use of the Internet generally shall be at your sole risk. ETISPL disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, reliability, or operability or availability of information or material displayed in the search results in the website.
The Material And The Website Used To Provide The Material Are Provided "As Is" And "As Available" Without Warranty Of Any Kind, Either Express Or Implied Or Statutory, Including, But Not Limited To, The Implied Warranties Of Merchantability, Fitness For A Particular Purpose, Or Non-Infringement. ETISPL Disclaims, To The Fullest Extent Permitted Under Law, Any Warranties Regarding The Security, Reliability, Timeliness, Accuracy And Performance Of The Website And Materials. ETISPL Does Not Warrant That Any Defects Or Errors Will Be Corrected, Or That The Content Is Free Of Viruses Or Other Harmful Components.
ETISPL Disclaims Any And All Warranties To The Fullest Extent Of The Law, Including Any Warranties For Any Information, Goods, Or Services, Obtained Through, Advertised Or Received Through Any Links Provided By Or Through The Website Some Countries Or Other Jurisdictions Do Not Allow The Exclusion Of Implied Warranties, So The Above Exclusions May Not Apply To You. You May Also Have Other Rights That Vary From Country To Country And Jurisdiction To Jurisdiction.
DISCLAIMER FOR ETISPL ASSURANCE:
A limited assurance offered by ETISPL that the name and contact information of the advertiser and the category in which the advertiser is listed by ETISPL, have been verified as existing and correct at the time of the advertiser's application to register with etownindia.com. ETISPL makes no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of the continued existence and/or operations of the advertiser, or the quality, quantity, merchantability or fitness for use of the goods or services offered by the advertiser.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
In No Event Shall ETISPL Be Liable To Any User On Account Of Such User's Use, Misuse Or Reliance On The Website For Any Damages Whatsoever, Including Direct, Special, Punitive, Indirect, Consequential Or Incidental Damages Or Damages For Loss Of Profits, Revenue, Use, Or Data Whether Brought In Warranty, Contract, Intellectual Property Infringement, Tort (Including Negligence) Or Other Theory, Even If ETISPL Are Aware Of Or Have Been Advised Of The Possibility Of Such Damage, Arising Out Of Or Connected With The Use (Or Inability To Use) Or Performance Of The Website, The Materials Or The Internet Generally, Or The Use (Or Inability To Use), Reliance Upon Or Performance Of Any Material Contained In Or Accessed From Website. ETISPL Does Not Assume Any Legal Liability Or Responsibility For The Accuracy, Completeness, Or Usefulness Of Any Information, Apparatus, Product Or Process Disclosed On The Website Or Other Material Accessible From The Website.
The User Of The Website Assumes All Responsibility And Risk For The Use Of This Website And The Internet Generally. The Foregoing Limitations Shall Apply Notwithstanding Any Failure Of The Essential Purpose Of Any Limited Remedy And To The Fullest Extent Permitted Under Applicable Law. Some Countries Do Not Allow The Exclusion Or Limitation Of Liability Of Consequential Or Incidental Damages, So The Above Exclusions May Not Apply To All Users; In Such Countries Liability Is Limited To The Fullest Extent Permitted By Law.
THIRD PARTY SITES:
Your correspondence or business dealing with or participation in the sales promotions of advertisers or service providers found on or through the website, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, and warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertisers or service providers. You assume all risks arising out of or resulting from your transaction of business over the Internet, and you agree that we are not responsible or liable for any loss or result of the presence of information about or links to such advertisers or service providers on the website. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for the availability, accuracy, authenticity, copyright compliance, legality, decency or any other aspect of the content, advertising, products, services, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that your use of these linked sites is subject to different terms of use than these terms, and may be subject to different privacy practices than those set forth in the privacy policy governing the use of the website. We do not assume any responsibility for review or enforcement of any local licensing requirements that may be applicable to businesses listed on the website.
Monitoring Of Materials Transmitted By You:
Changes may be periodically incorporated into the website. ETISPL may make improvements and/or changes in the products, services and/or programs described in these website and the materials at any time without notice.
We are under no obligation to monitor the material residing on or transmitted to the website. However, anyone using the website agrees that ETISPL may monitor the website contents periodically to (1) comply with any necessary laws, regulations or other governmental requests; (2) to operate the website properly or to protect itself and its users. ETISPL reserves the right to modify, reject or eliminate any material residing on or transmitted to its website that it, in its sole discretion, believes is unacceptable or in violation of the law or these Terms and Conditions.
Deletions From Service:
ETISPL will delete any materials at the request of the user who submitted the materials or at the request of an advertiser who has decided to "opt-out" of the addition of materials to its advertising, including, but not limited to ratings and reviews provided by third parties. ETISPL reserves the right to delete (or to refuse to post to public forums) any materials it deems detrimental to the system or is, or in the opinion of ETISPL, may be, defamatory, infringing or violate of applicable law. ETISPL reserves the right to exclude material from the website. Materials submitted to ETISPL for publication on the website may be edited for length, clarity and/or consistency with ETISPL editorial standards.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify and hold us and (as applicable) our parent, subsidiaries, officers, directors, agents and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorney's fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these terms, your violation of any law, or your violation of the rights of a third party, including the infringement by you of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity. These obligations will survive any termination of the terms.
MISCELLANEOUS:
These terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the Indian laws, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions or your actual state or country of residence, and you agree to submit to personal jurisdiction to Tuticorin district court in India. You agree to exclude, in its entirety, the application to these terms of the United Nations convention on contracts for the international sale of goods. You are responsible for compliance with applicable laws. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision or portion of the terms to be unenforceable, the remainder of the terms will continue in full force and effect. These terms constitute the entire agreement between us and supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding the subject matter of these terms. Any waiver of any provision of the terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by you and ETISPL. ETISPL reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of these terms and to take any action we deem necessary and appropriate. Such action may include reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties. In addition, we may take action to disclose any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to user profiles, e-mail addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses and traffic information. ETISPL reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these terms.
Notices:
All of our notices, demands and other communications must be in writing and will be deemed to have been given (a) if mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, (b) if delivered by overnight courier, (c) if sent by facsimile transmission and such transmission is confirmed as received, or (d) if sent by electronic mail, and such message is confirmed as received, in each case to the address, fax number or e-mail address specified on the Order for the recipient of such notice. All of your notices, demands and other communications must be in writing and will be deemed to have been given (a) if mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid or if delivered by overnight courier, to our address: Etown India Services Private Limited, 6/1209B, Mani Towers, 3rd Street, 4th Cross, Indira Nagar, Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu - 628502.
Force Majeure:
In no event shall we or any media including website have liability or be deemed to be in breach hereof for any failure or delay of performance resulting from any governmental action, fire, flood, insurrection, earthquake, power failure, network failure, riot, explosion, embargo, strikes (whether legal or illegal), terrorist act, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind or work slowdown or any other condition not reasonably within our control. Your payment obligations shall continue during any event of force majeure indemnification. You agree to indemnify us and the websites and hold us and the websites harmless from and with respect to any claims, actions, liabilities, losses, expenses, damages and costs (including, without limitation, actual attorneys' fees) that may at any time be incurred by us or them arising out of or in connection with these terms or any advertising products or services you request, including, without limitation, any claims, suits or proceedings for defamation or libel, violation of right of privacy or publicity, criminal investigations, infringement of intellectual property, false or deceptive advertising or sales practices and any virus, contaminating or destructive features. Arbitration: Any disputes and differences whatsoever arising in connection with these terms shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. (a) All proceedings shall be conducted in English language. (b) Unless the parties agree on a sole arbitrator there shall be three arbitrators, one to be selected by each of the parties, and the third to be selected by the two arbitrators appointed by the parties. (c) The venue of arbitration shall be in Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India.
Entire Agreement:
These terms constitutes the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the subject matter of these terms and supersedes all prior written and all prior or contemporaneous oral communications regarding such subject matter. Accordingly, you should not rely on any representations or warranties that are not expressly set forth in these terms. If any provision or provisions of these terms shall be held to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with the law of any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. Except as provided in Section 1, these terms may not be modified except by writing signed by you and us; provided, however, we may change these terms from time to time, and such revised Terms and Conditions shall be effective with respect to any advertising products ordered after written notice of such revised terms to you or, if earlier, posting of such revised Terms and conditions on our website.