Terms and Conditions

September 10, 2021

Dear Website Visitor,

I, Kiran R. Ambardekar, thank you for visiting my website and welcome you to the Terms and Conditions section in it. Many find this part of a website unwelcoming and intimidating. I can admit I did too until a friend who also happens to be a lawyer explained that the absence of it would lead to uncertainty, confusion and finger pointing, which make things far more unwelcoming and intimidating. In that light, I request you to view the contents of this section to seek clarity and definitiveness on the various aspects of our interaction, and to consider the legal language – as tedious as it may seem – to be serving the interest of both parties, yours and mine.

The legal language begins now:

Introduction

These Terms And Conditions (these “Terms” or these “Terms And Conditions”) contained herein on this webpage, shall govern your use of this website, content on this website including but not limited to all pages, text, photographs, videos, blogs, media, etc. within this website (collectively referred to herein below as this “Website”). These Terms apply in full force and effect to your use of this Website and by using this Website, you expressly accept all terms and conditions contained herein in full. You must not use this Website if you have any objection to any of these Terms And Conditions.

Intellectual Property Rights

Other than the content you own, which you may have opted to include on this Website (your email address, your name, your comments etc.) under these Terms, Kiran R. Ambardekar (owner of this Website) and/or his licensors, assignees and successors own all rights to the intellectual property and material contained in this Website, and all such rights are reserved. You are granted a limited license only, subject to the restrictions provided in these Terms, for purposes of viewing the material contained on this Website.

Restrictions

You are expressly and emphatically restricted from all of the following, unless prior and express written consent is taken from Kiran R. Ambardekar:

  1. Downloading, taking a screenshot, or copying in any manner any Website content including but not limited to pages, text, photographs, videos, blogs, or any other media, etc.
  2. publishing any Website material in any media;
  3. selling, sublicensing, and/or otherwise commercializing any Website material;
  4. publicly performing and/or showing any Website material;
  5. using this Website in any way that is, or maybe, damaging to this Website;
  6. using this Website in any way that impacts user access to this Website;
  7. using this Website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in a way that causes, or may cause, harm to the Website, or to any person or business entity;
  8. engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity in relation to this Website, or while using this Website;
  9. using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing;
  10. Uploading or trying to upload any unauthorized content including but not limited to text, photographs, any other media, pornographic material etc.

Certain areas of this Website are restricted from access by you and Kiran R. Ambardekar may further restrict access by you to any areas of this Website, at any time, at his sole and absolute discretion. Any user ID and password you may have for this Website are confidential and you must maintain the confidentiality of such information.

Your Content

In these Website Terms And Conditions, “Your Content” shall mean any audio, video, text, images, or other material you choose to display and or share on this Website. With respect to Your Content, by displaying it, you grant Kiran R. Ambardekar a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute it in any and all media.

Your Content must be your own and must not be infringing on any third party’s rights. Kiran R. Ambardekar reserves the right to remove any of Your Content from this Website at any time, and for any reason, without notice.

No warranties

This Website is provided “as is,” with all faults, and Kiran R. Ambardekar makes no express or implied representations or warranties, of any kind related to this Website or the materials contained on this Website. Additionally, nothing contained on this Website shall be construed as providing consult or advice to you.

Third-Party websites

This Website may provide links to other websites on the Internet or otherwise refer to information, media, documents, etc. available on the Internet. You expressly agree and acknowledge that Kiran R. Ambardekar has no control over such third-party websites or content. You agree and acknowledge Kiran R. Ambardekar is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or otherwise usefulness of such third-party websites or content. You further agree and acknowledge that such reference to third-party websites or content is provided purely as a matter of convenience and does not imply endorsement, association, or warranties of any kind, express or implied by Kiran R. Ambardekar.

Limitation of liability

In no event shall Kiran R. Ambardekar, nor any of his assignees, successors, be liable to you for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this Website, whether such liability is under contract, tort or otherwise, and Kiran R. Ambardekar, including his assignees, successors shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential or special liability arising out of or in any way related to your use of this Website.

Indemnification

You hereby indemnify to the fullest extent Kiran R. Ambardekar from and against any and all liabilities, costs, demands, causes of action, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in any way related to your breach of any of the provisions of these Terms.

General Disclaimer

All content published on this website has been done so in good faith and without any intention to disparage or defame or prejudice the interest of any individual, group, religion, region, faith, belief, culture, sentiment, caste, creed, or sex.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

Variation of Terms

Kiran R. Ambardekar reserves full rights to revise these Terms at any time as he sees fit without notice to you, and by using this Website you are expected to review such Terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all terms and conditions governing the use of this Website. Date mentioned at the top of these Terms should indicate to you, if the Terms have changed since you last read/accepted them.

Assignment

Kiran R. Ambardekar shall be permitted to assign, transfer, and subcontract his rights and/or obligations under these Terms without any notification or consent required. However, you shall not be permitted to assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these Terms.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, including any legal notices and disclaimers contained on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between Kiran R. Ambardekar and you in relation to your use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the same.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the local, state, and federal courts located in Mumbai, India for the resolution of any disputes.

If you have any questions related to these Terms and Conditions, you are most welcome to contact me via the Contact Me page.