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Terms of Service

These terms explain your rights and responsibilities when using bataSutra products and services.

At-a-glance

Acceptance
By using our site, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Fair Use
Personal use is fine; commercial use requires permission unless stated otherwise.
Liability
Services are provided “as is” to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Contents

  1. Scope & Parties
  2. Changes to Terms
  3. Eligibility & Accounts
  4. Acceptable Use
  5. Content & IP
  6. Feedback
  7. Subscriptions & Billing
  8. Privacy & Data
  9. Disclaimers
  10. Limitation of Liability
  11. Indemnity
  12. Termination
  13. Governing Law & Disputes
  14. Contact

1) Scope & Parties

These Terms govern access to and use of the bataSutra website, content, data products, and tools (“Services”). “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to bataSutra. “You” refers to the user of the Services.

2) Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Material changes will be noted on this page with the “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

3) Eligibility & Accounts

You must be able to form a binding contract and comply with applicable laws. If you create an account, you are responsible for safeguarding credentials and for all activities under your account.

4) Acceptable Use

  • Do not abuse, disrupt, or interfere with the Services or other users.
  • No unauthorized scraping, automated access beyond documented rates, or circumvention of technical controls.
  • No unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or harmful content or activity.

5) Content & IP

The Services, including articles, data, code, and brand assets, are protected by intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes unless expressly permitted otherwise. For commercial licensing, see Licensing.

6) Feedback

If you send ideas or suggestions, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without restrictions or attribution.

7) Subscriptions & Billing

Paid features (if any) are billed in advance on a recurring basis unless canceled in accordance with the plan terms. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

8) Privacy & Data

We handle personal data as described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. By using the Services, you consent to those practices.

9) Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee accuracy, availability, or that the Services are error-free.

10) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, or data. Our aggregate liability for claims relating to the Services will not exceed the greater of ₹5,000 or the amount you paid to us in the 12 months prior to the claim.

11) Indemnity

You will indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

12) Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if you breach these Terms or if required by law. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ends, but certain provisions survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations, indemnity, governing law).

13) Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka will have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory arbitration or consumer law rights that apply to you.

14) Contact

Questions? Email legal@batasutra.in. For security issues, see Responsible Disclosure.

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