Terms & Conditions
- Introduction
Welcome to Agharkar Research Institute. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website https://aripune.res.in, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using our Site.
- Use of the Site
You may use our Site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in a manner that:
Violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
Infringes upon the intellectual property rights of Agharkar Research Institute or third parties.
Harms, disrupts, or interferes with the Site’s functionality, or engages in any activity that could damage the Site’s infrastructure or reputation.
Collects or attempts to collect personal data of other users without consent.
- Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, research materials, videos, software, and any other materials, is the property of Agharkar Research Institute or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any of the content from our Site without prior written permission from Agharkar Research Institute.
Use any content from the Site for commercial purposes without authorization.
- Research Participation
If you are participating in any of our research studies or projects, additional terms and conditions may apply, which will be outlined in separate documents or agreements. By participating in such research, you agree to abide by those specific terms.
- User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to our Site (such as feedback, comments, surveys, or contributions), you grant Agharkar Research Institute a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute such content for research, educational, and promotional purposes.
By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:
You are the creator of the content or have obtained the necessary rights to submit it.
The content does not violate the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.
The content is not defamatory, obscene, or illegal.
- Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.
- Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Agharkar Research Institute. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their respective terms and privacy policies.
- Disclaimers
No Warranties: The content and materials on the Site are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be available, error-free, or free from other harmful components.
Research Information: The information provided on the Site for research purposes is intended for educational and informational purposes only. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any research or data presented.
External Links: We do not endorse or take responsibility for any third-party content linked from the Site.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Agharkar Research Institute will not be liable for any damages (including indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Agharkar Research Institute, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of a third party.
- Changes to the Terms
Agharkar Research Institute reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will post any changes to the Terms on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
- Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any reason, including but not limited to unlawful behavior or conduct that may harm the integrity of the Site.
- Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located within [Jurisdiction/Country].