Terms and Conditions
Please read these Terms of Use carefully. Your access to this website and/or use of the service constitutes your acceptance of all the provisions of these Terms of Use. If you are unwilling to be bound by these Terms of Use, do not access the website and/or use the service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
i) By accepting these Terms of Use, you confirm that you have fully read and understood the terms without any impairment in judgment due to any condition or substance. These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy available on the website, govern your usage of this website and/or any services provided or hosted on this website. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the website and/or any services provided or hosted on this website.
ii) By visiting, accessing, or registering on this website, you unconditionally accept to be bound by the Terms and Conditions provided herein. These Terms govern your access to and use of the website owned by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Accessing the website in any manner constitutes your consent to these Terms, which may be amended from time to time without notice. Ensure that you periodically update yourself on the current version.
2. Intended for Users 18 Years and Above
i) The website is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older. It is not intended for use by those under 18, who should seek assistance from a parent or guardian.
ii) Users who can form legally binding contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and who agree to these Terms, including the Privacy Policy, are entitled to use this website.
3. Registration
Accessing certain features of the website may require providing personal information such as name, birth date, gender, address, and phone number. Providing this information is free of charge for the services under the website.
4. User Content & Privacy Policy
i) Users agree to provide accurate information when required. By posting or submitting content, users consent to its use in accordance with the prevailing guidelines of Government of India.
ii) DVC treats the content provided as personal data and administers it as per provisions of applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
iii) The information collected is used for the purposes of delivering services, improving user experience, responding to inquiries, and communicating updates. DVC may share this information with third parties only as necessary to provide the services or as required by law.
iv) The website may include features like posting of content, photo-sharing pages, and social networking options, where users can post content. Users agree and warrant that they own any materials posted or have the owner's consent and will indemnify DVC for any related liabilities.
v) Our Policy may be updated periodically without prior notice to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage users to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
5. Security Policy
i) DVC is committed to safeguarding the security of its users' data. We employ industry-standard measures to ensure the protection of information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes, but is not limited to, encryption, firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and regular security audits.
ii) Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities that occur under their account. We recommend that users choose strong passwords and update them regularly. DVC is not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access to your account due to your failure to secure your credentials.
iii) While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, its absolute security cannot be guaranteed. DVC will not be liable for any loss or damage caused to you due to any breach of this Website and/or any leak of your personal data which occurs despite using commercially acceptable means of protection/security.
6. Restriction for Website Use
i) Users acknowledge that DVC’s website is a platform for sharing information related to its services and that it has no control over third-party content.
ii) Users agree to comply with applicable laws, including the IT Intermediaries Guidelines, and not to engage in prohibited activities such as posting harmful content, violating intellectual property rights, or disrupting the website’s operations.
7. Limitation of Liability
DVC assumes no liability for errors or omissions on the website and expressly disclaims liability for any damages arising from your use of the website, including issues related to viruses or system failures.
8. Disclaimers
i) DVC disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, and is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of website and/or from relying on any information on the website. The website may include links to third-party sites, but DVC does not endorse or control these sites.
ii) The website is for informational purposes only and is not intended for trading, investing, or commercial use. Any dealings with third parties found on or through the website are solely between you and those parties.
9. Intellectual Property Rights
DVC reserves all intellectual property rights for the content on the website except as expressly stated otherwise. Users are not granted any rights under any intellectual property laws by accessing the website, and any use or modification of the website’s content is prohibited without prior written permission from DVC.
10. Communication
By interacting with the website, users consent to electronic communication. Users agree to receive notices and other communications via email or posted on the website.
11. Modifications or Discontinuation of the Website
DVC reserves the right to modify or discontinue the website or any portion thereof at any time without prior notice. DVC shall not be liable to any user or third party for any loss or damage caused due to such modification and/or discontinuation.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and DVC regarding the website and supersedes any prior agreements.
13. Applicable Laws
The use of this website and these Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of the website will be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the court at Kolkata.
14. Survival
Provisions related to disclaimers of warranties, limitation of liability, compliance with laws, and use restrictions shall survive the termination or expiration of any relationship between you and DVC.
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