Welcome to Vidhoon.com ("Website"), operated by VIDHOON ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, features, and services provided therein.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1 Binding Agreement
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.
1.2 Legal Capacity
You represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are under 18, you may only use this website with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.
1.3 Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
2.1 Legal Information Platform
VIDHOON is a legal information and educational platform that provides articles, resources, and content related to various aspects of law and legal procedures. Our mission is to make legal knowledge accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial means.
2.2 Educational Purpose
All content provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created through the use of this website.
2.3 Content Sources
Content on this website is created by qualified professionals, including Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Sharma, who holds a law degree from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and other legal experts and contributors.
3. User Rights and Responsibilities
3.1 Permitted Uses
You may use this website for:
- Personal, non-commercial educational purposes
- Accessing and reading legal information and articles
- Sharing content through designated social sharing features
- Subscribing to newsletters and updates
- Engaging in appropriate discussions through comments and forums
3.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use this website for:
- Any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Transmitting or posting harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
- Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
- Distributing spam, malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Using automated systems (bots, spiders, scrapers) to access or collect information
- Commercial use without explicit written permission
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation
- Posting false, misleading, or deceptive information
3.3 User Conduct
Users are expected to:
- Behave respectfully and professionally in all interactions
- Respect the rights and privacy of other users
- Use appropriate language and maintain civil discourse
- Report any violations of these Terms to our moderators
- Take responsibility for all activities conducted under their account
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Ownership
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof ("Content"), is the property of VIDHOON or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
4.3 Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our content
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our website
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Create derivative works based on our content
4.4 Fair Use
Limited quotation of our content for educational, commentary, or review purposes may be permitted under fair use principles, provided proper attribution is given and the use does not harm our commercial interests.
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Submission Rights
By submitting comments, questions, feedback, or other content to our website, you grant VIDHOON a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.
5.2 Content Standards
All user-generated content must:
- Be accurate and not misleading
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Not contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Not violate the privacy rights of others
5.3 Moderation Rights
We reserve the right to:
- Monitor, review, and moderate all user-generated content
- Remove or edit content that violates these Terms
- Suspend or terminate user accounts for violations
- Preserve content and account information for legal proceedings
5.4 User Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for their submissions and must ensure they have all necessary rights to submit such content.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
6.1 Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
6.2 Data Collection
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
6.3 Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. By continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
7.1 Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content on this website.
7.2 No Legal Advice
Content on this website does not constitute legal advice. Users should consult qualified legal professionals for specific legal matters.
7.3 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, VIDHOON shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this website.
7.4 Service Availability
We do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times or free from technical issues, interruptions, or errors.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VIDHOON, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of:
- Your use of the website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit to the website
9. Third-Party Links and Services
9.1 External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of linked sites.
9.2 Third-Party Services
Any third-party services integrated into our website are governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
10. Account Management
10.1 Account Creation
Some features of our website may require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
10.2 Account Security
You must:
- Choose a secure password
- Keep your login credentials confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Log out of shared or public computers
10.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in inappropriate behavior.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Applicable Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11.2 Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Insert City/State], India.
11.3 Dispute Resolution
Before filing any formal legal proceedings, parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation and, if necessary, mediation.
12. Force Majeure
VIDHOON shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, government actions, or technical failures.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, constitute the entire agreement between you and VIDHOON regarding the use of this website.
15. Assignment
VIDHOON may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without your consent. You may not assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent.
16. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
VIDHOON
- Website: vidhoon.com
- Email: info@vidhoon.com
For legal notices or formal communications, please use our postal address.
18. Effective Date and Updates
These Terms are effective as of the date listed above. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of material changes through:
- Website announcements
- Email notifications (for registered users)
- Updated posting date on this page
19. Survival
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification obligations.
About VIDHOON: Established in 2022 under the leadership of Anil Sharma, DSP (Himachal Pradesh), VIDHOON is committed to making legal knowledge accessible to everyone. Our platform serves as a trusted resource for legal information and education, bridging the gap between complex legal concepts and public understanding.
Professional Standards: While we maintain the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism, users are reminded that this platform provides educational content only and should not replace professional legal counsel for specific legal matters.
By using Vidhoon.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.