Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") are provided with respect to the access and use of the www.barandbench.com website (the "Site"), which may be accessed via, but not limited to, the World Wide Web, PDA, mobile phone, digital television, and RSS feeds. These terms and conditions apply whenever you access the site, regardless of the devices you use. This Agreement is for an indefinite term, and you agree that you are bound by these terms as long as you access the Site.

Binding Agreement

By using the Site, you agree to be legally bound by these terms, which take effect immediately on your first use of the Site. If you do not agree to be legally bound by all of the following terms, please do not access and/or use the Site. By using the Site as a reader or registered user, you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. We also advise you to carefully read the Privacy Policy.

Registration

When you register, you are registering as a personal user of the Site. Access to registration areas is via your email address and password. You are granted access to the registration areas of the site under the following conditions:

• Your email address and password are personal to you and may not be used by anyone else to access the Site.
• You will not do anything that would assist anyone who is not a registered user in gaining access to any registration area of the Site.
• You will comply with the Terms contained herein.

If we believe you have not complied with these requirements, we may cancel your access to the registration areas of the Site without notice.

Copyright and Trademarks

Unless otherwise stated, copyright and all intellectual property rights in all materials presented on the site (including but not limited to text, audio, video, and graphical images), trademarks, and logos are the property of SAB Media Software Services Private Limited ("Sab Media"), its parent, affiliates, and associates and are protected under applicable Indian laws. Any infringement will be vigorously defended to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Access and Use

Access to and use of the Site is provided by SAB Media Software Services Private Limited ("Sab Media") subject to the following terms:

• Sab Media may change these terms at any time by posting updates online. Please review these terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you agree to be legally bound by these updated terms.
• You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use content on the Site for any purpose other than your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of the Site content requires the prior written permission of Sab Media.
• You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes harassment, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site.

E-Mail Services

You agree not to use the service to:

• Upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
• Harm minors in any way.
• Impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a Sab Media official, forum leader, guide, or host.
• Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of any content transmitted through the service.
• Upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that you do not have a right to make available under any law or contractual relationship.
• Upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that infringes on the rights of any party, including copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
• Upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.

Disclaimer of Liability

Sab Media does not accept any responsibility for any statement in the material. You must not rely on any statement published on the Site without first seeking specialist professional advice. The Site's material is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind. Sab Media does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the material, and we are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from the use of the Site.

• Loss of data;
• Loss of revenue or anticipated profits;
• Loss of business;
• Loss of goodwill or injury to reputation;
• Losses suffered by third parties;
• Any indirect, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Site.

You must take precautions as we do not accept responsibility for any infection by virus or other contamination that may harm your system.

Minors

Please obtain permission from a parent or guardian before participating in any discussions on the Site. Never reveal any personal information such as your telephone number, home address, or email address.

Content

All content on the Site is for general information and use only. It does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making any decisions. Any advice or replies are the personal opinions of the experts/consultants and are not endorsed by the Site or Sab Media. We disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the materials found on the Site.

Charges

Sab Media reserves the right to charge subscription or membership fees for any part of the Site upon reasonable prior notice.

Third Party Material

You may see advertising material submitted by third parties on the Site. Advertisers are solely responsible for their content, ensuring that it complies with relevant legislation.

Text Submission to the Site

Users may submit material for publication on the Site. You grant Sab Media a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to republish any submitted material. You declare that the material is your original work and that you own the copyright and other relevant rights.

General

These terms may vary from time to time. Please ensure that you review them regularly, as you will be deemed to have accepted any changes if you continue to use the Site after changes have been posted.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, specifically the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Courts in Bangalore shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Force Majeure

While Sab Media will strive to provide constant access to the Site, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and are not liable for any delay or disruption in service.