Terms and Conditions for Drive Chronicle

Welcome to Drive Chronicle. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy, govern Drive Chronicle’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Drive Chronicle (the "Website"), you agree to abide by these terms of service, as well as any applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other relevant Indian legislation governing internet usage and digital transactions. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. You should review the terms regularly to stay informed of updates.

2. Eligibility

To use our services, you must be at least 18 years of age or above as per the laws of India. Minors under the age of 18 should access the platform only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using the website, you represent that you meet the age requirement and are fully capable and competent to enter into legally binding contracts.

3. User Conduct

As a user of Drive Chronicle, you agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. You must not engage in any activity that violates any local, state, national, or international law, regulation, or directive. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

  • Posting or transmitting unlawful, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or harmful content.
  • Hacking or attempting to hack into the website’s infrastructure or security features.
  • Infringing any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.
  • Engaging in any data mining, scraping, or data extraction activities without permission.
  • Attempting to disrupt the functioning of the website through viruses, worms, malware, or other destructive means.

4. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and digital downloads, is the property of Drive Chronicle and is protected by the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and international copyright laws. Unauthorized use of the content, including copying, reproduction, or redistribution, without written consent from Drive Chronicle is prohibited. Users are granted a limited license to view and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

5. User-Generated Content

By submitting any content (including comments, reviews, or articles) to Drive Chronicle, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content on our platform. You also warrant that your content does not infringe on the rights of any third party. Drive Chronicle reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate, without notice.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Drive Chronicle. These links are provided for your convenience, and Drive Chronicle assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Drive Chronicle shall not be held liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all services offered therein are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content and services provided through the website. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Drive Chronicle disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

Drive Chronicle will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use the website;
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the website;
  • Any content obtained from the website; and
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of your data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

10. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Drive Chronicle at any time for violations of these terms, without prior notice, and at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms of service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

12. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes.