Terms & Conditions
Terms of Use
These Terms are updated by The Western Connect Magazine, and the amended Terms will apply to you. These Terms explicitly override any previous written agreement with you.
These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern access to or use of the services provided through this website (collectively the “Platform”).
These Terms establish a binding and enforceable legal contract between The Western Connect Magazine and any user of the Platform (“you” or “User”). By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal capacity and authority to agree and bind yourself to these Terms.
Additionally, these Terms include terms, policies, and disclaimers issued by us from time to time (“Additional Terms”). In case of a conflict between these Terms and the Additional Terms, the latter will prevail.
By using the Platform, you agree that you have read, understood, and are bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms or comply with the requirements herein, please refrain from accessing the Platform.
Platform
If you choose to access any additional features or functions (“Additional Services”) provided by The Western Connect Magazine, you are bound by the terms of such Additional Services in addition to these Terms. In case of a conflict between these Terms and the terms of such Additional Services, the latter will prevail.
The Platform includes the provision of news and current affairs content and other affiliated services to Users. It allows Users to access and view content posted or published by The Western Connect Magazine on a real-time basis.
Information
By using the Platform, you agree to receive communications from The Western Connect Magazine regarding:
(i) information related to transactions recorded on the Platform
(ii) information about The Western Connect Magazine and the Platform
(iii) promotional offers and services from The Western Connect Magazine and its third-party partners
(iv) any other matter relating to the Platform.
To access the full features of the Services, you will be required to share the necessary information and furnish certain details, including but not limited to your name and email addresses.
Third Party Services
The Western Connect Magazine makes no representations and excludes all warranties and liabilities arising from or pertaining to Third Party Services, including their accuracy or completeness. Additionally, all intellectual property rights in and to Third Party Services are the property of the respective third parties.
The Platform may include services, content, documents, and information owned by, licensed to, or otherwise made available by a third party, including the single sign-on feature (“Third Party Services”), or contain links to Third Party Services. You understand that Third Party Services are the responsibility of the third party that created or provided them and acknowledge that the use of such Third Party Services is solely at your own risk.
User Responsibilities
You represent and warrant that all information you provide or make available through or in relation to the Platform is complete, true, and correct on the date of agreeing to these Terms and shall continue to be so. If any information you provide changes during the existence of these Terms, you warrant to immediately update The Western Connect Magazine. The Western Connect Magazine does not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss or damage you may suffer if any information provided to avail the Platform is incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading, or if you fail to disclose any material fact.
You shall cooperate with The Western Connect Magazine in its defense of any proceedings initiated against it due to a breach of your obligations or covenants under these Terms.
You shall ensure compliance with laws applicable to your use of the Platform and be solely liable for any liability arising from a breach of your obligations in this regard.
You shall not use the Platform in any manner except as expressly permitted in these Terms. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, you may not:
- Infringe any proprietary rights, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, trademarks, or trade secrets, of any party.
- Copy, display, distribute, modify, publish, reproduce, store, transmit, post, translate, create derivative works from, or license the Platform except as provided hereunder.
- Use the Platform to transmit any data or send or upload any material containing harmful programmes or similar computer code designed to adversely affect computer software or hardware.
- Use any automated device or manual process to monitor or copy the Platform.
- Use the Platform for fraudulent, malicious activities, or any unlawful manner.
- Violate applicable laws; or
- Host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update, or share any information that violates any law, threatens public order, or infringes any proprietary rights.
Payments
The Western Connect Magazine does not presently charge any fees to access and use the Platform. However, The Western Connect Magazine reserves the right to charge for Additional Services as detailed on the Platform.
Intellectual Property
All rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform, including all intellectual property rights arising out of the Platform, are owned by or licensed to The Western Connect Magazine. Subject to compliance with these Terms, The Western Connect Magazine grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, and limited license to access and use the Platform in accordance with these Terms.
The User grants to The Western Connect Magazine a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, fully sublicensable right and license to copy, modify, display, distribute, perform, create derivative works from, and otherwise use User Information in connection with providing Users the Platform or making User Information available on or in connection with The Western Connect Magazine’s websites and other properties. The Western Connect Magazine makes no claim to any ownership interest in the User Information obtained from a User under these Terms.
You may submit or make available to The Western Connect Magazine content, videos, information, URLs, contact information, photos, and any other information (“User Information”). You are solely responsible for such User Information and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and consents to make available User Information to The Western Connect Magazine.
THE WESTERN CONNECT may request Feedback from you. The Western Connect Magazine may freely use, copy, disclose, publish, display, distribute, and exploit the Feedback.
Except as expressly stated in these Terms, nothing in these Terms confers any right in or license to The Western Connect Magazine’s or any third party’s intellectual rights.
Term & Termination
These Terms shall remain in effect unless terminated in accordance with the terms hereunder.
The Western Connect Magazine may terminate your access to or use of the Platform if you violate or breach any of your obligations, responsibilities, or covenants under these Terms.
Upon termination:
- You shall not be eligible to avail of any Platform services.
- These Terms shall terminate, except for clauses expressly intended to survive termination.
Disclaimers & Warranties
The use of the Platform is at your sole risk.
The Western Connect Magazine does not represent you in any fiduciary, agent, or attorney-client capacity. The Platform does not constitute legal advice. Any information provided is for informational purposes only.
The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Western Connect Magazine does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Platform or that it will meet your requirements.
You accept full responsibility for any consequences arising from your use of the Platform, and The Western Connect Magazine shall have no liability in this regard.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Western Connect Magazine disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Western Connect Magazine disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
The Western Connect Magazine shall not be liable for any loss, damage, costs, or expenses incurred, including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the Platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Western Connect Magazine and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, attorneys, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to your use or inability to use the Platform, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms will be governed by Indian law, with the Judiciary Court overseeing any legal matters arising from them.
Courts in Bangalore will have sole jurisdiction over all matters concerning these Terms or the utilization of the Platform, as outlined in this provision. Furthermore, each party participating in arbitration will be accountable for bearing their own expenses in any disagreements.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Western Connect Magazine concerning the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, concerning such subject matter.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
Waiver
The failure of The Western Connect Magazine to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision nor of the right to enforce such provision.
Assignment
You may not assign these Terms or any rights or obligations herein without the prior written consent of The Western Connect Magazine. The Western Connect Magazine may assign these Terms without your consent.
Third Parties
While we strive to ensure that third-party content providers and other parties adhere to our policies, we cannot be held responsible for their actions or policies, nor for the information practices of any third-party sites linked to the Site.
Collection of Information
We collect information volunteered by visitors to our site in various ways. This includes identifying information such as name, street address, city, state, zip code, and email address, gathered at interactive areas on the site, such as during online subscriptions. We offer users options about submitting information wherever possible.
Additionally, we may collect mobile and telephone numbers, postal addresses, and other personally identifying information from online users (and, if applicable, print subscribers). This information may be used to promote our products and services, and may be rented or licensed to select outside firms for promotional purposes, with users’ consent.
Subscriptions
You can subscribe to our newsletter, articles, events, and magazines’ print or digital versions through the Site. All subscription-related information is collected on the Site and stored by our fulfillment house. Alternatively, you can also email your subscription requirements or inquiries about discounts to subscribe@thewesternconnect.com.
Cookies & IP Addresses
To offer personalized services, we use cookies to limit the number of times a particular advertisement is shown to a user as they navigate the site. Cookies are small data files that certain websites write to your hard drive when you visit them. They cannot read data off your hard disk or damage your files.
We also record IP addresses in our log files for various purposes, including trend analysis and site administration.
Use of the Information Collected
We may share subscriber’s mailing lists with third parties interested in our publications, excluding email addresses. Advertisers inform us of their target audience, and we place advertisements on the Site accordingly. Pop-up advertisements may be displayed based on user criteria.
We use tracking information to analyze site traffic and create aggregate reports on user demographics and traffic patterns for advertisers. However, we do not track individual user usage patterns.
Information Sharing
When you provide information about yourself, you share it only with us unless stated otherwise. We do not disclose this information except as described herein or when required by law.
Security Measures
We have security measures in place to protect information under our control from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy allows cancellations within 24 hours of placing an order, subject to certain conditions. Refund policies are strictly governed by our Company Refund Policy.
Refund Policy
We are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction with our products & services. Our refund policies are designed to provide you with peace of mind when making a purchase.
Domestic Transactions: If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, our 24-hour money-back guarantee has you covered. Simply reach out to us at refund@thewesternconnect.com within the initial 24 hours of your payment to request a refund. We will promptly issue you a full refund, with deductions only for legal documents or services provided. Your refund will typically be processed within 24-72 hours of your request.
International Transactions: Recognizing the complexities of international transactions, we have tailored a specialized refund policy to meet your needs:
- Refund Turnaround Time: The policy specifies the duration for processing and crediting the refund to your bank account, typically 5-10 working days.
- International Payments with 3Ds Feature: We implement enhanced security measures to safeguard your financial transactions. Our policy mandates the use of 3Ds security for each transaction. This additional layer of security ensures the utmost protection for your financial activities, providing you with peace of mind when conducting transactions across borders.
To request a refund for an international transaction, please contact us at refund@thewesternconnect.com within 24 hours of payment. We will promptly process your refund request, with the refunded amount credited back to your account within the specified 5-10 working days. Deductions will only occur for any legal documents or services already provided.
Other Information About Your Privacy
Be cautious when voluntarily disclosing information online, as it may be collected and used by others. You can opt out of sharing personally identifiable information by contacting us.
Updating, Correcting, Deleting or Restricting Personal Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Platform, please contact The Western Connect Magazine at support@thewesternconnect.com
Thank you for entrusting The Western Connect with your information. We value your privacy and appreciate your trust in us.