Terms of Service
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service govern your use of the ReviewDale website located at www.reviewdale.com (the "Website") and any services provided by or on the Website ("Services"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, which include the Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
- "Owner," "Us," "We," refer to ReviewDale, the creator, operator, and publisher of the Website, as well as its employees and affiliates.
- "You," "User," "Client," refer to any individual or entity accessing the Website.
- "Parties" refers to both the Owner and You.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the Website, either directly or through a hyperlink, or purchasing something from ReviewDale, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. This includes additional terms of service and policies referenced herein or available via hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including vendors, buyers, customers, merchants, browsers, and content contributors. You warrant that you have read and reviewed these Terms and agree to be bound by them. If you disagree, please leave the Website immediately. ReviewDale only agrees to provide use of this Website and Services to you if you assent to these Terms.
4. About ReviewDale
ReviewDale is an online product review platform that helps users add their own product reviews and read reviews from other users. ReviewDale reserves the right to refuse service or information on the Website at its sole discretion to anyone for any reason at any time. The Website does not screen or censor users who register and access the Website. You assume all risks associated with dealing with other users you contact through the Website. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes without infringing the rights of or restricting the use of the Website by any third party.
5. User Accounts & Obligations
- You may be asked to register with ReviewDale to use the Website or Services. During registration, you will choose a user identifier (e.g., your email address) and a password. You may also provide personal information, such as your name and billing information. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of this information.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You must not share your identifying information with any third party, and if you discover that your information has been compromised, you agree to notify ReviewDale immediately in writing (email notification is sufficient).
- You are responsible for keeping ReviewDale apprised of any changes to your identifying information.
- Providing false or inaccurate information or using the Website or Services to further fraud or unlawful activity is grounds for immediate termination of these Terms. ReviewDale reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove or edit content at its sole discretion.
6. User Content
- You retain ownership of your content ("Your Content"). However, by submitting Your Content to the Website, you grant ReviewDale a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to copy, display, use, broadcast, transmit, and make derivative works of Your Content.
- You are solely responsible for Your Content and its consequences. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit Your Content. You agree not to submit content that is illegal, infringes on the rights of others, or violates these Terms.
- You warrant that you are the author and owner of the Content you submit to ReviewDale. You grant ReviewDale a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, royalty-free license, including sub-licensing rights, to use the Content in any media without restriction. This includes the right to publish, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, edit or sell the Content. You waive all intellectual property rights you may have in the Content and agree not to assert any intellectual property rights in the Content.
7. License to Use Website
Subject to these Terms, ReviewDale grants you a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the "Owner Materials" solely in connection with your use of the Website and Services. "Owner Materials" include documentation, data, information developed by ReviewDale, and other materials that may assist in your use of the Website or Services. The Owner Materials may not be used for any other purpose, and this license terminates upon your cessation of use of the Website or Services or at the termination of these Terms.
8. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Website or Services for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose prohibited under these Terms.
- Use the Website or Services in any way that could damage the Website, Services or general business of ReviewDale.
- Harass, abuse, or threaten others or otherwise violate any person's legal rights.
- Violate any intellectual property rights of ReviewDale or any third party.
- Upload or otherwise disseminate any computer viruses or other software that may damage the property of another.
- Perpetrate any fraud.
- Engage in or create any unlawful gambling, sweepstakes, or pyramid scheme.
- Publish or distribute any obscene or defamatory material.
- Publish or distribute any material that incites violence, hate, or discrimination towards any group.
- Unlawfully gather information about others.
9. Intellectual Property
You agree that the Website and all Services provided by ReviewDale are the property of the Owner, including all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other intellectual property ("Owner IP"). You agree that the Owner owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the Owner IP and that You will not use the Owner IP for any unlawful or infringing purpose. You agree not to reproduce or distribute the Owner IP in any way, including electronically or via registration of any new trademarks, trade names, service marks or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without express written permission from the Owner.
10. Third-Party Links and Content
ReviewDale may occasionally post links to third-party websites or other services. ReviewDale is not responsible for the content or practices of these third parties. You access these third-party websites and services at your own risk. ReviewDale shall not be responsible for any interaction between you and the other users of the Website or between you and any other third parties. You agree to release ReviewDale from any and all claims, demands, and damages arising out of or in connection with such a dispute. The Website is under no obligation to become involved in any disputes between you and other users of the Website or between you and any other third parties.
11. Payment & Fees
If you register for any paid Services on this website or purchase any product or service, you agree to pay the specific monetary amounts required for that product or those Services. These amounts ("Fees") will be described to you during your account registration and/or confirmation process. The final amount required for payment will be shown to you immediately before purchase.
12. Communications
By using the Website, you consent to receive communications from ReviewDale via phone or electronic records, including email messages about products and services offered by the Website (or its affiliates and partners). ReviewDale may also communicate by posting notices on the Website. You agree that communications sent by ReviewDale shall not be construed as spam or bulk under any law prevailing in any country where such communication is received.
13. Affiliate Market Advertising
ReviewDale may engage in affiliate marketing, whereby ReviewDale receives a commission or percentage of the sale of goods or services on or through the Website. ReviewDale may also accept advertising and sponsorships from commercial businesses or receive other forms of advertising compensation.
14. Privacy Information
By using the Website or Services, you authorize ReviewDale to use your information in India and any other country where ReviewDale may operate. ReviewDale uses the information gathered from you to ensure your continued good experience on the Website, including through email communication. ReviewDale may also track certain passive information received to improve its marketing and analytics, and for this, ReviewDale may work with third-party providers.
15. Sale of Goods/Services
ReviewDale may sell goods or services or allow third parties to sell goods or services on the Website. ReviewDale endeavors to be as accurate as possible with all information regarding the goods and services, including product descriptions and images. However, ReviewDale does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any product information, and you acknowledge and agree that you purchase such products at your own risk.
16. Reverse Engineering & Security
You agree not to undertake any of the following actions:
- Reverse engineer, or attempt to reverse engineer or disassemble any code or software from or on the Website or Services.
- Violate the security of the Website or Services through any unauthorized access, circumvention of encryption or other security tools, data mining, or interference with any host, user, or network.
17. Data Loss
ReviewDale does not accept responsibility for the security of your account or content. You agree that your use of the Website or Services is at your own risk.
18. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. ReviewDale disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement or arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.
19. Limitation on Liability
You agree that your use of the Website and Services is at your sole and exclusive risk and that any Services provided by Us are on an "As Is" basis. ReviewDale expressly disclaims any and all express or implied warranties of any kind, including, but not limited to the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of merchantability.
20. Indemnification
You agree to defend and indemnify ReviewDale and any of its affiliates and hold them harmless against any and all legal claims and demands, including reasonable attorney's fees, which may arise from or relate to your use or misuse of the Website or Services, your breach of these Terms of Service, or your conduct or actions. You agree that ReviewDale shall be able to select its own legal counsel and may participate in its own defense if it wishes.
21. Spam Policy
You are strictly prohibited from using the Website or any of ReviewDale’s Services for illegal spam activities, including gathering email addresses and personal information from others or sending any mass commercial emails.
22. Modifications to these Terms
ReviewDale may modify these Terms of Service from time to time and at any time without notice. You agree that ReviewDale has the right to modify these Terms or revise anything contained herein. Modifications are in full force and effect immediately upon posting on the Website and will replace any prior version unless specifically referred to.
23. Termination
ReviewDale may terminate these Terms of Service with you at any time for any reason, with or without cause. ReviewDale specifically reserves the right to terminate these Terms if you violate any terms outlined herein, including violating the intellectual property rights of ReviewDale or a third party. Upon termination, any provisions that naturally survive termination shall remain in effect.
24. Service Interruptions
ReviewDale may need to interrupt your access to the Website to perform maintenance or emergency services on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. You agree that your access may be affected by unanticipated or unscheduled downtime, but ReviewDale shall not be liable for any damages caused as a result.
25. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties regarding the use of this Website. It supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, relating to the use of this Website.
26. General Provisions
- Language: All communications made or notices given pursuant to these Terms shall be in English.
- Jurisdiction, Venue & Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of India, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Severability: If any part of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will remain enforceable.
- No Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that provision.
- Electronic Communications Permitted: Electronic communications, including email, are permissible under these Terms.
27. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns, please email ReviewDale at reviewdale@gmail.com.