1. Definitions
"Website" refers to zidhuxd.com, including all subdomains, pages, and services provided.
"User" or "You" means any individual or entity accessing the Website.
"Content" includes all text, images, videos, code, and materials on the Website.
"Services" means all features, tools, and functionalities offered through the Website.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately cease using the Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
3. License and Use
We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Website's content for personal, non-commercial purposes only, subject to compliance with these Terms.
Permitted Use
- View and read Website content for personal, educational purposes
- Share content with appropriate attribution and links
- Use the Website's features as intended
- Contact us through provided channels
4. Restrictions on Use
You agree not to:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or sell the Website or its content without explicit permission
- Access the Website through automated means (bots, scrapers) without authorization
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or discover source code or non-public APIs
- Engage in any form of hacking, cracking, or unauthorized system access
- Transmit viruses, malware, or any code of harmful nature
- Use the Website for any illegal, defamatory, obscene, or offensive purposes
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website's servers or networks
- Harvest, collect, or use personal data of other users without consent
- Engage in phishing, spoofing, or social engineering attacks
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, code, and designs, is the exclusive property of Sidharth S (zidhuxd) or its licensors and is protected under Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and international copyright laws.
Your Intellectual Property
If you submit any content to the Website (comments, feedback, code, etc.), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.
Third-Party Content
Any third-party content is used with appropriate attribution and under applicable licenses. Respect for intellectual property is paramount.
6. Compliance with Indian Laws
This Website operates in compliance with all applicable Indian laws and regulations:
Information Technology Act, 2000 (ITA 2000)
- Section 66: Unauthorized access to computer systems is prohibited
- Section 67: Obscene material prohibition and enforcement
- Section 68: Breach of confidentiality and privacy
- Section 70: Unauthorized disclosure of information obtained in transit
Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- We implement reasonable security practices to protect user data
- Sensitive personal information is handled with appropriate safeguards
- Data is retained only as long as necessary for operational purposes
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- We respect your rights as a data principal
- Personal data is processed with explicit consent where required
- You have rights to access, correct, and erase your data (subject to legal obligations)
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- We do not knowingly host illegal, defamatory, or offensive content
- Users are responsible for content they submit
- We cooperate with law enforcement as required by law
Cyber Appellate Tribunal and Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be governed by Indian law and subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Kerala, India, in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000.
7. International Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
- For EU users, we comply with GDPR data protection requirements
- Lawful basis for processing is established before any data handling
- Your rights under GDPR (access, correction, erasure, portability) are respected
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - USA
- California residents have rights to know, delete, and opt-out
- We do not sell personal information to third parties for profit
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
- The Website is not directed to children under 13
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR)
- Similar protections as GDPR apply to UK users
Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
- Australian users' data is handled with appropriate confidentiality
8. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to this Website (including comments, feedback, or code examples):
- You represent that you own or have the rights to submit such content
- You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
- You agree that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
- We reserve the right to remove, modify, or refuse any content
- We are not responsible for user-generated content
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free access
- Security or freedom from viruses or harmful code
We do not warrant that the Website will meet your requirements or that it will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
10. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SIDHARTH S (ZIDHUXD), ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data or information
- Business interruption
- Reputational harm
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ₹1,000 (OR EQUIVALENT IN YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sidharth S, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website in violation of these Terms
- Your breach of any law or regulation
- Content you submit or transmit
- Your infringement of third-party rights
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at any time, without notice or cause, if we believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable law.
Upon termination, your right to use the Website immediately ceases, and you must cease all use of the Website.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time by posting the modified terms on the Website. The date of last revision will be posted at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under Indian law or applicable international law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or if that is not possible, the provision shall be severed without affecting the validity of the remaining Terms.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Sidharth S regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior understandings, whether written or oral.
