Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Tikanga website (the "Platform"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the website including visitors, registered users, clients, and service recipients. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the platform.
2. Use of Services
To maintain the integrity and functionality of Tikanga’s services, users are expected to follow these guidelines:
Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years of age to access or use Tikanga. By using the Platform, you represent that you meet this minimum age requirement.
Account Creation: Some services on the Platform may require you to create an account. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to misuse the Platform. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited to:
Engaging in illegal activities or promoting unlawful behaviour.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or Tikanga systems.
Transmitting malware, viruses, or any other malicious code.
Harassing, abusing, or impersonating other users or staff.
Violating intellectual property rights or posting offensive content.
3. User Content
Ownership: You retain full ownership of all content you submit or upload to Tikanga, such as comments, text, images, or files (“User Content”). By submitting content, you grant Tikanga a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display the content for the purpose of delivering and improving our services.
Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the User Content you post and must ensure it complies with applicable laws and these Terms. Tikanga reserves the right to remove or restrict any content that violates our policies or is deemed inappropriate.
4. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All content, logos, software, visual interfaces, and other materials on Tikanga (excluding User Content) are owned by Tikanga or its licensors and are protected under Indian copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Platform without explicit written permission from Tikanga. Any unauthorized use of the platform’s intellectual property is strictly prohibited.
5. Termination
Tikanga reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, without notice, if:
You violate these Terms or any applicable law.
You engage in behaviour that may harm Tikanga or its users.
You misuse the platform in any way.
Upon termination, your rights to use the Platform will immediately cease, and any account or content associated with you may be deleted at our discretion.
6. Disclaimers
No Warranty: Tikanga is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation, functionality, or availability of the platform.
Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Tikanga makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on the site.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, Tikanga and its directors, employees, affiliates, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising out of your use or inability to use the Platform.
8. Changes to Terms
Tikanga may revise these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mangalore, Karnataka.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
By using Tikanga, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.