- 1. Introduction
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Use of the Service
- 4. Content
- 5. Content Responsibility
- 6. Payment and Subscriptions
- 7. Intellectual Property
- 8. Third-Party Links and Services
- 9. Privacy and Data Protection
- 10. Your Privacy Rights
- 11. Children’s Privacy
- 12. Cookies and Similar Technologies
- 13. Social Logins
- 14. Affiliate Marketing Program
- 15. Handling Account Deletion Requests
- 16. Similarity of Content
- 17. Disclaimers
- 18. Refund Policy
- 19. Feedback and Suggestions
- 20. No Resale Rights
- 21. Advertising
- 22. Export Control
- 23. Accessibility
- 24. Miscellaneous
- 25. Compliance with Specific Laws
- 26. Technical and Practical Enhancements
Terms of Service
Effective Date: 1st March, 2024
Welcome to NextSprints (“NextSprints”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website www.nextsprints.com and any other websites, applications, or services provided by NextSprints (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Service.
1. Introduction
At NextSprints, we strive to provide a seamless and secure experience for our users. These Terms outline the rules and guidelines for using our Service. By using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please review them carefully.
2. Definitions
- "Personal Information" refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including but not limited to names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mobile numbers.
- "User Content" means any content that you submit, post, or share on or through the Services, including but not limited to questions, answers, comments, blog posts, videos, audios, and texts.
- "Guest Content" refers to content provided by guest product leaders, including guest blogs and lectures.
- "Account" refers to the user account created by you to access certain features of the Services.
- "Services" include all functionalities, features, and offerings provided by NextSprints through the website.
- "Affiliate" refers to an individual or entity participating in NextSprints’ Affiliate Marketing Program to promote our services/plans in exchange for compensation.
3. Use of the Service
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By accessing or using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
3.2 Account Registration
To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate.
3.3 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3.4 Mobile Number Usage
If you provide us with your mobile number, we may use it for the following purposes:
- Transactional Communications: Sending SMS or making phone calls related to your transactions, such as order confirmations, shipping updates, and account notifications.
- Marketing Communications: With your explicit consent, sending promotional SMS or making marketing calls about our products, services, special offers, and events.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
4. Content
4.1 User-Generated Content
You may have the opportunity to submit, post, or share Content (including but not limited to questions, answers, comments, blog posts, videos, audios, and texts) (“Your Content”). You retain ownership of Your Content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform Your Content in connection with providing and promoting the Service. This license terminates when you delete Your Content or your account, except to the extent that we have a legal obligation to retain such Content.
4.2 Guest Content
Any Content provided by guest product leaders, including guest blogs and lectures (“Guest Content”), is also governed by these Terms. By providing Guest Content, guests grant NextSprints a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the Guest Content in connection with providing and promoting the Service. All Guest Content becomes the property of NextSprints upon publication.
4.3 Prohibited Content
You agree not to submit or distribute any Content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
- Infringes upon any intellectual property or proprietary rights.
- Contains viruses or other harmful components.
- Violates the privacy or publicity rights of any person.
- Encourages or depicts criminal activities or acts of violence.
- Is misleading, fraudulent, or otherwise unlawful.
5. Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for Your Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. By submitting Your Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You have all necessary rights to submit and authorize us to use Your Content.
- Your Content does not infringe upon any third-party rights.
- Your Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
6. Payment and Subscriptions
6.1 Fees
Access to certain features of the Service may require payment of fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated or required by applicable law. We generally do not provide refunds for subscriptions, as access to paid content (including video, audio, and text) is granted upon purchase.
6.2 Payment Methods
We accept payments via PayPal, Razorpay, Stripe, and other globally recognized payment gateways. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method and that all information provided is accurate.
6.3 Subscription Management
You may manage your subscription and payment preferences through your account settings. Subscriptions may auto-renew unless canceled prior to the renewal date. We reserve the right to change our pricing and billing practices, provided we give reasonable notice of such changes.
6.4 Refund Policy
Refunds are generally not provided for subscriptions, as access to digital content (including video, audio, and text) is granted immediately upon purchase. However, refunds may be provided in cases where required by applicable law. To request a refund under such circumstances, contact us at [email protected] within three days of your purchase. Certain fees and services may be non-refundable; these will be clearly indicated at the time of purchase.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Ownership
All content, features, and functionality on the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, videos, audios, and software, are the exclusive property of NextSprints or its licensors and are protected by international intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any materials on the Service may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
7.2 Infringement Reporting
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on NextSprints, please contact us with a detailed notice in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
7.3 Trademarks
All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Service are the property of NextSprints or their respective owners. You are not permitted to use these trademarks without our explicit written consent.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by NextSprints. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. To the extent such links are provided by us, they are provided only as a convenience, and a link to a third-party website does not imply our endorsement, adoption, or sponsorship of, or affiliation with, such third-party website.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
10. Your Privacy Rights
In Short: Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
10.1 Under Indian Law
As an Indian resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
10.2 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
10.3 Do-Not-Track Features
Our website does not currently respond to browser Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals. If a standard for online tracking is adopted in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
10.4 Opting Out of Marketing Communications
Transactional Communications:
- You agree to receive transactional communications (e.g., order confirmations, shipping updates) via SMS or phone calls. These are essential for the fulfillment of your transactions and cannot be opted out of.
Marketing Communications:
- You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. To do so, please contact us at [email protected] with your request. Upon receiving your request, we will promptly cease sending promotional SMS or making marketing calls to your mobile number.
11. Children’s Privacy
In Short: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18. By using our Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Services.
12. Cookies and Similar Technologies
In Short: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, refer to our Cookie Notice.
13. Social Logins
In Short: If you choose to register or log in using a social media account, we may have access to certain information about you.
When you use social media login features (e.g., LinkedIn), we may receive certain profile information from your social media provider, such as your name, email address, and profile picture. We use this information solely to facilitate account creation and enhance your experience with our Services. We do not store or share your social media passwords.
14. Affiliate Marketing Program
14.1 Participation
NextSprints may offer an Affiliate Marketing Program (“Affiliate Program”) where individuals or entities (“Affiliates”) can earn commissions by promoting our services or plans. By participating in the Affiliate Program, Affiliates agree to comply with all program terms and conditions as outlined by NextSprints.
14.2 Affiliate Obligations
Affiliates must:
- Disclosures: Clearly disclose their affiliate relationship with NextSprints in all promotional materials, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Compliance: Adhere to all applicable advertising and marketing laws, including but not limited to the guidelines set forth by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
- Prohibited Practices: Not engage in misleading, deceptive, or unethical promotional practices.
14.3 Compensation
Affiliates will receive compensation as outlined in the Affiliate Program agreement. Payments will be made through designated payment methods and are subject to verification and compliance with all program terms.
14.4 Termination
NextSprints reserves the right to terminate any Affiliate’s participation in the Affiliate Program at its discretion, including for violation of these Terms or any fraudulent or unethical behavior.
15. Handling Account Deletion Requests
In Short: If you request account deletion, your account will be deleted, but certain User Content may remain on the platform.
When you request to delete your account by contacting us at [email protected], we will:
- Delete your account and remove your personal information from our active databases.
- However, any User Content you have submitted, such as comments or blog posts, will remain on the platform. Your identity/account will be deleted, but the content will continue to be accessible to other users.
- Retain certain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
16. Similarity of Content
In Short: Any similarity between the Content on NextSprints and content available on the internet or other websites is purely coincidental.
We do not guarantee that the Content on NextSprints is original. Any similarity between the Content on NextSprints and content available on the internet or other websites is purely coincidental. Users are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. By submitting Content, users affirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to do so.
17. Disclaimers
- Service “As Is”: The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- No Guarantee of Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content provided through the Service.
- No Warranty of Originality: We do not guarantee that the Content on NextSprints is original. Any similarity between the Content on NextSprints and content available on the internet or other websites is purely coincidental.
18. Refund Policy
- Eligibility for Refunds: Refunds are generally not provided for subscriptions, as access to digital content (including video, audio, and text) is granted immediately upon purchase. However, refunds may be provided in cases where required by applicable law.
- Refund Process: To request a refund under such circumstances, contact us at [email protected] within three days of your purchase. We will review your request and respond within 60 business days.
- Non-Refundable Fees: Certain fees and services may be non-refundable as indicated at the time of purchase.
19. Feedback and Suggestions
Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide regarding the Service is entirely voluntary and we will be free to use such feedback, comments, or suggestions as we see fit without any obligation to you.
20. No Resale Rights
You are prohibited from reselling, sublicensing, or distributing the Service or any content obtained from the Service without our express written permission.
21. Advertising
21.1 Ad Practices
We may display advertisements from third-party partners. These ads may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve personalized ads based on your interests.
21.2 User Data for Ads
We do not sell your personal information to advertisers. Advertising partners may use your anonymized data for ad targeting.
21.3 Mobile Advertising and Communications
With your explicit consent, we may use your mobile number to send targeted advertisements and promotional communications via SMS or phone calls. You can opt out of these communications at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
22. Export Control
You agree to comply with all applicable export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the laws of India, the United States, and other relevant jurisdictions, which prohibit or restrict the export of certain goods, services, and information.
23. Accessibility
We strive to make the Service accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address them promptly.
24. Miscellaneous
24.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and NextSprints regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
24.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
24.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of NextSprints.
24.4 Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Temporalview Technologies Private Limited
www.nextsprints.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: B2/114, U/G Floor,
Safdarjung Road,
New Delhi, 110029
India
25. Compliance with Specific Laws
25.1 Indian Data Protection Laws
We comply with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and any other relevant regulations. This includes implementing reasonable security practices and procedures to protect your personal information.
25.2 International Data Privacy Frameworks
While our primary compliance is with Indian laws, we also adhere to international data privacy frameworks where applicable to ensure the protection of your personal information.
26. Technical and Practical Enhancements
- Accessibility of Terms: Ensure the Terms of Service are easily accessible from every page, typically via a footer link.
- Language: Use clear, plain language to make the Terms understandable to all users. Avoid excessive legal jargon.
- Mobile-Friendly Format: Ensure the Terms of Service are readable on all devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
- Search Functionality: Consider enabling search within the Terms of Service to help users find specific sections quickly.