Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 23, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to weshapeyourbusiness.com (a legal blog) (“Website,” “I,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts in Bengaluru, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms, regardless of the user’s location or country of residence. By using our Website, you consent to the jurisdiction of Indian courts and agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to your use of the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts located in Bengaluru, India.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable under applicable law, this will not affect the validity of the other provisions of these Terms. In cases where local laws in your jurisdiction provide for mandatory rights that cannot be overridden by contract, such rights shall prevail to the extent required by such local laws, but no further.

3. Disclaimer

3.1 Legal Information

The content on our Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created through the use of our Website. Always consult with a qualified legal professional for specific legal advice.

3.2 Accuracy

While we strive to keep the information on our Website accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Website.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Content Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and articles, is our intellectual property and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

4.2 Use of Content

You may:

  • Read and share our content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Quote small excerpts with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without prior written permission
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization

5. User Comments

5.1 Comment Policy

When posting comments on our blog:

  • You must provide a valid email address
  • Comments must be relevant to the article topic
  • You retain ownership of your comments but grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish and use your comments

5.2 Prohibited Content

Comments must not contain:

  • Unlawful, harmful, threatening, or discriminatory content
  • Spam or promotional material
  • Personal attacks or offensive language
  • False or misleading information
  • Content that violates any third-party rights

We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these Terms.

6. Third-Party Services and Advertising

6.1 Google Services

Our Website displays advertisements served by Google Ads and uses other Google services. By using our Website, you acknowledge that:

  • Google’s Terms of Service (https://policies.google.com/terms) apply to your interaction with Google services on our Website
  • Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits and other websites
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings
  • Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) governs how Google handles your data
  • We are not responsible for any third-party advertisements or linked content

7. Third-Party Services and Advertising

7.1 Google Ads

Our Website displays advertisements served by Google Ads. By using our Website, you acknowledge that:

  • Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits and other websites
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings
  • We are not responsible for any third-party advertisements or linked content

7.2 Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any linked sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Website
  • Any errors or omissions in the content
  • Any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of our Website

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us via our Contact Us page.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary while preserving the remaining provisions.