======Terms of Service====== Effective Date: Dec 23, 2025 These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Geminars, including all associated websites, applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using Geminars, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service. ==== 1. About Geminars ==== Geminars is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables authors to present externally hosted video content and enables viewers to interact through discussions and related features. Geminars does not host videos by default, does not claim ownership of user-provided content, and does not act as a broadcaster or publisher of such content. ==== 2. Eligibility ==== You may use the Service only if: * You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under Indian law. * You comply with all applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its latest amendments, rules, annexures, and notifications. * Use of the Service by minors must be under lawful supervision where applicable. ==== 3. Account Registration ==== You are responsible for: * Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. * All activity that occurs under your account. * Ensuring that information you provide is accurate and up to date. Geminars is not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to secure your account. ==== 4. Content Ownership and Responsibility ==== === 4.1 Your Content === You retain ownership of all content you submit, link, or make available through Geminars (“User Content”), including videos hosted elsewhere. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that: * You own the content or have lawful rights to use and share it. * Your content does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other legal rights. * Your content complies with all applicable laws. === 4.2 No Content Hosting Obligation === Geminars does not assume custody, hosting responsibility, or distribution control over externally hosted videos. Authors are solely responsible for: * Where their videos are hosted * How they are distributed * Compliance with third-party hosting terms ==== 5. Prohibited Content and Conduct ==== You agree not to use Geminars to create, share, link, or promote content that: * Violates the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended) * Is unlawful, defamatory, or fraudulent * Contains hate speech, harassment, or threats * Promotes violence, terrorism, or extremism * Contains pornographic, sexually explicit, or obscene material * Exploits or endangers minors * Encourages illegal activities * Distributes malware or attempts unauthorized access Geminars reserves the right to restrict or remove access where violations are reasonably suspected. ==== 6. Complaints and Takedown ==== Geminars provides a mechanism to submit complaints regarding content. Upon receiving a clear, specific, and good-faith complaint, Geminars may: * Temporarily restrict access * Notify the relevant user * Take appropriate action as required by law Geminars does not adjudicate ownership disputes and acts only as an intermediary in accordance with applicable law. ==== 7. Usage Limits, Credits, and Payments ==== Certain features (such as chat messages or author-notification mechanisms) may require credits or payments. All pricing and usage rules are described within the Service. Payments are generally non-refundable unless required by law. Abuse or manipulation of usage mechanisms may result in suspension. ==== 8. Intellectual Property of Geminars ==== The Geminars platform, including its software, design, text, logos, and underlying architecture, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. === Copyright Notice: === © Sabu Francis, Navi Mumbai, India, Son of V. V. Francis. All rights reserved. === Implied agreements === You agree not to: * Copy, modify, or create derivative works * Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software * Scrape, crawl, or bulk extract data * Attach, bundle, or integrate Geminars with other products or services without prior written permission You also agree to our [[privacy|Privacy Policy]]. ==== 9. No Warranty ==== The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” Geminars makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to: * Fitness for a particular purpose * Accuracy or reliability * Availability or uptime * Error-free operation Use of the Service is entirely at your own risk. ==== 10. Limitation of Liability ==== To the maximum extent permitted by law: Geminars shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Geminars shall not be liable for loss of data, revenue, or reputation. Geminars is not responsible for content provided by users or third parties. ==== 11. Suspension and Termination ==== Geminars may suspend or terminate access if: * These Terms are violated * Required by law * Continued use poses risk to the platform or others You may stop using the Service at any time. ==== 12. Modifications to the Service or Terms ==== Geminars may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. ==== 13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction ==== These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India. ==== 14. Contact ==== For legal notices or concerns, contact: Sabu Francis sf@sabufrancis.com Navi Mumbai, India ---- [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]] | [[tos|Terms of Service]] | [[privacy|Privacy Policy]]