======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. Upon termination: * Your license to use the Service ends immediately * You must cease all use of the software * Your data will be deleted according to our retention policy * No refunds will be provided for unused credits or services ==== 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 ==== 15. SERVICE AVAILABILITY ==== === 15.1 Service Levels === While Company strives to maintain high availability, the Service is provided "as is" without guarantees of uninterrupted access. === 15.2 Maintenance === Company may perform scheduled maintenance with reasonable advance notice when possible. ==== 16. SUPPORT ==== Technical support is available through: * Documentation: https://help.geminars.com * Support portal: https://support.sabufrancis.com * Email: admin@geminars.com ==== 17. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS ==== === 17.1 Service Disclaimer === THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. === 17.2 No Guarantee === Company does not warrant that the Service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements. ==== 18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ==== TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. ==== 19. INDEMNIFICATION ==== You agree to indemnify and hold Company harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms. ==== 20. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS ==== Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via an announcement on @geminars Twitter/X account. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms. ==== 21. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION ==== === 21.1 Governing Law === These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. === 21.2 Dispute Resolution === Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration language shall be English. === 21.3 Jurisdiction === For matters not subject to arbitration, the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction. ==== 22. GENERAL PROVISIONS ==== === 22.1 Entire Agreement === These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Company regarding the Service. === 22.2 Severability === If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect. === 22.3 Assignment === Company may assign these Terms without notice. You may not assign your rights without Company's written consent. === 22.4 Force Majeure === Company is not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control. === 22.5 Custom Installations === Enterprise or custom installations may have separate terms that supersede these Terms. ==== 23. FUTURE OWNERSHIP ==== This intellectual property was developed by the Company under a Build-Operate-Transfer (B.O.T.) framework with the intention of future commercialization by Limen Leap Labs Pvt Ltd. Terms may change upon transfer of ownership. ---- [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]] | [[tos|Terms of Service]] | [[privacy|Privacy Policy]]