Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the VCCI Akola website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Definitions

• "VCCI" refers to Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Akola
• "Services" refers to all services provided through our website and platform
• "Member" refers to registered businesses and individuals
• "Content" refers to all information, data, text, images, and materials

3. Membership and Registration

3.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to register
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You must be authorized to represent the business you register

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You are liable for all activities under your account

4. Use of Services

4.1 Permitted Use

• Business networking and promotion
• Accessing member benefits and services
• Participating in VCCI events and programs

4.2 Prohibited Use

• Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfering with the operation of our services
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access
• Using our services for spam or unsolicited communications

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit
• You grant us license to use, display, and distribute your content
• You warrant that your content doesn't infringe third-party rights

5.2 Our Content

• VCCI owns all rights to our website and platform
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• All trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners

6. Business Listings

6.1 Listing Requirements

• Information must be accurate and up-to-date
• Business must be legitimate and operational
• Contact information must be valid

6.2 Listing Moderation

• VCCI reserves the right to review and approve listings
• We may remove listings that violate our guidelines
• We may edit listings for clarity and consistency

7. Payment and Fees

• Membership fees are as published on our website
• Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to change fees with notice
• Late payments may result in service suspension

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

• Services are provided "as is" without warranties
• We don't guarantee uninterrupted service availability
• We may modify or discontinue services at any time

9.2 Limitation of Liability

• VCCI is not liable for indirect or consequential damages
• Our liability is limited to the fees paid for services
• We are not responsible for third-party content or actions

10. Termination

10.1 By You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Termination doesn't entitle you to refunds

10.2 By VCCI

• We may terminate accounts for violations of these terms
• We may suspend services for non-payment
• We will provide reasonable notice when possible

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India and the state of Maharashtra. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Akola, Maharashtra.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting updated terms on our website
• Sending email notifications
• Updating the "Last updated" date

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.