Effective Date: 15th March 2025These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User” or “you”) and Goa Prism Digital Media, a media publishing company and the parent entity of Explore Goa (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your use of this website (“Website” or “Service”). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease using this Website.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website. By using this Website, you warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
2. Use of Cookies
This Website employs cookies to enhance user experience. By accessing or using this Website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, Goa Prism Digital Media and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights associated with this Website, including but not limited to text, images, design elements, trademarks, logos, and software. You may use the Website only for personal, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with the restrictions outlined below:
Prohibited Actions:
You must not: a) Republish material from this Website, including on another website. b) Sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit any content from this Website. c) Display, reproduce, duplicate, or distribute Website content for any commercial purpose. d) Modify, edit, or create derivative works from the Website’s content. e) Redistribute any material unless explicitly authorized for such redistribution.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this Website in any manner that:
Causes or may cause damage to the Website or its accessibility.
Is unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or related to any illegal activity.
Transmits or distributes malware, spyware, viruses, Trojans, worms, keystroke loggers, or any other malicious software.
Involves unauthorized data collection, scraping, or mining without our express written consent.
Sends unsolicited commercial messages or engages in any unauthorized marketing activities.
5. Restricted Access
We reserve the right to restrict access to certain areas of this Website at our sole discretion. If we provide you with a user ID and password, you must maintain their confidentiality. We may disable your account without prior notice if we deem it necessary.
6. User-Generated Content
“User Content” refers to any material, including but not limited to text, images, videos, or multimedia submissions that you contribute to this Website.By submitting User Content, you grant Goa Prism Digital Media a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, distribute, translate, and adapt your content in any media. You also grant us the right to sub-license these rights.
User Content Restrictions:
Your content must not:
Be illegal, defamatory, or violate third-party rights.
Be subject to prior legal proceedings or complaints.
Contain offensive, misleading, or malicious material. We reserve the right to edit or remove any User Content at our discretion.
7. Disclaimers & No Warranties
This Website and its content are provided “as is” without any express or implied warranties. Goa Prism Digital Media makes no guarantees regarding:
The constant availability of the Website.
The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content.
This Website does not provide professional legal, financial, medical, or business advice. You should consult qualified professionals for any such concerns.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Goa Prism Digital Media shall not be liable for:
Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
Business losses, including revenue, profit, contract, goodwill, or data losses.
Any harm caused by reliance on information contained within this Website.
These limitations apply even if we have been advised of potential damages.
9. Exceptions & Legal Compliance
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:
Death or personal injury caused by our negligence.
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Any matter that cannot be legally excluded under applicable law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Goa Prism Digital Media, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and subcontractors harmless against any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of this Website.
11. Breach of Terms
If you breach these Terms, we may take appropriate action, including but not limited to:
Suspending or terminating your access.
Blocking your IP address.
Pursuing legal remedies.
12. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed.
13. Assignment
We may transfer, assign, or subcontract our rights and obligations under these Terms without notice. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our express consent.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced documents, constitute the entire agreement between you and Goa Prism Digital Media concerning your use of this Website.
16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Goa, India.
17. Company Information
Goa Prism Digital Media2nd Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji – Goa. 403001Tel: +91 89990 85172By continuing to use this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms.
