Terms Of Use

Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (“TRIS”) is a charitable society incorporated in New Delhi, India, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI). TRIS owns and curates research materials related to art, culture, cinema, music, and education. These materials include digital images, books, catalogues, pop memorabilia, crafts, objects of popular culture, photographs, prints, and economic data on cultural events (collectively referred to as the “Content”). The Content is systematically stored and made accessible to visitors or end users of the Website www.tuliresearchcentre.org (the "Website") (You) for purposes of study, research, and analysis. Users can search for specific Content based on its attributes in accordance with the Website’s functionalities. By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge and hereby agree to be bound by these Website Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy (collectively referred to as the "Terms"). Please read the Terms carefully before accessing the Website and the Content. If you do not agree to abide by the Terms, please do not use the Website or Content.

The Terms apply to your use of the Website as well as to the services availed through this Website, if applicable. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms, please do not access or use the Website.

1. Usage of the Website and proprietary rights

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, TRIS grants You a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited license to access the Website and view the Content available therein. This license is strictly for non-commercial use. You do not acquire any ownership or additional rights to the Content beyond what is expressly permitted. However, you may be allowed to download and print thumbnail versions of certain images from the Website solely for educational and non-commercial purposes.

If You wish to use any Content for purposes beyond those expressly permitted above, you must obtain prior written permission from TRIS by reaching out to contact TRIS via email. TRIS reserves the sole discretion to grant or deny such requests and may impose specific terms and conditions for any permitted use. TRIS’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding.

Prohibited activities

You agree not to use this Website or its content for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes, including but not limited to:

1. Violating laws : Engaging in illegal activities or breaching any applicable laws.
2. Intellectual property violations : Removing copyright notices, modifying, copying, reverse engineering, or transferring any content without prior authorization.
3. Website security & performance risks : Running unauthorized bots, scrapers, or any activities that disrupt Website functionality.
4. Inappropriate content : Uploading, storing, or sharing harmful, offensive, obscene, defamatory, or illegal content, including content harmful to minors.
5. Privacy violations : Collecting user information without consent or misrepresenting identity.
6. National interests : Engaging in activities that pose a risk to public order or the interests of India.

We may update these Terms periodically and impose additional conditions for specific third-party content. TRIS reserves the right to suspend, terminate, or restrict access to the Website at its discretion, without prior notice, if a user violates these terms.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

TRIS respects the intellectual property rights of others, and we request our visitors and users to do the same. The Website and its Content are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, as well as international treaties, including but not limited to the Berne Convention and the TRIPS Agreement.

TRIS and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in the intellectual property of all Content posted on the Website. Accessing the Website or its Content does not grant You any ownership, license, or right to use them for any purpose other than that of the Website, unless explicitly permitted in writing by TRIS.

TRIS and its licensors enforce proprietary rights over all trademarks, brand names, and intellectual property displayed on the Website. The names "TRIS", "Tuli Research Centre for India Studies," and any associated brand names are registered or unregistered trademarks of TRIS and are protected under applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to:

• The Trademarks Act, 1999
• The Copyright Act, 1957
• The Patents Act, 1970 (if applicable)
• The Information Technology Act, 2000

Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of TRIS's trademarks, copyrights, or any other proprietary materials without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. Such infringement may lead to civil and criminal liability, including penalties, damages, and injunctive relief under Indian law.

For licensing or permissions related to TRIS intellectual property, please contact us by email.

3. Links to Third Parties

As a convenience to users, TRIS may provide links to third-party websites. If you choose to access or use any such third-party websites, you acknowledge that you are leaving the TRIS Website and do so entirely at your own risk and responsibility.

TRIS expressly disclaims all warranties, representations, and liability regarding any third-party website, its content, products, or services. TRIS does not endorse, verify, or assume any responsibility for third parties listed on the Website or for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of any content available on third-party websites.

Any interactions, transactions, or disputes arising from your use of third-party websites will be governed by the terms of use of those websites, and not by TRIS’s Terms. TRIS shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm resulting from your access to or reliance on third-party websites.

Governing law & jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from or in connection with this clause shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, India.

4. Countermeasures

TRIS reserves the right to employ any countermeasures including IP monitoring/blocking to avoid leeching, cookies, measures to prevent fingerprinting, application firewalls, regular third-party penetration tests including PCI scans and other similar mechanisms within the Website, and You agree that You and all persons and facilities under Your control will honour such countermeasures.

5. Warranty Disclaimer

The Website and its Content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. TRIS expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, security, and accuracy. No warranties arise from trade usage, course of dealing, or course of performance.

TRIS makes no guarantees that:

1. the Website or its Content will be accurate, complete, up-to-date, or applicable to your circumstances;
2. the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure;
3. results obtained from the Website will be reliable or accurate; or
4. any products, services, or information obtained will meet your expectations.

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice or a formal recommendation. TRIS disclaims all liability for reliance on its Content.

6. Limitation of Liability

TRIS (including its officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates, partners and providers) will not be responsible or liable for (a) any injury, loss, claim, act of god, accident, delay, or any direct, special, exemplary, punitive, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind (including without limitation lost profits or lost savings), whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, that arise out of or is in any way connected with (i) any failure or delay (including without limitation the use of or inability to use any component of the Website or the Content), or (ii) any use of the Website or Content, or (iii) the performance or non- performance by us or any partner or service provider, even if we have been advised of the possibility of damages to such parties or any other party, or (b) any damages to or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property as the result of your access to the Website or your downloading of any content from the Website.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify TRIS , its directors and officers from and against any and all losses, costs, expenses, damages or other liabilities incurred by TRIS and/or its directors and officers, from and against any cost, liability, loss, damage, cause of action, claim, suit, proceeding, demand or action brought by a third party against TRIS and/or its directors and officers, due to or arising out of or in connection with Your use of the Website or Content or Your breach of any provision of the Terms, or any negligent or intentional wrongdoing on Your part.

8. Access to Website and additional services

TRIS determines which parts of the Website are accessible without registration or subscription and may modify such access at its sole discretion. Additional features or services may be offered:

• Free of cost
• Partially free, with some features available without charge and others requiring payment (e.g., a limited-time demo)
• Paid, requiring a subscription fee

Before accessing these additional services, you may be required to register by creating a login name and password and accepting additional terms and conditions, in addition to these Terms and the Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any applicable terms. TRIS reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any free or paid services at its discretion without prior notice.

9. Termination or suspension of access

You acknowledge and agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Website, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity may result in termination of your account and may be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Upon termination or suspension, regardless of the reason:

• Your right to use the Website and its Content will immediately cease.
• We may deactivate or delete your account (including any active subscriptions, if applicable) along with all related information and files.
• We may restrict or deny further access to the Website and related content.

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any claims, damages, or consequences arising from such termination, suspension, or any related actions taken by us.

10. Additional terms and conditions

Entire agreement

These Terms, along with any referenced agreements and policies, constitute the complete agreement between TRIS and you regarding your use of the Website and its Content.

Assignment of rights

• You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms.
• TRIS may assign its rights and obligations without such assignment being considered a modification of the Terms or requiring prior notice to you.
• Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms on any occasion does not waive TRIS’s right to enforce it in the future.

11. Modifications and Continued Use

• Any modifications to these Terms will apply to your continued use of the Website after the updated Terms are posted.
• If you object to these Terms, any modifications, or become dissatisfied with the Website or its Content, your sole remedy is to discontinue use immediately.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of India, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
• Any legal action relating to these Terms or your use of the Website must be filed exclusively in the courts of Mumbai, India.
• In any such legal proceedings, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all legal costs, including both taxable and non-taxable expenses, as well as reasonable attorney fees.

13. Severability

• If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Acknowledgment

• By using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, which have the same legal effect as a signed agreement.

15. Changes to the Website

TRIS reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove any portion of the Terms or any content on the Website in whole or in part, at any time without any prior notice or intimation to You. Changes in the Terms will be effective immediately when such change is posted. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to the Terms are posted will be considered acceptance of those changes.

If You have any questions or concerns regarding the Terms of Use, please contact us by email connect@tuliresearchcentre.org.

Last Updated: 23rd January 2025.