Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of EcoSutra's website, services, content, and community initiatives (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service you agree to these Terms.

1. About EcoSutra

EcoSutra is a platform promoting eco-initiatives, sustainable living, and zero-waste practices. Our content and services include informational articles, guides, community events, product suggestions, and tools to help individuals adopt low-waste lifestyles.

2. Acceptance of Terms

  1. By accessing or using the Service you confirm you are at least 16 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) and competent to enter into these Terms.
  2. If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Use of the Service

  1. Permitted use: You may access, browse, and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes and to participate in EcoSutra community features where available.
  2. Prohibited conduct: You must not (a) post illegal, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene or violent content; (b) attempt to damage, interfere with, or disrupt the Service; (c) impersonate another person or entity; or (d) use the Service to run scams or misleading promotions.
  3. Account responsibility: If the Service requires an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. User Content

  1. Ownership: You retain ownership of content you post (e.g., comments, photos, ideas). By submitting content you grant EcoSutra a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute and display that content in connection with the Service.
  2. Moderation: EcoSutra may review, remove, or refuse any user content that violates these Terms or that we reasonably consider inappropriate, without prior notice.
  3. Permissions: You must have the rights to any content you submit and you must not violate any third-party rights (including privacy and intellectual property rights).

5. Intellectual Property

  1. All EcoSutra text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials provided by EcoSutra are owned or licensed by EcoSutra and are protected by copyright, trademark and other laws.
  2. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from EcoSutra material without prior written consent.

6. Third-Party Links and Recommendations

  1. The Service may contain links, recommendations or references to third-party products, services, or websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement by EcoSutra.
  2. EcoSutra is not responsible for third-party content, accuracy, availability or any transactions you may enter into with third parties.

7. Disclaimers

  1. No professional advice: Content on the Service is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). You should seek qualified professionals before making decisions based on our content.
  2. No warranties: The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." EcoSutra makes no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or availability of the Service.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EcoSutra and its officers, directors, employees, agents and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our aggregate liability for direct damages is limited to a reasonable amount not to exceed the amount you paid, if any, to EcoSutra in the 12 months prior to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless EcoSutra and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

  1. EcoSutra may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time and for any reason, including for violation of these Terms.
  2. Upon termination, the rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, but sections that by their nature should survive (e.g., Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification) will continue to apply.

11. Changes to Terms

EcoSutra may update these Terms occasionally. When we make material changes we will post a notice on the Service or provide direct notice where reasonably possible. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India without regard to conflict of law rules. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Service will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.

13. Miscellaneous

  1. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  2. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and EcoSutra regarding the Service and supersede prior agreements.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need assistance, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]