TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ABOUT OLOUS

Olous is a digital ecosystem for the construction industry that seamlessly connects you with businesses, jobs, internships, networking opportunities, and specialized courses to advance your skills. It is a digital platform for the Design, Construction & Real Estate industry, created to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and access to industry-specific digital tools.

The Platform provides both free and paid Services, as detailed in Annexure-1 (a document to be made listing free and paid services. Our pricing plan is to be added to this document as Annexure 1) to this Agreement.

By using any paid or unpaid Services, you agree to all terms specified in this Agreement.

2. DEFINITIONS

• 2.1 "Agreement": means these Terms of Service along with all annexures, policies, amendments, and any documents incorporated by reference.
• 2.2 "Affiliate": means an entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a Party.
• 2.3 "Authorized User": means any employee, supplier, consultant, or contractor authorized by you to access the Services.
• 2.4 "Confidential Information": means all non-public information disclosed by either Party relating to business, financials, data, customers, designs, code, strategies, trade secrets, know-how, and similar information.
• 2.5 "Effective Date": means the date on which you first access or use the Services.
• 2.6 "Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)": includes all forms of copyright, trademarks, patents, designs, domain names, trade secrets, know-how, and related rights.
• 2.7 "Services": means all digital services (free and paid) offered on the Olousapp.com platform as defined in Annexure-1.
• 2.8 "Service Plan": means any paid subscription or package purchased by you.

3. USE OF SERVICES

3.1 General

• 3.1.1 Subject to this Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Services.
• 3.1.2 Paid Services remain active only for the duration of the purchased Service Plan.
• 3.1.3 Each Service Plan may contain additional terms that form part of this Agreement.

3.2 Payment, Refund & Cancellation

• 3.2.1 You must pay all fees associated with the Service Plan chosen by you.
• 3.2.2 Payments are charged in advance and cover the entire subscription term.
• 3.2.3 Service will automatically discontinue upon non-payment of renewal fees.
• 3.2.4 All subscription fees are non-refundable, including partial cancellation of annual plans.
• 3.2.5 You are solely responsible for all applicable taxes related to your use of Services.

4. USER OBLIGATIONS

4.1 User Account

• You must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and updated information.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials.
• Any activity under your account is deemed to be performed by you.
• You are solely responsible for the content you post and for verifying its accuracy.

4.2 Conduct Rules

You agree not to:

• Violate any intellectual property rights.
• Reverse-engineer, copy, reproduce, or resell any portion of the Platform.
• Collect information about other Users without their consent.
• Impersonate any person or entity.
• Upload harmful, illegal, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content.
• Disrupt the Platform’s functioning.
• Introduce viruses, worms, trojans, or other malicious code into the Platform.
• Create a competing platform or service that substantially replicates Olousapp.com.
• Use the Platform in a manner prohibited under Indian or international law.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account without notice for any breach of these obligations.

4.3 Prohibited Actions

Users may not:

• Attempt unauthorized access to the Platform.
• Post misleading, false, incomplete, or fraudulent information.
• Send unsolicited messages to other Users.
• Copy or plagiarize Platform content.

5. USE OF INFORMATION

All information collected from you is governed by the Olous Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of this Agreement. By accepting these Terms, you also accept the Privacy Policy.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

• 6.1 All IPR in the Platform, including design, content, code, technology, databases, and branding, belongs exclusively to VADCORE Private Limited.
• 6.2 The User grants Olous a limited, irrevocable license to use their profile information, display name, and posted content solely for marketing and platform promotion.
• 6.3 Any IPR developed by Olous for the User remains the exclusive property of Olous. The User receives only a limited license as per the purchased Service Plan.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

• 7.1 You agree to protect all Confidential Information shared during the course of using the Platform and not to disclose it to any third party except as permitted under this Agreement or required by law.
• 7.2 Any unauthorized disclosure may cause irreparable harm, and Olous may seek injunctive relief in addition to any other legal remedies available.

8. TERMINATION

• 8.1 Free Services may be used indefinitely unless you violate Platform policies.
• 8.2 You may terminate your use by providing a 15-day written notice via email and physical letter.
• 8.3 We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for violations, non-payment, misuse, or as required by law.
• 8.4 We may discontinue any free Service at our sole discretion at any time.

9. WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

• 9.1 Each Party warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement.
• 9.2 All Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
• 9.3 We do not guarantee:
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Services,
  • Accuracy, reliability, or suitability of results generated via the Platform,
  • Security of data transmitted via third-party systems or networks.
• 9.4 You acknowledge that business engagements formed through the Platform are independent. Olous is not responsible for any disputes between Users unless related to Platform misuse.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Olous harmless from all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, and costs arising from:

• Misuse of the Platform,
• Breach of this Agreement,
• Violation of any applicable law,
• Disputes with third parties engaged via the Platform.

This indemnity survives termination of this Agreement.

11. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT & PAYMENT GATEWAY

• 11.1 The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. Olous is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability.
• 11.2 Payment gateway services are provided by third parties.
• 11.3 Olous is not liable for unauthorized access, hacking, or data interception during online payments.
• 11.4 We are not responsible for delays or errors caused by payment gateway failures or interruptions.

12. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• 12.1 Your use of the Services must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• 12.2 This Agreement is governed by the laws of India.
• 12.3 Courts in Pune, Maharashtra, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, subject to the dispute resolution process below.
• 12.4 Disputes shall follow the below process:
  • Verbal communication of the dispute,
  • Written notification of the dispute,
  • Written response within 15 days,
  • Mediation within 45 days of initial written notification (if mutually agreed),
  • Binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, if mediation fails.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

• Entire Agreement: This Agreement, along with the Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and any other referenced policies, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Olous.
• Electronic Signature: Your use of the Platform constitutes your electronic acceptance of this Agreement.
• Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Modifications: We may amend these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under this Agreement without our prior written consent.
• Reporting Violations: Users must report policy breaches or misuse of the Platform to us promptly.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, strikes, power failures, or regulatory actions.
• No Agency: The relationship between you and Olous is independent. Nothing here creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Agreement or the Services, you may contact us at: