Introduction

Welcome to Goa Roots (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at goaroots.org, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. These terms govern your access to and use of our website, including all calculators, cultural heritage content, and other services offered through goaroots.org.

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, then you may not access the website or use any of our services.

Definitions

• “User,” “You,” and “Your” refers to the individual, company, or organization that has visited or is using the website or services.
• “Goa Roots,” “We,” “Us,” and “Our” refers to goaroots.org and its operators.
• “Calculators” refers to all digital tools, assessment questionnaires, and calculators available on the website.
• “Content” refers to text, images, audio, video, and all other forms of data or communication posted on or available through our website.
• “Cultural Heritage Content” refers to information, stories, and resources related to Goan culture, history, and traditions.

Use of Website and Services

Permitted Use

You may access and use our website for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This includes:

• Using our calculators and digital tools
• Reading and learning from our cultural heritage content
• Sharing our content through social media with proper attribution

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the website
• Use automated means, including spiders, robots, crawlers, or data mining tools to download data from the website
• Bypass measures used to prevent or restrict access to the website
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the website

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the website, is the property of Goa Roots or its suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. The Goan cultural heritage content is particularly protected to preserve its integrity and authenticity.

You may not reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, display, perform, publish, distribute, disseminate, broadcast or circulate any content from our website without prior written consent from Goa Roots.

Calculators and Digital Tools

Disclaimer for Calculators

The calculators and digital tools provided on our website are for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date calculations, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by these tools.

No Medical Advice

Health-related calculators (including but not limited to BMI, cholesterol, diabetes, and wellness assessments) are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Financial Tools Disclaimer

Financial calculators (including loan EMI calculators and investment tools) are provided for estimation purposes only. Results may vary based on various factors beyond our control. We recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment or financial decisions.

User Accounts and User Content

If our website allows users to create accounts or submit content:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information
• You agree that any content submitted by you does not violate the rights of any third party
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Goa Roots shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service or for the cost of procurement of substitute services.

Our maximum liability to you for any damages arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions or your use of the website shall be limited to INR 1,000 or the amount you paid to us in the past six months, whichever is lower.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

The website and services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Goa Roots. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms and Conditions or is harmful to other users of the website, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, specifically the laws applicable in the state of Goa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes to the Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The failure of Goa Roots to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not be deemed as a waiver of such right or provision.

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