Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms 

By accessing and using the Vannam website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. 

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2. Purpose of the Site

The Vannam Site aims to: 

• Display our latest achievements.

• Publish submissions from our members and volunteers.

• Publicise our initiatives and events.

• Provide resources for the queer community.

• Serve as a platform for individuals to reach out to us. 

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3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. 

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4. User Conduct 

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site. 

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5. Submissions 

By submitting any content to the Site, including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, video, or audio material, you grant Vannam a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content in any media.

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You are solely responsible for your submissions, and you agree not to submit any content that:

• Infringes on any third-party intellectual property rights.

• Is defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, or otherwise illegal.

• Contains any form of advertising or solicitation. 

 

6. Privacy Policy 

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found [here]. Please review it to understand our practices.

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7. Intellectual Property

All content and materials on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Vannam or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorised use of the content may violate these laws. 

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8. Disclaimers 

The Site is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. Vannam makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the use or the results of this Site in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. Vannam shall have no liability for any interruptions in the use of the Site. 

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9. Limitation of Liability 

In no event shall Vannam, its employees, or agents, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, use, data, or other intangibles, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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10. Indemnification

Vannam reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date at the top of the Terms will be updated. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

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12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms and/or the use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chennai, India.

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13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at vannam.iitm@gmail.com.

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