Terms of Service

The Website is a personal portfolio and blog operated by Udit Goenka. The services provided include:

• Portfolio and professional information
• Blog articles and written content
• Newsletter subscription via Substack
• Contact information and inquiry forms

All services are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice or liability.

By using this Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation or infrastructure
• Not reproduce content without prior written permission
• Not deploy automated bots or scrapers (except legitimate search engine crawlers)
• Not upload or transmit malware, viruses, or any harmful code
• Comply with all applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000

All content on this Website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and code — is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 and applicable intellectual property laws.

You MAY:

• View content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to content with proper attribution

You MAY NOT:

• Reproduce, modify, or distribute content without written permission
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices
• Frame or mirror the Website on any other site

All blog articles and written content represent personal opinions and are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Content on this Website is:

• NOT legal advice
• NOT financial advice
• NOT professional consulting of any kind
• NOT an endorsement of any product, service, or entity

You should seek independent professional advice before making any decisions based on content found on this Website. We disclaim all liability for actions taken in reliance on content published here.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse and have no control over any third-party website or its content.

We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy practices, or policies of linked websites
• The accuracy or reliability of information on third-party sites
• Any damages or losses arising from your use of linked websites

Accessing third-party links is entirely at your own risk.

The newsletter subscription feature is managed by Substack Inc., an independent third-party service provider.

• By subscribing, you agree to Substack's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• Your email address is collected and stored by Substack, not by us directly
• You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in any email
• We are not responsible for Substack's data handling practices

The Website is provided on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis to the maximum extent permitted under Indian law.

We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access to the Website
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
• That defects will be corrected

This disclaimer does not affect any statutory rights you may have under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall be zero (INR 0), as this Website is provided entirely free of charge with no paid services.

We shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from reliance on Website content

These exclusions apply per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (S.23), except in cases of death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, gross negligence, or where mandatory liability applies under applicable law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Udit Goenka and any associates from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

In the event of any dispute, the parties agree to the following resolution process:

• 30-day good-faith negotiation period
• Mediation under the Mediation Act, 2023
• Litigation before courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra as a final resort

Applicable regulatory forums include:

• Data Protection Board of India (under the DPDP Act)
• Consumer Commissions (Maharashtra)
• Bombay High Court

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Website ceases immediately
• Sections relating to Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall survive termination

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Udit Goenka regarding your use of the Website.

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://udit.co