Website Policy
Effective Date: 4th July 2023
Welcome to The Local Brand®! This Website Policy (“Policy”) governs your use of the website www.thelocalbrand.com (referred to as “the website” or “The Local Brand®”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with this Policy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using The Local Brand®, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree with any of the terms stated herein, please refrain from using our website.
2. Intellectual Property
The Local Brand® and its logo are registered trademarks owned by The Local Brand®. All materials, including text, graphics, images, logos, and software, contained on the website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based upon any content on The Local Brand® without obtaining our prior written consent.
3. Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information from users of The Local Brand®. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Policy by reference, to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
4. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Local Brand® may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. You access them at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and policies of any linked websites you visit.
5. User-Generated Content
The Local Brand® may allow users to submit or post content, including comments, reviews, and other contributions. By submitting or posting content on our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. You are solely responsible for the content you submit, and you represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant us these permissions. Please also refer to our ‘Copyright and content policy‘.
6. Grievance Management
At The Local Brand®, we strive to provide a positive user experience. If you have any grievances, complaints, or concerns regarding the website or its content, please contact us at marty@thelocalbrand.com. We will make every effort to address your concerns promptly and resolve any issues in a fair and equitable manner.
7. Payments
Certain services or products offered on The Local Brand® may require payment. By making a payment through our website, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. You authorize us or our third-party payment processors to charge the specified amount to your designated payment method. All payments are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated in our refund policy.
8. Advertising on The Local Brand®
The Local Brand® may offer advertising opportunities to businesses and individuals. All advertisements displayed on our website are subject to our approval and compliance with our advertising guidelines. We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertisement that violates our policies or is deemed inappropriate. The inclusion of advertisements on The Local Brand® does not imply endorsement or recommendation by us.
9. Brand Certification Services
The Local Brand® may offer brand certification services to businesses. These services are designed to assess and certify the quality and authenticity of brands. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our certification services, we do not guarantee the performance, success, or outcomes of any brand certification. The Local Brand® is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your reliance on our brand certification services.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Local Brand® and its affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of The Local Brand® or any content provided on the website. This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold The Local Brand®, its affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or in connection with your use of The Local Brand®, including but not limited to claims related to advertising on the website or brand certification services.
12. Changes to the Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Policy at any time without prior notice. The updated Policy will be effective upon posting on The Local Brand®. It is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of The Local Brand® following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
13. Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Policy shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or The Local Brand®, including grievances, payment-related inquiries, advertising, or brand certification services, please contact us at [email address]. We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner.
By using The Local Brand®, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the provisions stated in this Website Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about any updates or changes.
Thank you for choosing The Local Brand®!
