Privacy Policy

Aamozish’s privacy policy explains how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy when you use our Services. By using our Services, you agree that Aamozish can collect, retain and use such data in accordance with our privacy policy.

PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

Rekhta Foundation is a public charitable trust established with the objective of promotion, development and advancement of Urdu and Hindustani languages through various media. Our contact details are available in the Contact Us section. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of any personally identifiable information that we collect.

INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT

Our web server might automatically recognize your domain name, IP address and other ascertainable electronic information. We also collect any personal information, including any sensitive personal information, as volunteered by you as per the Terms of Service .

USE OF THIS INFORMATION

The information we collect is used to improve the content of our website and your experience. We do not rent, sell, or share your personal information with any unaffiliated third party or organization.

If you supply us with your telephone, postal and/or email address online you may receive periodic updates from us with information on new services or upcoming events.

However, we might have to disclose your personally identifiable information as required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on us.

Copyright

We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement. If you think somebody is violating your copyrights please notify us. To file a copyright infringement notification with us, you will need to send a written communication to us at our address here[1] with all of the following information in it, using this format:

1. Include a statement telling us that you have found Content on Rekhta which you believe infringes your copyright (for example, "I hereby confirm that I believe the Content identified below infringes my copyright").
2. Tell us which country your copyright applies to.
3. Give us the description and title of the Content concerned and the full URL for its access page.
4. Explain to us how the Content infringes your copyright (e.g. the audio is copied; the lyrics are a copy of an original work made by you, etc.)
5. Identify the type (e.g. a film, a piece of music, a book, etc.) and details of (e.g. title, publisher, dates, etc.) the copyright work which you own the rights in, and which you believe has been infringed. If this information is available on the internet, it is helpful to send us a link.
6. Let us have the contact information (including an email address) so that we can get in touch with you (email address is preferred).
7. Let us have the contact information (including an email address) which we can pass on to the submitter of the video concerned, so that they can get in touch with you to resolve your complaint directly (email address is preferred).
8. Include the following statement: "I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted work described above is not authorized by the copyright owner (or by a third party who is legally entitled to do so on behalf of the copyright owner) and is not otherwise permitted by law."
9. I swear that the information contained in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or have an exclusive right in law to bring infringement proceedings with respect to its use.
10. Sign the notice. If you are providing notice by e-mail, a scanned physical signature or a valid electronic signature will be accepted. Make sure you know whether the content that you have seen on Rekhta infringes your copyright. If you are not sure what your rights are, or whether your copyright has been infringed, you should check with a legal adviser first. Be aware that there may be adverse legal consequences if you make a false or bad faith allegation of copyright infringement by using this process. Please also note that the information provided in this legal notice may be forwarded to the person who provided the allegedly infringing content.

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Your Acceptance

i. By using or visiting the Rekhta website or any products, software, data feeds, and services provided to you on, from, or through the Rekhta website (collectively the "Service") you signify your agreement to (1) these terms and conditions (the "Terms of Service") and (2) Rekhta’s Privacy Policy, found at Privacy Policy and incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to any of these terms or the Rekhta Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service. The Service is provided by Rekhta Foundation, a public charitable trust, which, along with its products and services, is referred to as “Rekhta” in these Terms of Service.

ii. Rekhta may, in its sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Service and policies at any time, and you agree to be bound by such modifications or revisions. Nothing in these Terms of Service shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.

2. Service

i. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Service, including users who are also contributors of Content on the Service. “Content” includes the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, audiovisual combinations, interactive features and other materials you may view on, access through, or contribute to the Service. The Service includes all aspects of Rekhta, including but not limited to all products, software and services offered via the Rekhta website.

ii. The Service may contain links to third party websites that are not owned or controlled by Rekhta. Rekhta has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. In addition, Rekhta will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Service, you expressly relieve Rekhta from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.

iii. Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you leave the Service and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you visit.

3. Rekhta Accounts

i. In order to access some features of the Service, you might have to create a Rekhta account. You may never use another's account without permission. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify Rekhta immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

ii. Although Rekhta will not be liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you may be liable for the losses of Rekhta or others due to such unauthorized use.

4. General Use of the Service—Permissions and Restrictions

Rekhta hereby grants you permission to access and use the Service as set forth in these Terms of Service, provided that:

i. You agree not to distribute in any medium any part of the Service or the Content without Rekhta’s prior written authorization.

ii. You agree not to alter or modify any part of the Service.

iii. You agree not to access Content through any technology or means other than the pages of the Service itself, or other explicitly authorized means Rekhta may designate.

iV. You agree not to use the Service for any of the following commercial uses unless you obtain Rekhta’s prior written approval:

• the sale of access to the Service;
• the sale of advertising, sponsorships, or promotions placed on or within the Service or Content; or
• the sale of advertising, sponsorships, or promotions on any page of an ad-enabled blog or website containing Content delivered via the Service, unless other material not obtained from Rekhta appears on the same page and is of sufficient value to be the basis for such sales.

v. You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including without limitation, "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," that accesses the Service in a manner that sends more request messages to the Rekhta’s servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional on-line web browser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Rekhta grants the operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the site for the sole purpose of and solely to the extent necessary for creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials. Rekhta reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including account names, from the Service, nor to use the communication systems provided by the Service (e.g., comments, email) for any commercial solicitation purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users of the Service with respect to their Content.

vi. In your use of the Service, you will comply with all applicable laws.

vii. Rekhta reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

5. Your Use of Content

In addition to the general restrictions above, the following restrictions and conditions apply specifically to your use of Content.

i. The Content on the Service, and the trademarks, service marks and logos ("Marks") on the Service, are owned by or licensed to Rekhta, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under the law.

ii. Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended through the provided functionality of the Service and as permitted under these Terms of Service. You shall not download any Content unless you see a “download” or similar link displayed by Rekhta on the Service for that Content. You shall not copy, reproduce, make available online or electronically transmit, publish, adapt, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any Content for any other purposes without the prior written consent of Rekhta or the respective licensors of the Content. Rekhta and its licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted in and to the Service and the Content.

iii. You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Service or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Service or the Content therein.

iV. You understand that when using the Service, you will be exposed to Content from a variety of sources, and that Rekhta is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to such Content. You further understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to Content that is inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against Rekhta with respect thereto, and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rekhta, its owners, operators, affiliates, licensors, and licensees to the fullest extent allowed by law regarding all matters related to your use of the Service.

6. Your Content and Conduct

i. As a Rekhta user you may submit Content to the Service. You understand that Rekhta does not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any Content you submit.

ii. You shall be solely responsible for your own Content and the consequences of submitting and publishing your Content on the Service. You affirm, represent, and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish Content you submit; and you license to Rekhta all patent, trademarks, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to such Content for publication on the Service pursuant to these Terms of Service.

iii. For clarity, you retain all of your ownership rights in your Content. However, by submitting Content to Rekhta, you hereby grant Rekhta a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, publish, adapt, make available online or electronically transmit, and perform the Content in connection with the Service and Rekhta's (and its successors' and affiliates') business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Service (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels. You understand and agree, that Rekhta may retain, but not display, distribute, or perform, server copies of Content that have been removed or deleted.

iv. You further agree that Content you submit to the Service will not contain third party copyrighted material, or material that is subject to other third party proprietary rights, unless you have permission from the rightful owner of the material or you are otherwise legally entitled to post the material and to grant Rekhta all of the license rights granted herein.

v. You further agree that you will not submit to the Service any Content or other material that is contrary to applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

vi. Rekhta does not endorse any Content submitted to the Service by any user or other licensor, or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and Rekhta expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with Content. Rekhta does not permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on the Service, and Rekhta will remove all Content if properly notified that such Content infringes on another's intellectual property rights. Rekhta reserves the right to remove Content without prior notice.

7. Account Termination Policy

i. Rekhta will terminate a user's access to the Service if, under appropriate circumstances, the user is determined to be a repeat infringer.

ii. Rekhta reserves the right to decide whether Content violates these Terms of Service for reasons other than copyright infringement, such as, but not limited to, pornography, obscenity etc. Rekhta may at any time, without prior notice and in its sole discretion, remove such Content and/or terminate a user's account for submitting such material in violation of these Terms of Service.

8. Warranty Disclaimer

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REKHTA, ITS OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS EXCLUDE ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REKHTA EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, TERMS OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICES, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICES, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES. REKHTA DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES OR ANY HYPERLINKED SERVICES OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND REKHTA WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL REKHTA, ITS OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, LOSSES OR EXPENSES OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICES, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICES, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WE UNDERSTAND THAT, IN SOME JURISDICTIONS, WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMERS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY THAT CANNOT BE LEGALLY EXCLUDED, IF THAT IS TRUE IN YOUR JURISDICTION, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REKHTA LIMITS ITS LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER THOSE WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS TO EITHER SUPPLYING YOU THE SERVICES AGAIN (OR THE COST OF SUPPLYING YOU THE SERVICES AGAIN). YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT REKHTA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONTENT OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.

The Service is controlled and offered by Rekhta from its facilities in India. Rekhta makes no representations that the Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Service from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

10. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Rekhta, its officers, trustees, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Service; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your Content caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the Service.

11. Ability to Accept Terms of Service

You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service. If you are under 18 years of age, then please do not use the Service. There are lots of other great web sites for you. Talk to your parents about what sites are appropriate for you. We provide these Terms of Service with our Service so that you know what terms apply to your use. You acknowledge that we have given you a reasonable opportunity to review these Terms of Service and that you have agreed to them.

12. Assignment

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by Rekhta without restriction.

13. General

You agree that: (i) the Service shall be deemed solely based in India; and (ii) the Service shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal jurisdiction over Rekhta, either specific or general, in jurisdictions other than India. You agree that the laws of India, excluding India’s choice of law rules, will apply to these Terms of Service. In addition, for any dispute arising out of or related to the Service, the parties consent to personal jurisdiction in, and exclusive venue of, the courts in New Delhi, India. These Terms of Service, together with Rekhta’s Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by Rekhta on the Service shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Rekhta concerning the Service. If it turns out that a particular term is not enforceable, this will not affect any other terms. No waiver of any term of this Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Rekhta's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. YOU AND REKHTA AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.