This website: theplate.in (“Website”), associated social media handles (“Socials”), and associated mobile applications (if any) (“App” and together with the Website and Socials, the “Platforms”) are owned and operated by the Prana Mangala Media Private Limited, (“PMMPL”). If you continue to browse and use these Platforms, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use (collectively, “Terms”), which together with our Privacy Policy govern PMMPL’s relationship with you in relation to the Platforms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue using our Platforms immediately. PMMPL reserves the right to modify, alter, or update these Terms of use at any time and you agree to be bound by such modifications, alterations, and updates.
The terms ‘Prana Mangala Media Private Limited’, ‘PMMPL’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refer to the owners of the Platforms whose office is No. A-1, East Wood, Wingate Gardens, School Road, R K Nagar, R A Puram, Chennai – 600028. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our Platforms.
Platform Content
All materials, including illustrations, photographs, images, artwork, designs, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio and video clips and software (collectively, “Content”) appearing on the Platforms are owned by or licensed to PMMPL and/or its subsidiaries, affiliates and content providers and are protected by worldwide design, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property laws. The Content of the Platforms, and the Platforms as a whole, are intended solely for personal non-commercial use by the users of the Platforms. No right, title or interest in any materials or software, if applicable, on the Platforms is transferred to you from your use of the Platforms. You may not reproduce, publish, embed, transmit, distribute, display, modify, create derivative works from, sell or participate in any sale of, or commercialise or exploit in any way, in whole or in part, any of the Content, the Platforms, or any related software without the prior written authorization of PMMPL.
Warranty and Liability Disclaimer
The Platforms and the Content herein are provided by PMMPL in good faith for informational purposes alone, and is provided on an “as is”, “as available” basis. PMMPL does not guarantee nor does it warrant the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, performance or fitness for a particular purpose of the Platforms and any Content thereon. Further, PMMPL makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Platforms, the information, the Content, or materials included herein or hereon. To the extent as provided by the applicable law, PMMPL disclaims all responsibility and warranties (whether express, implied, direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise) with respect to the accuracy, usability, fitness-for-purpose or otherwise of the information, Content, or materials, arising from the use of the Platforms, and you are responsible for undertaking your own diligence and research prior to taking any action based on the Content.
Accuracy of Information
The information presented on the Platforms has been compiled by PMMPL from various sources including external sources. No representation is made or warranty given as to the completeness or accuracy of such information. The Platforms may contain typographical errors, incomplete or out of date information. PMMPL reserves the right to make changes to the Content and information on the Platforms, or to the services described therein, or update such information at any time without notice, but PMMPL makes no commitment to correct or update this information.
Indemnification
You hereby indemnify, defend and hold harmless PMMPL and all of PMMPL’s officers, directors, owners, agents, information providers, affiliates, licensors and licensees (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties“) from and against any and all liability and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of any breach by you of these Terms. Users shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any such claim. PMMPL reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.
Termination
PMMPL may immediately, without notice, deny you access to the Platforms if, in PMMPL’s opinion, you fail to comply with any or all of the Terms set forth herein.
Intellectual Property
The intellectual property rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”) in all software underlying the Platforms and material published on the Platforms, including (but not limited to) written content, photographs, graphics, images, illustrations, marks, logos, audio or video clippings and flash animation, is owned by PMMPL, unless otherwise stated. Users may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce, create derivative works of, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or in any way exploit any of the materials or Content on the Platforms either in whole or in part without express written license from PMMPL.
Users may request permission to use any PMMPL content by writing in to [email protected]
PMMPL respects the intellectual property rights of others. Any claims, controversy or issues against the names, logos, marks, labels, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual and proprietary rights used on the Platforms must be directly addressed to the respective parties under notice to the PMMPL. You are requested to send us a written notice/intimation if you notice any act of infringement on the Platforms, which must include the following information:
Applicable Law
This Website, including the Content and information contained herein, shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of India and the courts of Chennai shall retain exclusive jurisdiction to entertain any proceedings in relation to any disputes arising out of the same.
Information Gathered and Tracked
Information submitted through all feedback forms on the Platforms is stored in a database. Specifically, we may store the name, e-mail address, and demographic information of the visitors to our Platforms who wish to receive certain free services from PMMPL, including but not limited to newsletters. We also use such information to send out occasional promotional materials, including alerts on new publications made available. We have clearly marked which information is optional and which is mandatory. We guarantee that personal information about users will not be provided to any third party without the visitor’s consent. We guarantee that personal information about users will be used strictly in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
In case you have any complaints or grievance pertaining to the Platforms, please share the same with us by writing to the email address provided hereinbelow.
In your complaint or grievance, please include the following information:
On receiving such complaint, grievance or notice, PMMPL reserves the right to investigate and/or take such action as it may deem appropriate. PMMPL may reach out to you to seek further clarification or assistance with the investigation, or verify the statements made in your complaint, grievance or notice, and you acknowledge that your timely assistance with the investigation would facilitate the redressal of the same.
The name and title of the Grievance Redressal Officer is as follows:
The Grievance Redressal Officer identified above is pursuant to the provisions of applicable laws including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder.
PMMPL reserves the right to replace the Grievance Redressal Officer at its discretion through publication of the name and title of such replacement on the Platforms, which replacement shall come into effect immediately upon publication.
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