Terms and Conditions

Welcome to LocalAssam. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using LocalAssam, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using LocalAssam ("the Website," "the Platform," "our Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

LocalAssam is a free online platform that:

• Showcases local businesses, artisans, and services in Assam
• Publishes articles about Assamese culture, heritage, and traditions
• Connects visitors with authentic Assamese experiences
• Provides information about tourism, crafts, food, and local events
• Accepts submissions for business listings and article contributions

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use LocalAssam. If you are under 18, you should have permission from a parent or guardian before submitting any information.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

When using LocalAssam, you agree to:

• Use the website for lawful purposes only
• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Respect the rights and dignity of others
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and national laws
• Not engage in any activity that could harm or disrupt the website

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape or harvest data from the website without permission
• Use the website for spam or unsolicited marketing
• Post content that incites hatred, violence, or discrimination
• Engage in any illegal activity

5. Business Listings and Submissions

5.1 Submission Process

When submitting a business listing, you:

• Guarantee that you have the authority to represent the business
• Agree that all information provided is accurate and current
• Understand that listings are subject to review and approval
• Grant LocalAssam the right to display your information publicly
• Accept that we may edit content for clarity and consistency

5.2 Listing Guidelines

Business listings must:

• Be for legitimate businesses operating in Assam
• Contain accurate contact information and descriptions
• Use appropriate, high-quality images
• Not contain offensive or inappropriate content
• Comply with all applicable business regulations

5.3 Right to Refuse or Remove

LocalAssam reserves the right to:

• Refuse any submission without providing reasons
• Remove listings that violate these Terms
• Edit or modify submitted content
• Request additional information or verification

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on LocalAssam, including but not limited to:

• Articles, text, and written material
• Website design, layout, and graphics
• LocalAssam logo and branding
• Compilation and arrangement of listings

Is owned by LocalAssam or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 User-Submitted Content

When you submit content to LocalAssam (business information, photos, articles), you:

• Retain ownership of your original content
• Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Guarantee you have the right to submit the content
• Warrant that the content does not infringe any third-party rights
• Agree that we may use your content for promotional purposes

6.3 Third-Party Content

We use images from Unsplash and other free stock photo services. These images are used in accordance with their respective licenses. Business listings may contain content provided by third parties, for which they are solely responsible.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

LocalAssam is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, including business listings
• Availability: We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free service
• Fitness: We make no warranty that the service will meet your requirements
• Third-Party Information: We are not responsible for the accuracy of user-submitted content

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LocalAssam and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service
• Damages arising from third-party content or conduct
• Damages from transactions with businesses listed on our platform
• Any damages exceeding the amount you paid to use our service (which is zero)

9. Third-Party Links and Services

LocalAssam may contain links to third-party websites, businesses, and services. We:

• Do not endorse or control these third-party entities
• Are not responsible for their content, products, or services
• Do not guarantee the accuracy of their information
• Are not liable for any dealings or transactions with them

You access third-party websites and conduct business with third parties at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LocalAssam and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you submit to the platform
• Your business operations or listings

11. Modification of Terms

LocalAssam reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Notice on the website homepage
• Email notification to submitted business contacts (if applicable)

Your continued use of LocalAssam after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Modification of Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Implement new terms or policies
• Remove or restrict access to certain content

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to LocalAssam immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of the platform
• Any reason at our discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

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

14.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to your use of LocalAssam shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Guwahati, Assam, India.

14.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us at info@localassam.com to seek an informal resolution.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LocalAssam regarding the use of our service and supersede any prior agreements.

17. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

19. Special Provisions

19.1 Free Service

LocalAssam is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to implement fees for certain services in the future with appropriate notice.

19.2 No Commercial Transactions

LocalAssam is an information and discovery platform. We do not process payments, handle transactions, or serve as an intermediary for business dealings. All transactions occur directly between users and listed businesses.

19.3 Cultural Sensitivity

LocalAssam celebrates Assamese culture and heritage. We expect all users to respect local customs, traditions, and communities. Content that disrespects or misrepresents Assamese culture may be removed.

Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Effective Date: November 17, 2025