Terms of Service

Last updated: December 4, 2024

Welcome to BestPortfolio.in. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our portfolio showcase platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using BestPortfolio.in (the "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as well as our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Platform. By using BestPortfolio.in, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • You are not prohibited from using the Platform under applicable laws
  • All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To submit a portfolio or access certain features, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. BestPortfolio.in cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.

4. Content Submission Guidelines

4.1 Portfolio Submissions

When submitting your portfolio to BestPortfolio.in, you agree that:

  • You own the rights to all content in your portfolio or have obtained necessary permissions
  • Your portfolio does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights
  • The portfolio URL you submit is your own work and actively maintained
  • All information provided (name, LinkedIn profile, company details) is accurate
  • Your portfolio adheres to professional standards and does not contain offensive material

4.2 Review Process

All portfolio submissions are subject to review by our team. We typically review submissions within 24-48 hours. We reserve the right to:

  • Approve or reject any submission at our sole discretion
  • Request modifications before approval
  • Remove approved portfolios that later violate these Terms
  • Feature exceptional portfolios on our homepage or in promotional materials

4.3 Content Standards

All submitted content must:

  • Be relevant to design, UX/UI, or product design
  • Demonstrate professional quality work
  • Not contain malicious code, viruses, or harmful elements
  • Not contain misleading or fraudulent information
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to your portfolio and the work displayed within it. By submitting your portfolio to BestPortfolio.in, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Display your portfolio on our Platform
  • Create thumbnails and previews of your work
  • Share your portfolio on social media for promotional purposes
  • Include your portfolio in newsletters, blog posts, or case studies
  • Use your portfolio as an example of work featured on our Platform

This license continues until you remove your portfolio from the Platform or request its removal.

5.2 Our Platform

BestPortfolio.in and its original content, features, functionality, and design are owned by BestPortfolio.in and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Platform without our express written permission.

5.3 Trademark Policy

BestPortfolio.in, our logos, and any other product or service names or slogans displayed on the Platform are trademarks of BestPortfolio.in and may not be used without permission.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

  • Submitting portfolios that you do not own or have permission to display
  • Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Impersonating another person or entity
  • Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
  • Posting offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or other user accounts
  • Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Platform's operation
  • Collecting user information without consent
  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Using the Platform for commercial spam or unsolicited advertising
  • Uploading viruses, malware, or malicious code
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code from the Platform

7. Content Moderation and Removal

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, and moderate all content submitted to the Platform. We may remove or refuse to display any content that:

  • Violates these Terms of Service
  • Violates intellectual property rights
  • Contains inappropriate or offensive material
  • Does not meet our quality standards
  • Receives complaints from other users or third parties
  • Is deemed harmful to the Platform or its users

We are not responsible for user-generated content and do not endorse any opinions expressed by users. Removal of content does not waive any other remedies we may have under these Terms or applicable law.

8. Account Termination

8.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at info@techarion.com. Upon termination, your portfolio will be removed from the Platform within 48 hours.

8.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Prolonged inactivity
  • Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
  • Unexpected technical issues or security concerns

8.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

The following disclaimers limit our liability. Please read carefully.

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Platform
  • Warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the quality of content submitted by users

We do not warrant that the Platform will meet your requirements or that any defects will be corrected. You use the Platform at your own risk.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in user portfolios. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BESTPORTFOLIO.IN, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Any damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Platform
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on the Platform
  • Any content obtained from the Platform
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR, IF GREATER, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BestPortfolio.in, its parent company, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your use or misuse of the Platform
  • Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights
  • Your content or portfolio submissions
  • Any false or misleading information you provide
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 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. Your use of the Platform may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

12.3 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in India for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify registered users via email or through a notice on the Platform
  • Provide at least 30 days' notice before any material changes take effect

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform and may terminate your account.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your rights and the information you share with us.

14. Contact Information

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

BestPortfolio.in

Email: info@techarion.com

General Inquiries: info@techarion.com

Support: info@techarion.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Additional Information

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and BestPortfolio.in concerning the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Terms of Service. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inspiring platform for designers worldwide.

By using BestPortfolio.in, you're joining a community of creative professionals dedicated to showcasing excellence in design. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the quality and integrity of our platform.